I have long admired those journal pages that leave white space but it is something that has to be so carefully considered before I start!
This time I used one of my larger journals. I had copper and verdigris on my mind so made a few random smudges with copper acrylic paint along the page and then stamped circles using any tops the were on my desk.
Once the paint had dried I washed over with a green paint
I then gathered up a few scraps lying around on around my desk from recent projects.
Wasn't entirely happy but a final addition of a little heart button and a handwritten word and I was done!
I would like to enter in the challenge at Paper Artsy - White Space
Now for some more of those Paris photos.
We went to the Promenade Plantee which we have visited a few times, it was of course, the perfect place to visit in Springtime!
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| The apartments along the the way take a pride in their balconies. |
We think this must have been one of the stations on the old railway line and it is where we came down for a well earned cup of coffee.
I would also like to enter the Frilly and Funkie challenge - It's not Easy being Green. I used my scraps up that would have otherwise just been rubbish!
Thanks for looking, Chris
19 comments:
Love your colors, and love ALL of your additions, including the button and JOY! Isn't it so satisfying to clean your desk AND create a pretty piece?! Thanks for Paris pix, too.
Your page is lovely. Beautiful colours and I like the additions you have made.
Beautiful photos. When I was younger I went to Paris several times. It really is a beautiful city, especially in Springtime. Barbxx
Love the photos, especially the balcony with all those pots hanging from it, so pretty. Great journal page, lovely colours. Hugs, Valerie
Great journal page! I love those colors together and how you artfully arranged your scraps--such perfect balance of texture and color! I certainly enjoyed taking a walk with you through your lovely photos! My favorite is that tremendous wall of greenery! What an amazing visit you must have had! Hugs!
First, I want to say how much I simply adore that beautiful journal page. It has such great composition, color, and rhythm. The heart was simply the perfect final addition. I'd give anything for my art to feel that abstract and free.
Your trip photos are incredible as always. I love the balcony shot. Had to enlarge that one. The second balcony shot looking down was also a fave. And that station shot is beautiful. The clock at the top was a beauty too. Reminds me of a mantel clock, only on top of a building!
Thanks for the idea about the new challenge. I may check it out, but right now I'm off to try to buy some herbs.
I took your advice and entered the challenge at Frilly and Funkie. Thanks dear! Now I MUST go look for herbs.
Terrific ideas for your page and not easy to leave any white for sure..
Love the photographs and the name of the place you visited-thank you for sharing them
Chrissie xx
Fabulous photos and your page is beautiful Chris!!
oxo Susi
Hi Chris, I LOVE ♥♥♥ your page and your photos are fabulous. Love the one of the Apartments. xxx
what a fab page - love the white space (and the pop of green) - something I struggle to leave on my pieces.. looking forward to trying this challenge though. Good to see some more photos from Paris
A fantastic page, not easy for me to have white space. Yours looks awesome with the things you added. Lovely photos as well.
Yvonne xx
Love your journal page Chris, very, very effective and a great colour combo. Wonderful photos again too!
I'm with you about white space. I love it but I have to decide to leave it or I won't Your page came out beautifully, and I love seeing more of Paris. :)Erika
Fabulous page Chris, love all the bits and bobs you used up! Your photos of Paris are so amazing, I just love that one with the corner bricks covered with moss and plants, so picturesque!
Thank you so much for joining us at Frilly and Funkie for our 'It's Not Easy Being Green' challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)
Lovely journal page!
Thanks for sharing the photos of the Promenade, we didn't make it there this trip although we were in the area. I wondered how it looked in the Springtime.
xx
I love this make and all of your wonderful pictures too!
Sandy x
Great work with your white space page, Chris - the composition is fantastic, and I just love the coppery paint against the turquoise.
More lovely photos from your trip - I really love seeing how towns and individuals incorporate nature into the urban environment - those triangular planted beds in particular are spectacular.
Alison x
Mmmmmm...this is yummy! Love the way you used white space here! It draws me into the frame, which is very cool indeed. Great use of scraps, too! Thanks so much for sharing with us at the Frilly and Funkie "It's Not Easy Being Green" Challenge!
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