Faces and Florals

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I have truly been in a creative funk for the last 8 months. I have sewn, crochet, knit…anything that I can follow a pattern or know what the outcome will be, but nothing that forces me to use my own imagination. With everything that has been going on in my personal life, I didn’t have the brain power to even think about anything creative nor the energy to do it even if I did.

So, to ease back into art journaling, collaging, etc. …all the fun stuff for me…I found an artist, Amanda Trought of realityarts.co.uk. who spoke to me when I did a free art class called “Making Zen”. She offers free background papers that she uses as a jumping point to create. Her style is different than mine, but it felt very natural, so I am trying it.

Basically, you take a background paper (she is doing florals now) and find a face or picture in it. Keep what you want or paint over most of it to get some interesting layers. It really is fun and quite addictive. I was immersed in the process so I know I must have gotten my creative brain cells active again.

Here are my first two. She puts out papers at least once a month.

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Thanks for looking!

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That’s a cool idea. I know how hard it is to get started when your brain is not “arting”. Staring at a blank page, or a pile of supplies just doesn’t get it moving.
You pages are very vibrant, I’m glad you’re getting back into the creative part of crafting :slight_smile:

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“Immersed in the process” is always a win. And the pieces turned out lovely.

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These are both so gorgeous! I love the colors, composition, and feel. I’m so glad you found something that’s feeding your creativity and bringing you joy!

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These are both lovely! There’s something very free about the first one and I love the sentiment for the 2nd.

I also have been neglecting my imagination in favor of following a pattern lately. I should follow your lead!

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There is a time and place for all sorts of ways to be creative. For me, knitting, sewing or crocheting with a pattern gives me freedom to focus on the harder parts of life while still doing something fun and joyful. I can tell what I need by the craft/art I pick.

I just didn’t want to get too stuck in that stage, so baby stepping out of it. Thanks…hopefully, I can get back to my own place.

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These are lovely! And it’s easy to tell that you really enjoyed the free-flow creativity of the process.

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Thank you. It always feel safe to post in this forum.

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:balloon: :balloon: :balloon: congrats! Your project is featured this week! :balloon: :balloon: :balloon:

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I’m loving these!

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One more…moving on to something else now.

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These are truly beautiful!! I love that you found inspiration.

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I love this one! The look of purposeful bliss on her beautiful face is wonderfully captured.

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Your paintings are amazing!
I love them.

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Your paintings are gorgeous, I love them! I’m so happy to see you getting back in touch with your artistic side, and I hope it’s bringing you a lot of joy :sparkling_heart:

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These are just beautiful, I’m glad you shared them with us

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