What really matters?

In my previous post reviewing July, I said how thrilled I am that I can recognise my own artistic voice in my work. How to find your style is a big question many people have, and I'm finding that mine is evolving through taking many classes and embracing the techniques I love, combining them regularly together on my journal pages. This spread is a perfect example of that. It began with leftover ink from my latest Rumi art card

followed by some white (to set that dylusions ink) and yellow to lighten up the rest of the page

Then I just started adding what I love : swiping on acrylics in colours I adore

Adding some inky drippage and some dark purple for a little contrast

Trying out stencils

I love purple!

I mixed my paint with iridescent medium - I took a photo of the spread at night to share progress in my July review. Night photos never show the correct colour, but they do have the advantage of reflecting the shimmer

Pen work

More layers

I started this page earlier in the week, and wasn't sure what message it would give me. As I was thinking about my usual 'to do' list and focus for the month (in my Inner Work Journal), I instead found myself listing intentions for living...

and then I read this article : Are the things that matter getting your attention?  I had the words and message I needed to complete my spread ♥

 

Creativity matters. You matter. Wishing you a joyful week.