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re-creation
24 August 2005 |
Two of the quickie collages I made this afternoon, in my neverending quest to let go and get messy. "Don't think!" I kept reminding myself. "Just glue!" |
My friend Christine came over today and, after having a lovely breakfast at one of my favorite neighborhood spots, we made a glorious mess in the afternoon sun. It was so much fun.
I forget how important it is to do that—not just to make art and make a mess, but to do it side by side with another colorful soul. Sometimes, there's chatter between creating ("Can I borrow a stamp pad?" and "Here, have some glitter tape."), but there can also be complete and utter silence. Both are so nice. Both make the experience.
I broke in a new sketchbook, and it was kind of exhilarating. I've always loved the promise of a blank page, but now I'm also learning to appreciate the beauty of one filled with scribbles, blotches and brilliant, messy color.
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ah, beautiful! :) christine, i do believe you once linked to someone who did scrapbooking with http://www.exlibrisanonymous.com/index.php those journals... or am i just out of my mind? if you do know who i am talking about, please lead me to her. Aein | September 1, 2005 06:57 PM |
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thats sooooo cool! i love doing that! arvin | August 31, 2005 03:04 PM |
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Hello Christine, I've been a lurker on your site for many years. Reading your words has always been such a treat for me. In keeping with today being Blog Day, I'm nominating you for my Blog Day Top 5 Favorite Blogs... Basia | August 31, 2005 12:41 PM |
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Some of the best art comes from the "don't think, just glue" attitude. Great collages :) meg | August 30, 2005 10:50 AM |
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this entry inspired me to get messy and i ended up making postcards for friends i miss dearly. maraming salamat, christine cathy | August 29, 2005 02:25 AM |
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You have much artistic talent. The collages are expressive and gorgeous. Stephanie | August 28, 2005 08:57 PM |
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I am glad you mentioned the moments of silence. I always appreciate when I can share a quiet space with someone, especially when there's creativity going on. :) Swirly | August 27, 2005 09:13 AM |
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i love this. the strange thing is i've been trying to apply the "messy principle" on my own artwork, and have come up with something quite like this - though perhaps not as nice. josie | August 27, 2005 03:21 AM |
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very nice little form of creativity there - love the quotes as well - short simple and always poignant from miss christine's mind. barbara velasco | August 27, 2005 01:50 AM |
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so inspiring... January | August 26, 2005 04:19 AM |
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isn't it so liberating? i now have to have unlined journals, in case i feel the need to sketch or art journal in between writings. mmmm. now i'm in the "mood." kristen | August 25, 2005 06:44 PM |
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oh christine, i can practically feel the sunny days when i see the things you make! xoxo susie | August 25, 2005 06:24 PM |
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This is so lovely! Makes me want to break out my scissors and crayons... Feisty | August 25, 2005 09:08 AM |
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so jealous of your time to get messy...I need to make time for that...soon. becky | August 25, 2005 08:17 AM |
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WONDERFUL! Man you rock so hard it hurts sometimes. :) penelope | August 25, 2005 07:58 AM |
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i love the map and the text, "i remember" so happy you remembered to make a mess and create! jenny vorwaller | August 25, 2005 07:55 AM |
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christine, have you heard of decos and ATCs? you would be so good at them! if you ever decide to make a set of ATCs, i would so love to trade with you! sarah | August 25, 2005 02:56 AM |