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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday?


What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday? That's the question a bunch of us ask each other every Wednesday. Well, since I did a bit of organizing last weekend, I regained control in the never ending challenge to have a workspace to work on.  Ahh, how nice to have some space again!  The WOYWW neat team would be proud of me!

I decided to organize my magazine clippings and assorted papers to make it easier for me to find what I need so I put them in two bins under the bed (which is right across my desk).  The plan is to pull out the bins when I'm looking for just the right image or paper color for the collage I'm making.  We'll see if it works.


On my desk is a work in progress, another Madonna and child ATC (which I owe someone).  I made the sketch, covered it in wall putty (something you buy in a construction supply store which you can use as a gesso substitute), used some watercolor and copic markers to color in, and now will add shading with colored pencils...

For my Altered book on "Words to Live by", I finished a page with one of my favorite bible verses,
 "Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added to you", Matthew 6:33


I wanted to try a different style so I decided to make a colorful collage with all sorts of layers and swirls and all sorts. I didn't know how it would turn out as I searched for images and pasted and painted, but then, Life is like that too, isn't it?  You never know how it will turn out and it's full of layers and swirls and all sorts.   Making this collage has reminded me that come what may, I will continue to try to live by these words and even now, I feel that I am living an amazingly blessed life and "all these things have been added to me."  

For more desks, and lots of  creativity, inspiration, all sorts of information,  thoughts and ramblings from all over the world, see The WOYWW List here.

40 blog hugs:

LuLu said...

Howdy,

Love, love, LOVE your collage. Your work is gorgeous!

Thanks for following me - I'm following you too!

Peace,
LuLu

Monica said...

Beautiful journal page Peggy. Lovely words, images and colors stunning. The entire layout of this spread is just lovely!

Mandi said...

Super colourful project
Happy WOYWW
mandi x

jude said...

What gorgeous collage page and adore the colurs and your layout .Images and words come together just beautiful!
Have fab wednesday
hugs judex3

Helen said...

Such lovely work again, Peggy. Have a good day. Helen 9

Neet said...

Your journal page caught my eye in the first photo - was I glad to see it in full. Beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing. BTW lovely atc too and hope the new reorganisation of the bits helps - let us know. #27

Susan said...

Happy WOYWW!
Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing. Susan xxox #12

oneoff said...

The journal is lovely - such beautiful colours and an inspiring tidy workspace to help. The almost medieval blue on the Madonna is gorgeous too. Bernie #11

Lionelsa said...

I like your desk and this cute cups with penicils.#26

Annie said...

I'm so impressed with all your tidy organisation. Your journal is really stunning. I too feel truly blessed and how lucky we are to feel that way eh?
Hugs,
A x

Sue said...

Hi ya
lovely tidy storage, gorgeous artworks as always,have great day, happy WOYWW, sue,x(16)

Theresa Plas said...

Your desk looks GREAT and love, love the journal page P!

G Peplow said...

Hi, you have a very inspiring desk surrounded by beautiful art work and I love your journal pages, gorgeous colours, thank you for sharing:0) xx #63

JoZart Designs said...

Lovely desk with so much to give both artistically and spiritually. Your journal pages are inspiring, thanks for sharing....
JoZarty x

Joanne said...

You are a very, very clever artist. Thanks for sharing. (13)

donnalouiserodgers said...

ah Peggy stunning collage - absolutely amazing, always your desk is an inspiration.

dx

Chrissie said...

Lots of creativity as ever Peggy... I love your quilt too!
Chrissie #5

Diane said...

What a great post!! And the journal spread is just outstanding!

donnalouiserodgers said...

two posts, two comments!

Dx

Joey said...

Hiya

Very vibrant page!, love the image your watercolouring up

Joey 17 xx

karen said...

Your desk is always so arty! I guess because you are a true artist!
Your altered book collage is amazing! The colours, the swirls, the words, everything about is so inspirational!
Thank you for visiting!
xoxo Karen

Claire said...

Wow! theres a lot of amazing artwork there
C(74)
xx

Sherry said...

Your desk is fabulously tidy and your journal page is beautiful!

Thanks for the explanation of 'wall putty' - I always wondered what that was.

Sherry (105)

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Stunningly beautiful collage, so much inspiration!

Hugs
Maarit (96)

Nicky said...

Your is so stunning thanks for sharing #127

Sheila said...

Beautiful journal & inspiring passage. Thanks for sharing.

Zue said...

Nice to try new techniques and layers and swirls is a good way to go.
Sue xx 77

Gaby Bee said...

Peggy, this journal page is gorgeous, and your desk looks fabulous!
Gaby xo

Spyder said...

Fabulous art work as always, gorgeous! Have A Happy WOYWW!!
((Lyn))
#54

Ali said...

Wow, that's a very organised workspace.. and, as ever, your work is just beautiful! That collage is stunning!

Thanks so much for sharing.

Ali #87

minnie_mac said...

Lovely painting. Lovely boxes. Great desk.

Marilyn

Unknown said...

Afternoon, Lovely exciting desk once again and beautiful colourful work! Trying to catch up and have a nose at everyone's work areas.....Big hugs JO xxx (33)

Carmen said...

Beautiful - just so much inspiration and colour going on - both on and around your desk.

Carmen #101

akilli melek said...

gorgeous page. That was always one of my favourite songs at summer camp in the US.

liked your bird ATCs as well

have a lovely weekend
caroline #2

katemade designs said...

beautiful work thanks for a peek at where the magic happens

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Wow Peggy. I'm totally impressed. You have done a massive cleanup AND organized, to boot. Two thumbs up for all the hard work. I'm sure it will stay that way for awhile. Happy belated WOYWW (#8).

debby4000 said...

You desk looks fabulous and what an amazing journal page.
luv
Debby

Deborah Frings said...

The collage is fabulous. I love your painting - an inspiration.

Angela Toucan said...

pretty wooden boxes, gorgeous artwork and yummy paints....

be blessed
from Angela #69

The Artist In Me said...

Absolutely darling! I am working toward being this free with drawing in my journal...good or bad...LOL!

Be blessed!

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