Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Rekindling the Flame


 OK! Seems like moving into my new studio has opened me up to restarting my personal Daily Journal Page Challenge. Yesterday, my first day spent in my new studio, I sat at the work table and looked at the 28+ Paperblank journals that I had filled with my daily journal pages over the past two years. I placed them on both walls on grooved horizontal railing conveniently left by the previous tenant. I can show them closed or open, and it's really a revolving gallery -- I have 740+ spreads that I can display. I though to myself that the discipline of doing a page a day, really helped to get to this studio to this moment in my creative evolution  Although I took a break over the summer because of work, in truth I wasn't sure whether I'd start up again. However, as I gazed over them lined up on the wall, I reached for a blank journal and thought what the heck let's give it another go. And like a tip of the hat, a wink, a wave hello -- it was oh-so-easy to sit down at the table and create a page. I also decided what would make this easier for me, more flexible, more spontaneous? So, I will create a page for each day of the year. But I'm giving myself the option of not having to make one each day. I may make a bunch all in one day and then post them catching up when and where I need to. It's my party. We'll see what gets celebrated!

6 comments:

  1. It IS your party! Go for it, Virginia. And your studio looks awesome.

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  2. Whoa! That was fast -- thanks for the compliment!!!! You must come to visit during one of the open houses (first Sunday of each month) and check out some of the great artists here. Very cool!

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  3. Having your own place can sure get the juices flowing! I think the ridged shelf to display things on is a great idea that's got to keep you inspired at the same time!

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  4. The shelf is a wall of inspiration, and your work fantastic! I love seeing all the books lined up as a gallery. I'm sure your creativity will soar in your new space!

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  5. That's very cool! I like the way they're displayed :D

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  6. What a great way to inspire yourself. Looks awesome!

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