Altered Book Spread: The Grotto

Altered Book Spread: The Grotto

I began a new altered book at this month's Collage Cafe. The actual title of the book is Now You See Her. The book will be filled with images and my thoughts and feelings about the "Creative Feminine." This spread, The Grotto, shows a photo of my shadow self (with its mane blowing in the wind), a bronze statue of a beautiful feminine form, and an image of the Lourdes Grotto, with a statue of the Virgin Mary. Materials used: book, acrylic paint, dye ink, glue paper, sparkles, foam support. It also features a quote by Simone de Beauvoir:

There are moments when time stands still. Moments when you are beyond life and yet
still see. And then time begins flowing again, your heart beats, you stretch out your arms,
you take a step forward. You still know, but you no longer see.

Altered Book Spread: A Most Curious Thing

Altered Book Spread: A Most Curious Thing
A bit of magic can open any door or window.

Altered Book Page: Waiting

AB Spread: Waiting for Her Lover

Too much time is spent in waiting. Waiting for that phone call. Waiting for a feeling. Waiting for a sign. Waiting for reunion. Waiting for that prince to come. Waiting for a minute, an hour, a day, a week, a month, a year. Waiting for a lifetime. Waiting to be forgiven. Too much time waiting.