Monday, April 15, 2013

Today, I Chose Art

This morning, I had a little free time before heading up to work.  Normally I would have taken the time to to go the gym.  But, today, I chose to make some art instead. I worked in my sketchbook and my art journal and had so much fun. This background was created using water color blocks.  Collage elements include washi tape, a Club Scrap border and background sentiment, tag cut from paper bag background paper, and images from my Marilyn Monroe collage sheet. Added some top texture with a texture stamp. My journaling reads "I am looking through the camera not posing for it."  Feel free to click on it to get a larger, more detailed view.
I was inspired to choose art today so that I could link up with Aimee in Artsyville for her "Glue It Tuesday." Check it out!
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32 comments:

  1. SianApril 16, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    You chose art and it has refreshed you in a whole different kind of way I bet :)

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  2. LindaApril 16, 2013 at 1:59 AM

    oh that's lovely! I love the background and the texture stamp adds so much to it:)

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  3. AnonymousApril 16, 2013 at 2:21 AM

    That looks really nice, I love the colours you've used in it.

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  4. AnonymousApril 16, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    Stunning page and I love the colors as well!
    Lynn

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  5. RossieApril 16, 2013 at 2:56 AM

    You made a good and wise decision...I love your page!

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  6. JO SOWERBYApril 16, 2013 at 2:56 AM

    I really love the colourful background you've made on this piece Maria and I adore that quote. Wish I had more painting abilities,
    Jo xxx

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  7. AmyApril 16, 2013 at 3:27 AM

    Looks like a good decision!

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  8. CheriApril 16, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    Sometimes a girl has just got to play!

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  9. AnonymousApril 16, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    I love what your journaling reads on that tag, sooo funny! Glad you made art today, there is still time for the gym;-)
    ~Dawn

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  10. aimeeApril 16, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    oh, I love it! aren't paper bags the best materials? love the tagline on your tag :)

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  11. Patty April 16, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    I would choose making art rather than going to the gym. But I need both! Just found your blog. Am a new follower!

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  12. iHannaApril 16, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Happy Glue It Tuesday to you! Glad you had the chance to chose art today!

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  13. Carola BartzApril 16, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Good choice! I especially like the little boy with his camera.

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  14. AndriaApril 16, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    A wonderful sentiment on your art piece!

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  15. Jo MurrayApril 16, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Great quote...beautifully illustrated Rinda.

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  16. AnonymousApril 16, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    Yes I agree, it was a good decision! Nice piece!

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  17. AnonymousApril 16, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    Yes I agree, it was a good decision! Nice piece!

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  18. storybeaderApril 16, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    nice to choose to skip the gym and come to the Glue It "lounge" instead! Marilyn Monroe collage sheet, eh? {:-Deb

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  19. alexaApril 16, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    Lovely to read that in all the physical activity, your art is still getting a look in! Those watercolour blues and distressed bits are very luminous ...

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  20. Karyna @ PaperSquidApril 16, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    I really love this. Love the textures, colors and the other quote you put on there "in a world where you can be anything, be yourself". That is awesome.

    :D

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  21. TaylorMaideApril 16, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Always and good choice. Happy Glue-it-Tuesday!

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  22. Deborah WeberApril 16, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    What a fun way to begin your day, and it's a delightful journal page! I love the admonishment to "...be yourself."

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  23. Rhonda HalushkaApril 17, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    Love the colors in this page! Thanks for stopping by my blog for Glue it Tuesday!

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  24. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    I like the colors and the sentiment! Thank you for your visit to my blog Rinda, and for your kind comment. Fran T xo

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  25. ComfyMom~StaceyApril 17, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    This is so nice! I love the colors!

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  26. ~*~Patty SApril 17, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    what a nice choice to make for yourself ... art feeds the soul ...
    oxo

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  27. Cheryl GeeApril 18, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    Interesting quote about looking through the lens not posing for it. Nicely done!

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  28. KarenApril 18, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Good choice! And lovely result! Love the photo in the frame.

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  29. NathalieApril 20, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    The background is gorgeous and I really like the sentiment!

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  30. Missus WookieApril 20, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Art is always a good choice - thought of you today as I used up more Club Scrap paper :)

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  31. betsyApril 27, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    It's lovely! I love the softness of the background and simple collage pieces.

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  32. Carolyn DubeMay 5, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Love the quote with the yellow around it and how ti ties into the yellow on the tag with the soft blue for your background!

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