Journal peeks.

So, here is that big white-paged sketchbook that i find kind of hard to approach, but in the last month or so, I've done a few more pages, just experimenting:detail is probably my new best friend, as well as woodgrain contact paper (which i FINALLY found)(i always like how the setups look, so i thought i'd share a non-cropped image haha)yeah, someone is a little doily crazy- you have no idea, haha. and inks and watercolours are so wonderful.before you say anything- i know these have quite a sad message- but that's where i am right now. one of the downsides (there are a lot!) to having a chronic illness, is sometimes you can't help but be a bit depressing. sorry! sticking true to my feelings is more important to me than keeping a 'brave face' 100% of the time- my journals have always been a place to put these thoughts and feelings(so I can still be kind and patient and compassionate in real life) and i'm not scared to show you- I hope maybe some of you can relate and maybe it helps? I don't know- I just know that sometimes things aren't always happy and you've got to find a way out. I'm still working on it right now. Also, knowing that you ladies and gents out there care to hear what's going on helps- so thanks, your comments and things always bring a smile to my face. Sorry i've been so quiet lately.

I've started a new routine, which will hopefully keep me on track and maybe even get some things done for you guys and make me feel better.
In this new routine- I've got 'doodle time' before I go to bed, which I'm excited about (more later!)
I have been watching A LOT of True Blood (HOLLA!), and oh my goody gosh it is amazing. I have to be careful not to slip into a southern accent by accident. hah! Jessica is possibly my favourite character (controversial, i know!). Oh, and I think I got my mum addicted so I'm watching it for the second time now!
I bought a bunch of art supplies today. hello half off Inks and drawing paper! 
I have a SALE planned for my shop coming very very soon. because everyone loves a sale.
SEE YOU SOON.
(I LOVE YOU!)

Comments

[Shanta Devi]

Hi! :) As a frequent reader of your blog, and fellow artist, I appreciate your honesty and dedication to your craft. I think that it takes a lot of courage and awareness to be honest about yourself, especially to strangers, and in a public forum, so thank you! Your artwork is beautiful, and so are you -- may you always be inspired to keep at it! http://www.thescribbleproject.blogspot.com ) and your new art supplies -- I love buying new supplies. <333

Thanks!

[Shanta Devi]

Oops -- my comment got chopped in half (sorry!). With the link, I was referring to a doodle site called the Scribble Project, which I was reminded of because of your doodle pages mention -- not a personal promo link, I promise. ;) Also, was mentioning that I'm excited about your new supplies...:)

[Desiree Fawn]

Oh gosh, this is all brilliant.
I'm obsessed with doilies -- LOVE it.

[Kara]

Keep journaling and sharing what you want and need to. You know I love you no matter what.

Also, I wish you were my roommate. Oh the fun and beauty we'd have.

[Hannah Clare]

Oh, your pages are exquisite! The detailing is brilliant.

[emily p-s]

You're journal pages are lovely - thank you for sharing, and for your honesty. I love the water colors.
(I'm also obsessed with True Blood right now - so good!)

[amy lapi]

wowwww. i love them all esp the 2 last ones. <3

[barnicles]

inks and drawing paper! amazing!

thanks for sharing, its how i feel at the moment but im not letting myself express it much. your illustrations are so beautiful, i love the dots graduating in colour, i wish i could use paint in the way you do. x

love to meet you one day.

[barnicles]

im struggling feeling like your pages and trying to work.
curling up in a ball in my office doesnt seem acceptable.
sometimes i feel so embarassed

[michael ann]

your water colors are so gorgeous! i just got mine back out and have been having a lot of fun playing with them. your pages are certainly inspiring :]

[Hannah/Barny]

Hey i've made a little sketchbook with all my crochet experiments recently and last night i dug out my watercolours and had the confidence to start painting it :)
thank you for the inspiration

[Holly]

These are amazing. I love it. It would be soo freaking awesome if you did a tutorial on watercolour. I took a course that did a little bit on it, but I would love to see how you do it. :)

[elycia]

wow. the curl up in a ball page is amazing. i love it. the circles, the dots, the colours, the words all scrunched in the middle. it is perfect!