Friday, June 20, 2014

The Check List

Here's a scrappy journal page for you today. Spraying and painting-well only some painting but I painted the sun, clouds and water.  Its a very summery page. Did you know tomorrow is the first day of summer? Sure you did. What am I even thinking?
My mind is sailing away today. In wrap up mode at work since the kiddies are done. Really, it is almost my summer break. Have to remind myself, doesn't seem like we're actually just about there. So I need to finish up all the loose ends. Cross several more things off the list. The last 2 weeks have flown but not flown at all. So many items to check off! I feel like all I do is complete some task and check it off. Make up work deadline. Grade the make up work. Finals needs to be printed. Finals need to be given and then graded. Need to sign this form. Sign that form. Put books away but first check off the students slips to be sure they returned them. On and on. That's been my week.
And it is Friday and almost the weekend. Do you have any big plans? Not me, but if the weather's nice I am guessing we'll be spending one afternoon out in the boat.
And here's a painted background for a journal page. I painted stripes in lots of directions and then used a die cut scrap as a stencil to paint these flowers. I really like the shape of these flowers. I've used them a lot lately.
There hasn't been a lot of new art this past week. Been busy with the end of school year and all the details that come with that, along with gardening, and just plain coming home and relaxing. Been wrapped up in the book I've been reading, and I've also been feeling a little domestic.   Once I get into more of a vacation mode the art will start flowing. And I can't wait for that!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. 

12 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

Love the sunny, summery work! Valerie

Giggles said...

Very nice work...and I love the background flowers...gorgeous colors!

Hugs Giggles

denthe said...

love your journalpage and your new background.

Nancy McCarroll said...

Spraying water on your painting? Lovely!

Linda Kunsman said...

glorious seaside page as an ode to summer and your background page is gorgeous with those vibrant colors!

Faye said...

Great journal page, Makes me want to hop in the car and drive down to the beach (about 3 hours away).

Bindu said...

Lovely background with beautiful pink flowers. I want to make some flower stencils too. You are very talented. Finally summer is here.

Tracey FK said...

you have been feeling domestic.... hmmm. you could pop over to my house and feel domestic around here if you like... that background is fabulous... can't wait to see what you turn it into

DVArtist said...

Lovely for both paintings. I really like your seascape. There is a lot of movement. Well done
Nicole/Beadwright

SCarol said...

Love your journal page with the fluffy clouds and sailing ship. Lovely vibrant backround too.

Saskia said...

I can feel the summer in your work!

Happy Paint Party Friday!

Smiles, Saskia :)

Saskia said...

Happy Paint Party Friday!

Smiles, Saskia :)