VISION BOARD and other art

August 10, 2013

 

 

Have you ever heard of a VISION BOARD... sometimes called a Vision Collage, Dream Board, Treasure Map, Vision Map...? It's a wonderful, graphic way to help you define and align with what you really want for yourself in the future... they make your dreams or goals more tangible and solid. They help you realize and commit to your vision. They're also a fun, creative activity. After combing through several  magazines for representations of my personal visions, I came up with the following Vision Board. Can you decipher my dreams and wishes for a better Abby? This will be  an annual thing for me as I change and grow. Maybe you'll try it...

 On to a few blog art challenges...

SUNDAY POSTCARD ART 's current interest is for a "fish out of water." I did two pieces for this...I like the second one better than the first!!  Do you?

 

TAKE A WORD requested "wild animals" as their theme. I was happy to use one of my photos from a recent trip to Kenya.

 

Finally, THE THREE MUSES didn't care what our art was about as long as it included some script, text or type.

 

Wishing you an enjoyable and stress free week ahead. I hope to see you for my next posting...

 

Big hugs and thanks for checking in,

abbyj



BACK IN THE GAME

August 6, 2013

 

Dear Family and Friends,

 

I hope you've been enjoying your days... for us, summer...warm and sunny, green and fragrant. The birds have been very busy at our bird feeder...always a pleasure to watch! 

 

Back in the swing of art challenges from a variety of online blogs...ongoing fun to share art and create new pieces!!

 

SoArtful Challenges asked participants to play with maps... with Africa still very much on my mind and in my heart, I used my photo of an Ethiopian mother... 

Collage Obsession was in the mood for some gardening... perfect time of year to admire the fruits of your labor if you're into that!!! I used some field journal sketches and notes about gardening...

Being a former pilot (of small aircraft) and having a continuing interest in aviation...(my husband is a dedicated recreational pilot...) I'm an admirer of Amelia Earhart. When Sunday Postcard Art requested some art to celebrate women, my thoughts turned to her. What ever happened to Amelia?

 Finally, is there anyone who doesn't love the idea of Paris...if not the actual city? Just the thought conjures up so many wonderful images for me. Again, using some photos I took while there, I offer "Bon Pain" or good bread...for Think Monday-Think ATC's challenge blog.

 

Hope you enjoy the rest of your week and of course, your weekend!! Thank you for stopping by.

 

Hugs 'til the next,

abbyj