Hi Everybody!
Here's wishing you all a good start in the new week!
For Art Journal Journey, masculine-feminine, I made a journal page using an image of Mahatma Gandhi. I used a brush-wipe page onto which I sprinkled some brushos and water for the background. I drew my profile of him with charcoal, gave the head a coat of diluted white paint to make it a shade lighter than the rest, and placed the printed image, (clipartsfree.net) inside my head. I drew the glasses etc with charcoal and used a bit of white paint on them, too.
I recently read in some texts from Qumran a sentence which stuck in my mind, and inspired me to collage the quotes of Gandhi as part of his dress: 'Clothe yourself with wisdom like a robe, put knowledge upon you like a crown, and be seated on the throne of perception'. The quotes were computer generated; I have written them again here to make it easier for you to read them.
Man can never be a woman's equal in the spirit of selfless service with which nature has endowed her.
Where
there is love there is life
Happiness
is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony
My
life is my message
The
weak can never forgive, forgiveness is an attribute of the strong
The
best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of
others
You
must be the change you want to see in the world.
I am also linking to Moo Mania and More, anything goes, Mix-it-monthly, facial profile, Kim Dellow's Blog for Face art, and anything but cute, Masculine.
Today I enjoyed a summery walk with sunshine and a heavenly breeze. I walked through the fields and long the Rhine, and enjoyed it very much.
The farmer was busy making hay while the sun shines....
The horses are in the old moat just now:
The path along the wall is almost grown over:
Have a great day you all, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!
Great page and I love those quotes. Especially the one about forgiveness being a trait of the strong. Very rich and thought provoking piece overall, which sometimes art needs to be. Hope you had a great weekend and start to your new week.
ReplyDeleteFabulous meaningful page and gorgeous photos.x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful page, and thanks for the summery photos! I love this time of year, it passes too quickly!
ReplyDeleteWhat interesting page and great quotes, truly original! Beautiful photos too.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day! Hugs, Mar
This is very different, and I love the double face, and the texts, really well done! Have a good Monday, hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteDas ist spitze mit dem doppelten Gesicht und all die super Text Streifen- macht sich bestens!
ReplyDeleteSuper die Seite und SUPER die Fotos!
Einen wunderschönen Tag liebe Valerie!
Bussi
Susi
Thanks for showing the beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteLove your art - it's amazing...
Wonderful artwork Valerie and I love the head in the background deep in thought.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photographs. I can't believe how far ahead of ours your crops are. Everything look wonderful and fresh.
Have a great day
Love Chrissie xx
We have a rather mild climate along the Rhine, so everything grows well.
DeleteAnother fabulous page, this time featuring a most inspiring man. Nicely done! The fields look amazing with the grasses and flowers together. Wishing you a nice day {{Hugs}} :D
ReplyDeleteYes, they are fantastic at this time of the year.
DeleteBeautiful Ghandi page!!
ReplyDeleteGhandi is was an exceptional man, whom I've always looked up to. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteeinfach super, deine Gandhi seite!
ReplyDeleteWonderful piece Valerie, Ghandi is such a great inspiration. Your photos are beautiful today, I just love horses, such amazing animals! Thank you so much for joining us at Anything But Cute for our 'Make It Masculine' challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful piece today--every message thought-provoking. Looks like your walk was drier than yesterday. I enjoyed all the flowers.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous piece. The quotes reading down from his head, so good. xox
ReplyDeletewow,deine handi seite ist klasse mit dem doppelten gesicht,und die blumen heute wider,wunderschööööön.
ReplyDeletebesonders das mohnblumenfeld sieht bildschön aus.
einen schönen abend dir noch.
GLG JEAnnette
So viele Mohn- und Kornblumen an den Feldrändern findet man hier nicht mehr, leider! Vor ein paar Tagen habe mich auch gefreut, endlich einmal wieder ein paar echte Kornblumen zu sehen... LG Ulrike
ReplyDeletevery inspirational. Loved it.
ReplyDeleteAn inspirational figure. its fantastic how you created this piece of art, with the head inside your own wonderful drawing.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
No wonder you are such a prolific artist, living amongst so much beauty. Those horse and poppies are splendid.
ReplyDeleteGood depiction of Ghandi. I like how you arranged the quotes.
Hugs,
Teresa
Valerie, your Monday journal page was perfect to start off our week in a good direction. Your drawing of Ghandi was marvelous. I couldn't believe how deep the cut grass was in comparison to the tractor's tires. No wonder the horses look so beautiful; they have excellent feed. By now you are no doubt ready to post Tuesday's page. I took on a yard project this morning and it lasted way too long so I am slow getting my Monday off and running.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
C
The grass is really high, some places it's taller than I am.
DeleteHi Valerie, Your journal page is amazing. Great drawing of Ghandi!! Wonderful walking pics and sure looks like summer there. Love the horses grazing.
ReplyDeleteXO
Your drawings skills are quite lovely. Those quotes are some words to live by for sure. The background oranges and yellows make Ghandi pop off the page! Awesome sauce Valerie!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Anything But Cute! Hugz. ~Niki DT
Ein echtes Meisterwerk Dein Ghandi! Wie genial die zwei verschiedenen Ansichten und all die tollen Worte als "Körper" zu benutzen!! Danke dass Du uns wieder mitgenommen hast auf eine Deiner Spaziergänge..immer eine Wonne!
ReplyDelete♥ Conny
Piaroms Art Journaling
This is a very nicely done and inspirational journal page. Perfect colors to highlight your exceptional freehand drawing. I love the quotes and how you arranged them. As usual, I'm so taken with your photography! The fields must be heavenly to walk through; those flowers are beautiful and you have captured their splendor perfectly. Loved seeing the horses, too and all the scenery! It is always such a joy to visit your blog! Thank you for joining our Make It Masculine challenge at Anything But Cute. Hugs! Sara Emily DT
ReplyDeleteVery cool and inspirational Valerie! xoxo
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful summer photos, Valerie! They are a pleasure! Summer is on hold here, we're waiting for the warmth to arrive.
ReplyDeleteThe journal page is very thought evoking, I like it a lot.
Love and hugs
Maarit
Again, another amazing piece and so clever! I love it and the photos too. Thanks for another great linking to Show Your Face and another shout out, you are a star! Kx
ReplyDeleteGreat piece!!! Striking and inspirational. Thank you so very much for joining our Make It Masculine challenge at Anything But Cute!
ReplyDeleteSamra DT