Hi everyone, I really enjoyed Valerie's 'Geometric Forms' theme and while I am thanking her for hosting last month I am also welcoming her to host again this month along with another co-administrator of Art Journal Journey - Erika.
The new theme is 'Poetry' and they would love to see interpretations of poetry on your journal pages.
I am not so good at writing poetry but I do love to read poems.
I typed out the start of the poem and then printed it onto tissue. The tissue was taped to a piece of copy paper before putting through the printer.
I added some paint around the image and added some white pen to some of the petals.
The poem I chose to represent my page is called 'The Love Of Flowers' by Thomas Lovell Beddoes.
It probably won't surprise some of you to know that I have a book of Flower Poems
I hope you can find some Poetry to inspire you make a page.
Please remember that we are a journaling blog so no cards please.
Thanks for looking, Chris
This is a stunning first entry for Valerie's and Erika's theme at AJJ. I love how you added the poem. I haven't printed on a napkin in years. It turned out great. You did an excellent job creating this, dear Chris. Thanks for this inspiring entry.
ReplyDeleteLove flower page! A beautiful rose and the lovely words of Beddoes make a wonderful start to Erika's and my challenge this month, thanks so much! Have a great day, hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhen flowers bloom it always makes the world a much more cheerful place, lovely page in both design and words. A lovely start to a new month.
ReplyDeleteHappy creative May Hugs Tracey xx
Beautiful Chris and thanks for sharing the poetry book too
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That book of flower poems sound fantastic Chris. As is your page. The roses, no wait, peonies are gorgeous. Or are they double roses? And your stenciled background looks like wall paper too. I hope to read more flower poems this month. Happy May to you!!!! hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image especially on this dreary May 1. I enjoyed hearing about your process, too.
ReplyDeleteYour page is stunning, and that poem has my heart! I love your stenciled background and the way that you've attached the poem over the tissue paper! Clever idea and wonderful inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!!!
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Love the page. That is an intriguing poem, too. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your wonderful work and your attitude about poetry. Makes me glad I write and share some over at my place! Aloha dear, have a beautiful day ahead
ReplyDeleteA lovely page Chris. I love the way you have used the stencils to make that background, it is so subtle. Perfect for the poem you have illustrated for our delight.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Neet xx
ps I am in awe of how you got the words on the page and I will have to try this out before next week.
A beautiful floral page and I love the poem.
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I love your charming journal page and lovely poem! Just beautiful!
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