After a long time of not getting any art done (other than my prayer journal illustration), I started on some ATCs, first gluing on book paper backgrounds and then painting over it. Yay!
I am practicing a more "painterly" style than my usual style in my prayer journal illustration.
Today is the 40th day since my mother passed away. In the Philippines, we usually mark this day with a memorial mass and a "celebration" dinner. Don't ask me why, I have no idea. Although it has been a difficult time, these words from John 1:5 describe how God's love and his promises of eternal life have been a light to overcome the darkness of grief.
And as I am in the habit of doing, I share my desk with Julia and the WOYWWers and my illustration with Word Art Wednesday. Blessings to you today as you visit me.
Your desk is so perfectly organized! I love your ATC, such beautiful artwork!
ReplyDeletehave a great week! Debxx #9
Great Desk Patsy and Atc's wow! love both of them, praying for your family.. mothers are precious, happy WOYWW, Shaz in Oz.x #15
ReplyDeleteLove your art work and the Bible verse is very fitting. I hope you find comfort in those words.
ReplyDeleteApril #14
Bonjour chère amie,
ReplyDeleteJe suis très heureuse de pouvoir admirer ce très jolie portrait et la belle illustration de votre livre de prière.
Un merveilleux travail.
J'aime leurs regards remplis de douceur.
Une pensée particulière à votre maman...
Gros bisous
Good to see your desk in action. Sending you hugs... Helen 11
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ATC they are such fun little projects to do.. (((Hugs)))
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Sandy #25
Love your artwork...as always. I treasure the one you painted for me.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Annie x # 41
Wow, it must be hard to 'change' styles - a nice exercise for you - and rather typically, I like it! I really need to think about ATCs too. Meanwhile, the 40 days...it at least gives you a chance to have reflected and to celebrate your beautiful Mother's life rather than mourn her loss which is something one does more naturally on a daily basis.
ReplyDeleteHope you find comfort today on this 40 day anniversary.
ReplyDeleteLovely painting as always,
Neet 40 x
sending you comforting hugs and thanks for sharing your work with us
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Toni #57
If I could I would give you a real hug! Losing your mom is always so very hard, it has been 12 years for me, and I still sometimes catch myself thinking I should phone her and tell her something.
ReplyDeleteLove your artwork.
Happy WOYWW.
Tertia #67
Sorry about your loss.It's tough losing a parent.Love your work space, and your verses are inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog too.
Judy #4
Happy WOYWW... Love your desk full of craftyness I have just started doing an art journal, my first one and that's whats on my desk. TFS!
ReplyDeletehugs, Kimmer #91... last , but not least AGAIN.. LOL
So sorry for your loss. Your prayer journal is beautiful! So is your ATC. And a very tidy work desk too!
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you and yours.
xxDaniella#2
You have an amazing desk...it gives off such character! My condolences to you and your family..
ReplyDeleteVikki #93
Loved that ATC on the old book paper, I use a lot of old papers as collage for my background!
ReplyDelete40 is an especially important number in the Bible. You new idea looks really great. Thank you for joining us this week at Word Art Wednesday. Blessings, Carole
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, Peggy - I love the painting over the book page - this is something I'd love to try. Your prayer journal page is as lovely as ever. I am so sorry to hear about your Mum - we lost my Dad in early December so know what you are going through.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your visit and your nice comments on my blog - so glad you like the teabag zentangles! I am having great fun exploring this new area of art for me, and can't believe how much potential can be found in the humble teabag. Doing a Google image search for "Teabag Art" reveals the most astonishing creations!!
Have a great weekend. Happy belated WOYWW,
Shoshi #48
It's so good to remember and cherishi someone's memory, hope the memorial goes well.
ReplyDeleteYour ATCs look beautiful..you have a knack of creating lovely art :-)
Hugs, LLJ xx