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Archive for the ‘Visual Journals’ Category

May 10th, 2008

Artsy Bloggers Round-up #11

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Here are some more links to keep you busy this week:
A quick and easy market bag to crochet for ‘WOW MOM’s! from Hankering for Yarn.
Decoupage a Byzantine Cross Pendant from The Artful Crafter.
Gadget Wish List for Quilters from Quilting & Patchwork.
Glorious Gourd Decorating from Junk Creation.
How to make leather-look felt from Layers Upon Layers.
Spring-time felt […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

May 5th, 2008

Digital Photomontage Demonstration

Photomontage is defined by Wikepedia as “the process and result of making a composite photograph by cutting and joining a number of other photographs.” The effect of layering photos and images could also be known as collage or montage. This can also be done on your computer using general software for manipulating photographs.
While browsing […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 11 comments

May 3rd, 2008

Artsy Bloggers Round-up #10

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Here are some more links to keep you busy this week:
A Call for Alzheimer’s Related Art from Stamping Mad.
Cat Toy (and more) from Ketchup Bottle from Junk Creation.
How to make silk paper from Tangled Thread.
Artist Profile: Andie MacCowan from Layers Upon Layers.
Make Yourself a Giant Check from The Artful Crafter.
Mixed Media Earth Friendly Woven Dolls […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

April 26th, 2008

Artsy Bloggers Round-up #9

Photo from pixelperfectdigital.com
Noreen asks Cornstarch clay- can it look like turquoise?
Peggy reviews Creative Scarecrows & shares a simple idea - Tea Tag Bookmark.
Cyndi is eager to show you about Making an assemblage with resin wells.
The Creative Bride shows you how to Make your own wedding earrings.
Mary Emma shares about Quilts in Times of Disasters.
Find […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

April 19th, 2008

Artsy Blogging Round-up #8

Photo from pixelperfectdigital.com
Here are some more artsy links for you to explore:
Hankering for Yarn has a special from Harlequin Romance Cover girl! Here’s my heart……
The Artful Crafter shows you How to Attach Vintage Buttons to a Charm Bracelet.
Stamping Mad proves that Inspiration Comes From the Strangest Things.
Cyndi from Layers Upon Layers admits “I’m […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

April 17th, 2008

Digital Painting Tutorial

Image used with permission by artist; Genece Hamby
Readers who keep a visual journal, or simply aspire to, will enjoy this digital painting tutorial by Genece Hamby. You might like to play around with the pushing colour tutorial to create images for your own visual journals. I hope you enjoy this tutorial and leave a comment […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 12 comments

April 13th, 2008

Artsy Blogging Round-up #7

Photo from pixelperfectdigital.com
Here are more links to help you with your creative pursuits:
From Quilting & Patchwork - An “Elephant” Strategy to Quilting Business Success
From Stamping Mad - Does Your Art Shock You?
From Hankering for Yarn - Eco projects to celebrate Earth Day
From The Artful Crafter - In Search of Craft Balance
Two […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

April 5th, 2008

Artsy Blogging Round-up #6

Photo from pixelperfectdigital.com
Here are some more fantastic links to help you in your creative pursuits:
Tangled Thread shows how to re-work a piece of fabric that she no longer likes - by dyeing it - Creative ways to use up your stash - dyeing fabric.
Patchwork & Quilting shares about a new novel - Jennifer Chiviarini’s […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

March 26th, 2008

Free Visual Journal E-book

I’ve only just seen this! If you sign up for Zura’s Creative Clown weekly newsletter you will receive a free e-book. The e-book is from a course developed by Zura. “Journal Prompt Cards” shows you how to make an artistic set of cards to use as journal writing prompts. Looks like something you can’t miss. […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

March 26th, 2008

14 Reasons to Keep a Visual Journal

When I read an article today called 14 Reasons Why Artists Keep Visual Journals, I knew I simply had to share it with you. For me, the reasons are just as good for anyone, but I’m sure artists will appreciate them, too. My favourite has to be the third last reason:
“Above all this safe haven […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 10 comments

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