Art Journal

Sketch book versus art journal? I used to call it a sketch book and often felt guilty for not always sketching! Now I call it an art journal and do whatever I fancy. I plan, I revise, have fun, glue, paint, draw, occasionally I even rant! Here is a little selection of my current book. When I get to the end of this one I have an actual moleskin lined up which I am very excited about. A very quick sketch for Bottom, combined with a recently purchased casserole dish label-he has the air of a caped crusader I feel!

A plan for a doll that I am half way through and that is awaiting further inspiration.

Self-explanatory.

The background to this page is a Beth Robinson doll. On top is my first aid revision.

Collage of shreddings.

Trying out my new Inktense pencils.

The progress on Bottom so far. I have no idea what I am doing really-just make it up as I go along! His little legs are from the beach on Sheppey and his body has been wrapped in plaster bandage. I am making him a little lined jacket which is very much trial and error as I have only the vaguest ideas about dress making!

Have a good week!

Shakespeare Dolls

Andy informs me that my Bottom looks like the donkey from Shrek. I quite like the donkey from Shrek so I don't mind. I had a problem with his eyes which are obviously not a sort that can be cooked. Other than that I am quite pleased with him so far. One of the other heads is destined to be Titania-she may be striking rather than pretty! Not sure about the other two yet-I was thinking Ariel and Prospero but I don't really know the Tempest so I will have to do some reading first! My knowledge of Shakespeare's works is as my iron ring from yesterday's post-rusty!

ADO

I have joined a group of doll artists called ADO-Art Dolls Only. I was invited by Janine who makes beautiful dolls-thanks Janine! The group was started by Nicole who makes great dolls, including some splendid monsters. I am excited to be there! I have taken some new photos today of existing dolls and have started a new one for a group challenge.

The Green Lady hiding amongst the hellebores.

Joseph the lopsided waxed clown.
A blue faced doll. I have not decided what I am going to do with this one yet.

Small bones-who is having a love affair with black gesso and a white gel pen.

Bottom.