I did these pages in an old, hard-backed Discovery and Exploration Atlas History. A friend of mine gave it to me to use for the text pages in my art work. After looking at it for a while, I decided that I would rather use it as a journal. This Love prompt was my first piece in it. Here's what it looks like.
Here's the outside...
The inside cover...
This is what some of the pages look like...
I know...some of you must think it's a pity to paint in a book like this - but I LOVE it. History and geography are some of my favorite subjects and now I get to mix some art into it?? Perfect!
Using that book is a great way to upcycle, I love it!!! We have a whole set of old encyclopedias that I have been trying to figure out what to do with. These will work great as art journals!!!
ReplyDeleteOh and I love how you didn't use any pink or red but its still all about love!!
I love your work and that it comes from the deepest places of your heart and for your love of Jesus. I hope you don't get tired of hearing what an inspiration you are to me and what a blessing. Maybe we will get to actually meet one of these days but, in the meantime, know that you have made a difference in my life <3
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea! And I love the "love work".
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely amazing what you did with it. You're very creative!
ReplyDeleteThis is a FANTASTIC idea for some old books I have laying around. And do you use gesso on the pages first to strengthen them?
ReplyDeleteYes, Traci - I do gesso some of the pages, but these pages were pretty thick already - that's what made me think to do a journa with it. I also glued some pages together (double) with gel medium to reinforce it. =)
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