Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Autumn Magic

 Hi everyone.  Happy new month to you.

    I'm back again for my second post today with a journal page for our newest challenge at Try It on Tuesday. Thank you to everyone who joined our Black and White Plus One Other Color challenge, and thank you  Lia  for hosting .

   Since it's now October (can you believe that?) our challenge is all about the present Northern Hemisphere season. Our latest challenge is

AUTUMN MAGIC


     For my journal page, I started with a background that was red with black and had some attempted page designs on it, none of which were working for me. I decided to give  all that mess a coat of gesso, and then cover it over with lots of die cuts and also some punch outs to make an autumnal collage.  It's  jumbled and messy ❤, but what I wanted to capture was the mosaic of color you get when you look closely into the a forest that's in full autumn regalia.

   I left the little birds black and white just to give your eye something to be drawn to.  I love all the colors of fall, and I think the little birds do too.

   Be sure to check out the rest of the Autumn Magic from the other designers.  There's so much you can create with this theme. And as usual, our challenge runs for the next fortnight. Hopefully you'll be inspired also we'll see you there.

     I will also be linking up my journal page to Alison's Autumn Colors and Inspiration challenge at Art Journal Journey. Please remember at AJJ we only accept art journaling. No cards, tags, ATC's or other forms of art please. 


20 comments:

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Yes, fall is here, with all its vibrant colour. Time to stock the bird feeders and get them back up again. All the best - David

Tom said...

...enjoy the magic and I wish you an Outstanding October.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Your journal page is vibrant with autumn colors. Really quite lovely.

Got a failed to publish. This may be late getting to you.

Angie's Recipes said...

Definitely autumn here....so much rain and cooler in the early mornings. The page looks lovely!

Iris Flavia said...

Your Autumn looks so bright, awwww. Here it´s grey like it was evening already! Cold, icky, grey- so much nicer to visit you, hugs!

CJ Kennedy said...

The reds have been coming on strong for color. Your little birds remind me of the chickadees. We'll be seeing more of them as the weather gets colder. A grey day outside, but your page is so cheery.

Let's Art Journal said...

Such a pretty fall page! I'm loving all those autumnal leaves with the toadstools and birds - perfect 😊. Happy October! Hugs, Jo x
p.s. thanks for the heads up about the pages, I loaded the wrong one that was for later in the week - oops! ❤️ X

*Vicki* said...

Wonderful page that captures the beauty of Fall with all of those colorful leaves everywhere! I spy some birds, mushrooms and even pumpkins in here too! Everything that is magical about Fall!

pearshapedcrafting said...

I absolutely adore these colours, of course the birds really make it special for me! Hugs, Chrisx

Lowcarb team member said...

Your journal page is so vibrant, I love the Autumn colours.

All the best Jan

Fundy Blue said...

I love this image, Erika, especially the birds! Enjoy the season! ❤️

Christine said...

Lovely

Christine said...

Lovely art

Meggymay said...

I absolutely love the colours and how you created this fantastic autumn page Erika. There is so much detail to see as I looked into the page.
Yvonne

craftytrog said...

I absolutely love this page Erika! It's so full of Autumn colours and joy!

Neet said...

Such a vibrant page with the bluey greens, greens and yellows against that red background. I love how you toned the page down with the addition of all those leaves and berries along with the acorns, toadstools and little birds.
Truly autumnal.
Hugs, Neet xx

lichazul said...

Absoluty beautiful page, beautiful colors, congrats 😊💐 happy day

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

A beautiful mix of Autumn colours I adore how the birds are all busy trying to get to those berries so sweet.
Sorry I have not been around for a few weeks it's been somewhat eventful my end on all levels :((
Take care of yourself and I hope to catch up with you more this month.
October Hugs Tracey xx

Joan said...

Love the bright colours on your beautiful autumn page

Joan

Mrs.B said...

A lovely array of Autumn colours, looks just like my countertop after taking the twins on an Autumn walk
Avril xx