A Year in the Life of an Art Journal prompt for February 28th:
THE PROMPT: I'm Beautiful
THE SONG: Real Love by Regina Spektor
Written Lyrics HERE
PRODUCT/TECHNIQUE: Self-portrait
I haven't touched my art journal in over a week. It was way over due. I had fun with this and was able to really write on this subject (gesso'd over it)...
Somebody asked me why I bother to journal and then cover the words. Well, I can keep my thoughts private that way, but I still get to express my feelings. I still struggle with writing down my thoughts due to a time when my privacy was totally violated and I felt like I had no place safe for my "voice". I don't always cover up my writing - it just depends.
This prompt really helped me to focus on how much I want to feel beautiful - physically, spiritually and emotionally. I don't want to be afraid to be who I am. I want to love people without wondering if they will love back. I want to laugh and feel free without worrying how I am perceived... I want to be BEAUTIFUL AGAIN.
This is beautiful! I love journaling and covering that up. Feels freeing and safe all at the same time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful book! Journeling can be so therapudic - something that I need to get back to.
ReplyDeleteyay. love this. miss you so much. I have to do my blog!! Ikeep forgetting. We are both becoming the best us we could be. I know it. I feel it. Erin
ReplyDeleteYou made a very strong page Sherry! I too hide a lot of my journaling, but the fact that you know it is there (and only 'visible' for you) is a great feeling, and makes the page more precious isn't it?! It makes your page even more gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love it Sherry!
ReplyDeleteI love what you shared about your feelings too.
Beautiful!!
What a fabulous page!!
ReplyDeleteYou ARE beautiful!! And I can so relate about having a safe place to leave feelings, and heart messages. God knows they are there and that is all that matters.
ReplyDeleteAloha!!!!!
I put you on my Blog today!! Love your work:)
ReplyDeleteI love your journal page and the fact that you gesso'd over your words. This is so much better than holding those words back. What a great idea! This could be just what I need for my own art journal. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLisa xx