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The Gift

July ThemeEphemeraWeek 30 – July 25Art Challenge: Real Life Journal Prompt:  At this Moment It started with a little sketch . . . it always starts with a sketch – haha! And then I pulled out these . . . And I colored and blended and colored and blended.  *tip – use odorless mineral spirits and a blending stump to blend …

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Rise to the Occasion

May ThemeTouchy Feely (Texture)May 16 – Week 20Art Challenge:  Modeling PasteJournal Prompt:  Rising to the Occasion   Modeling Paste can be a tricky medium to use and I am not a big fan . . . typically I use it on canvas when needed and have never tried it in my art journals, so let’s see how this goes!  I …

Great Taste, Low Calorie

Week 45:  Add a Tab This challenge was a no-brainer for me . . . tee-hee!  A quick, simple sketch and colored pencils!  I just know you all are going to be inventive with your “Tabs” too!  Have a great week! For more information on this week’s challenge you can find us here: FacebookFlickrInstagram: #documentedlife #documentedlifeproject Looking for previous challenges? …

Taking the Zeta for a Spin!

Well, it took some research and a lot of help from facebook friends and artists, but I finally got my hands on a Stillman & Birn Zeta Series Sketchbook. It arrived earlier in the week and I had to longingly look at without touching while I dauntingly completed my taxes.  As a reward, I got out my colored pencils and …