Wednesday, October 14, 2015

WOYWW: Just do it!


After staring at the blank margins of my journaling bible, I finally took the plunge and did my first illustration! I think the thought of having a blank bible on my desk again for What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday pushed me to, as the popular ad line says, "Just do it!"  Since the pages are so thin, I decided to start with using just a Pigma Micron pen and some colored pencils.  


As you can see, I did some major pencil sharpening, and I'm not done yet. I think I need to buy some new sharpeners. 


That's it for this Wednesday's desk!  What's on yours?

16 comments:

  1. wow thats some serious pencil sharpening there, you can use the shavings to make backgrounds
    Bridget #1

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  2. Journalling is the best fun ever! Go to an art shop and buy yourself a good quality sharpener that has a long blade.That way you get better oints.I love my 2 new sharpeners, and well worth the extra you pay.I am journalling too- a course in drawing I am doing informally with my auntie.

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  3. A visit to WOYWW would not be the same without a visit to you and your desk.
    Thank you for showing the Bible, now I fully understand what a journalling bible is. Beautifully illustrated as always. Lovely pencil work. Have you seen Nikki's pencil collection?
    Hugs, Neet 13 xx

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  4. Wow! A new Bible! Have you filled the previous one?
    Yeah, that is some pencil sharpening! How many colors red can a girl have!
    Lovely verse.
    Have a good week,
    Hug,
    Lisca

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  5. Last week my friend said I should get a journalling Bible because she knows I hate making notes or 'defacing' books when we are discussing it. I am glad you have started - I think maybe working on the page makes you think about the words - lovely. By the way I never use a sharpener - as a trained artist I always use a knife because you get sharper points and have more control (unless you have difficulties) Jackie 21 x

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  6. What beautiful journaling ! Have a wonderful week - Soojay 18 xx

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  7. Those sharpened pencils look like you have some serious journaling going on! Thanks for sharing!
    Glenda #30

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  8. Your illustrations look beautiful. You certainly did do lots of pencil sharpening. Have a lovely week. Barbxx #34

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  9. What a beautiful thing to do. Looks amazing. Take care Zo xx 32

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  10. Great lettering Peggy, have a super week Cheers RobynO#25

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  11. Beautiful lettering and addition to the margin. Creative Blessings! Kelly #43

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  12. Your illustration looks beautiful!

    Greetings, Sofie #46
    http://sofies-succulent-beads.blogspot.be

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  13. I had to smile at your pencil shavings - but I think your Bible journaling is wonderful.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  14. Wow! I am so impressed with what you have done with your Bible journaling. I don't have the right kind of Bible, but want to do the journaling. May do something in a separate journal. Just can't bring myself to do it in my Bible. Don't know, still mulling the whole Bible art journal thing over. LOL Yours is great! #53

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  15. I'm loving seeing bible journaling around the world! I don't practise Christianity so won't do it myself, but I do think it's a lovely idea to express your faith in the book itself! I like your bible with the wide margins! Popping in as part of my blog commenting challenge 300 in 30 days! I found you via Julia's WOYWW.

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