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Ive been into Tags and ATCs for over a year now as a way to get motivated. Ive often sat ready to work and its like I've a glass wall in front of me, I can see everything(omg can i see everything lol) but can't reach for anything to start with,BLANK, so tags seem to be more achievable. Often I've mentioned this TO OTHERS LIKE ME THAT ARE STUCK (on my amazing Face Book group, Junk Journals and Mindful Mixed Media Art or J.J.A.M.M.M.A. ) start with a tag. there is a quote by Picasso, "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working", this is so true, I've sat there and whilst working on something i can suddenly have another idea or spin off idea, so for me this quote is so real, and I'm sure I'm not on my own either.
Lou x
Great colour and texture Lou! Yummy!
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thanks Lisa xx
DeleteLove your work. I remember doing pages for a book you were working on for school.
ReplyDeletei still have them xxxx
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ReplyDeleteThis looks fabulous. I can't read the commentary, though, as the red against the pink background is difficult to decipher, even with spectacles on.
ReplyDeleteive tried but dont know if the changes have upload
DeleteLove the colours and textures. Must try ATCs
ReplyDeletei start with a large piece and then cut it up to create them
DeleteYou're so right Lou. Tags and ATCS are far less intimidating sometimes when your mojo is taking a break.
ReplyDeleteso agree Sarah
DeleteThese are amazing Lou! As in a Glasgow workshop???
ReplyDeletei sooooo hope so xxx
DeleteI love it!.....Will def give something similar a try Lou, thanks. What’s with the middle of the night......don’t you ever sleep?......take care lovely girl xx��❤️
ReplyDeletethanks so much Angel, i sleep when i can lol
DeleteGorgeous colours and composition. Tracy ❤️
ReplyDeletethanks Tracy, great compliment
DeleteLove your ATCs and the book for them. Great advice both from yourself and the quote from Picasso. Both things that I should remember when sitting there and nothing is coming into this head of mine, and I'm getting so frustrated.
ReplyDeletePlease do some more and let us see what you are doing,I for one am certainly interested. Nicola x
Thanks Nicola, as you know, what you see is what you get, so my meanderings will be just the same as me, i cant be anything else lol
DeleteI've just got around to finding your blog and on FB. I love it when you're on Hochanda! Apart from being clever, entertaining and funny, you give some wonderful tips! I should really sit with a notebook and write them all down because by the time I would want to use them, I've forgotten. I started off as a card maker,never considered myself an artist, and I was never fond of ATC's. However, although my brain is teeming with ideas for canvases, I'm often unsure of how to start, so maybe going small would be a good idea. I've really become a fan of Golden, especially using the paint in markers. Look forward to seeing you again on tele.
ReplyDeleteeasy to see on telly that you are bubbling over with ideas and Iam eager to learn , love Sandra
ReplyDeleteLove your work X you're an indouratiin and make everything you do look achievable X you've reignited my love of ATCs X crafty hugs xmaggiex
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