art journal- new doodles & collage

a small tree just off the porch

collage with my new napkins....love the colors and the diamond shape.

i had used the q-tips for "painting" and had to keep them because of the good colors and an excuse to use my new tape.

again...a portion of one of my new napkins with a little watercolor.

clarity

i wish i had a window into life. i am feeling slightly out of focus and wanting some change. and maybe all that is needed is to remove the clutter. we cleaned and reorganized the spot just outside of my studio, and what a difference it made. i can actually get to all of my canvas. crazy....i am in need of clarity. less stuff. i have a fair amount of stuff that i have collected from auctions (and good stuff i might add :)). i am debating on how to get rid of some of this. should i consider another etsy store- one with just vintage items? is there someone out there that does this? i am just unsure. part of me just wants it gone- and the good will trailer will be here in a week. or, i don't need a fortune for my items, but, i am not sure on the shipping and listings. any advice?

painting- aaaahhh!

i had started this painting and it has been "simmering" in my studio; waiting for me to decide what the next step was. i added the portion of a definition for a square; the circle, and textural diamonds (love those! ;).

i really liked the squares to begin with....and wanted those to stay. added some more circles last night and some of the textural elements as well....

i am still loving the diamonds....

i decided it needed a little pop of color...so added that. i am thinking i am almost done. i will let it "cook" today and see what i think later. your thoughts?