journals
October 12, 2006
A while back I mentioned that I keep image journals… “mini side paintings” I think I called them. I have put together a collection of one of the books for you to see. They are nothing special… lots of times just splotches of color on a page. But I like them anyway. They keep me loose. Keep me creating without caring about the outcome. And they let me experiment which helps my work evolve gradually. But really, they are just crappy fun. :)
I plan to add more journals in the future, but check this one out for now.
October 12th, 2006 at 6:53 am
I love it! The images and thoughts are very free. I’m going to have to try the
practice of keeping the journal open on my table when I paint. Great idea, Penelope!
Tam
October 12th, 2006 at 7:11 am
beautiful! what a lovely look in to your creative process. and yum! banana milkshakes
October 12th, 2006 at 7:55 am
Far from “crappy”….I really appreciate that you shared something so personal. I
I like the spontaneous feeling of exploration. I feel inspired to continue to do l
likewise. thank you
Susan
October 12th, 2006 at 8:03 am
I really like the “Let go of the outcome” page.
October 12th, 2006 at 9:06 am
i like the red one with the woman in what looks like a flamenco outfit? cool!
October 12th, 2006 at 9:49 am
I LOVE looking at other people’s “throw-away” work. Like Nancy said, it’s a great look at your creative process. I learn so much about accepting that not everything has to be perfect, or even have a purpose. Art just for the sake of creating.
Thanks for sharing!
October 12th, 2006 at 10:41 am
colors, patterns, words can be so satifying!
great idea, beautiful pagies!
thank you for your inspiration.
October 12th, 2006 at 10:56 am
I love it all.
I also like the paintings below very, very much; Hurricane Walk gets the mom in me right in the gut.
October 12th, 2006 at 12:01 pm
Thanks so much for sharing! Seeing other people’s personal sketchbooks or journals
is always eye-opening and awe-inducing. It shows off talent and creativity. Your
journal is lovely :)
October 12th, 2006 at 1:31 pm
gorgeous, penelope. inspiring. you are amazing. thank you for sharing.
October 12th, 2006 at 8:01 pm
Now this is my kinda crap. Love the idea. A place to not care about the outcome. I definitely want to do it right now but it’s sleepy time for jimmy. Work tomorrow and all that rot.
October 13th, 2006 at 1:54 am
w o w
penelope
that was the most beautiful trip
excursion
discovery
journey
experience
thank you so much for sharing your incredible spills of paint {and heart}.
love and light
Leonie
October 13th, 2006 at 9:37 am
these are so great…you rock.
October 13th, 2006 at 3:06 pm
Oh, I love peaking into artist notebooks and sketchbooks. I especially like your sketch of the swan under the tree, Penelope.
October 13th, 2006 at 4:16 pm
I love getting a peek at these…so wonderful.
October 14th, 2006 at 8:34 pm
Brilliant! Even your loose journals are like beautiful works of art!
Thinking of you and yours! hugs!
October 15th, 2006 at 10:21 pm
Beautiful :)
I especially love - “let go of the outcome” - something I am practicing on this late Sunday night :)
October 18th, 2006 at 1:59 pm
thanks penelope I needed that today…..just the ticket
October 24th, 2006 at 12:10 pm
wonderful idea. looking forward to more…