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When I left the Art Institute of Chicago on Monday I declared, "I have inspiration for the rest of my life!" Well that may be a little bit of an exaggeration, but I do have enough inspiration to keep me busy in my art journal for a long while.
This week I made three backgrounds based on paintings from the Art Institute.
When I saw the painting above I was immediately drawn to the circle in the bottom center that is filled with dots.
I had originally thought about carving a stamp that mimicked that look, but decided to just paint it instead.
I love the way this background turned out. I'm wondering if I might just leave it alone and not add anything else. Hmmmmm.
It was the colors that dragged me towards this next piece.
I also really liked the way the writing was separated from the image. Made me think it might be a good design for a scrapbook page with a lot of journaling. But in the meantime I translated it into my art journal:
And you may remember this piece from my post on Tuesday:
I love that it's bright colors and yet distressed. I focused on recreating that distress in my art journal:
This is the most literal of the inspiration pieces and it feels a little contrived where the original feels natural. But I think that's okay. Who knows what this page will grow up to be?
Working from a beautiful masterwork painting was a phenomenal way to banish that intimidating blank page. I hardly had to think, I just painted and played. It was awesome! I highly recommend grabbing a great work of art when you're looking for a kick of mojo!
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I am an Australian Aboriginal and dot art and Zentangles always remind me of Aboriginal Art. ♥ your work Julie.
I am an Australian Aboriginal and dot art and Zentangles always remind me of Aboriginal Art. ♥ your work Julie.
I am an Australian Aboriginal and dot art and Zentangles always remind me of Aboriginal Art. ♥ your work Julie.
I am an Australian Aboriginal and dot art and Zentangles always remind me of Aboriginal Art. ♥ your work Julie.
What a fabulous idea! I like that it makes for a leap into something new and different! Thanks for the inspiration in a dry time!:) We went to the Gauguin exhibition in London earlier this year and I have a book of the work I saw… mmmm
What a fabulous idea! I like that it makes for a leap into something new and different! Thanks for the inspiration in a dry time!:) We went to the Gauguin exhibition in London earlier this year and I have a book of the work I saw… mmmm
What a fabulous idea! I like that it makes for a leap into something new and different! Thanks for the inspiration in a dry time!:) We went to the Gauguin exhibition in London earlier this year and I have a book of the work I saw… mmmm
What a fabulous idea! I like that it makes for a leap into something new and different! Thanks for the inspiration in a dry time!:) We went to the Gauguin exhibition in London earlier this year and I have a book of the work I saw… mmmm
Julie, Look at the Holocaust Museum in Houston website. They are looking for donations of handmade butterflies for a new installation next summer. It would be wonderful if you could put some in and get others by spreading the word as they need 1.5 million for the project. It is going to be wonderful and I sure want to be a part of it and think you would be great for getting some to hang also!
Julie, Look at the Holocaust Museum in Houston website. They are looking for donations of handmade butterflies for a new installation next summer. It would be wonderful if you could put some in and get others by spreading the word as they need 1.5 million for the project. It is going to be wonderful and I sure want to be a part of it and think you would be great for getting some to hang also!
Julie, Look at the Holocaust Museum in Houston website. They are looking for donations of handmade butterflies for a new installation next summer. It would be wonderful if you could put some in and get others by spreading the word as they need 1.5 million for the project. It is going to be wonderful and I sure want to be a part of it and think you would be great for getting some to hang also!
Julie, Look at the Holocaust Museum in Houston website. They are looking for donations of handmade butterflies for a new installation next summer. It would be wonderful if you could put some in and get others by spreading the word as they need 1.5 million for the project. It is going to be wonderful and I sure want to be a part of it and think you would be great for getting some to hang also!
Did I miss the September sign-up? I have been taking allergy meds so it is entirely possible…
Did I miss the September sign-up? I have been taking allergy meds so it is entirely possible…
Did I miss the September sign-up? I have been taking allergy meds so it is entirely possible…
Did I miss the September sign-up? I have been taking allergy meds so it is entirely possible…
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thanks for more lovely things Julie
yes, using paintings or other work as inspiration is great – instant zing to the imagination and a dance out into the color and design of the original, gets us going without too much effort
matisse and other really flowing artists get me going, too, and for everyday ideas, I remember drawing in front of the tele once, and the colors and shapes of dancers I saw in a show really got my pencils and brush going…
ideas from everywhere!
go well enjoy the weekend there!
thanks for more lovely things Julie
yes, using paintings or other work as inspiration is great – instant zing to the imagination and a dance out into the color and design of the original, gets us going without too much effort
matisse and other really flowing artists get me going, too, and for everyday ideas, I remember drawing in front of the tele once, and the colors and shapes of dancers I saw in a show really got my pencils and brush going…
ideas from everywhere!
go well enjoy the weekend there!
thanks for more lovely things Julie
yes, using paintings or other work as inspiration is great – instant zing to the imagination and a dance out into the color and design of the original, gets us going without too much effort
matisse and other really flowing artists get me going, too, and for everyday ideas, I remember drawing in front of the tele once, and the colors and shapes of dancers I saw in a show really got my pencils and brush going…
ideas from everywhere!
go well enjoy the weekend there!
thanks for more lovely things Julie
yes, using paintings or other work as inspiration is great – instant zing to the imagination and a dance out into the color and design of the original, gets us going without too much effort
matisse and other really flowing artists get me going, too, and for everyday ideas, I remember drawing in front of the tele once, and the colors and shapes of dancers I saw in a show really got my pencils and brush going…
ideas from everywhere!
go well enjoy the weekend there!
Julie, I love the way you translated your inspiration. I don’t know what I’d do without your blog! I enjoy it so much. Thank you!
Julie, I love the way you translated your inspiration. I don’t know what I’d do without your blog! I enjoy it so much. Thank you!
Julie, I love the way you translated your inspiration. I don’t know what I’d do without your blog! I enjoy it so much. Thank you!
Julie, I love the way you translated your inspiration. I don’t know what I’d do without your blog! I enjoy it so much. Thank you!
Great ideas Julie I have been wanting to try and art journal and now seems the time to go for it. Thanks for the inspiration and motivation.
Great ideas Julie I have been wanting to try and art journal and now seems the time to go for it. Thanks for the inspiration and motivation.
Great ideas Julie I have been wanting to try and art journal and now seems the time to go for it. Thanks for the inspiration and motivation.
Great ideas Julie I have been wanting to try and art journal and now seems the time to go for it. Thanks for the inspiration and motivation.
Love how you used the stencil on your scrapbook page. Thanks for sharing.
Love how you used the stencil on your scrapbook page. Thanks for sharing.
Love how you used the stencil on your scrapbook page. Thanks for sharing.
Love how you used the stencil on your scrapbook page. Thanks for sharing.
I reallly like how art from your journal is inspiring more art later on for you. This is a wonderful excercise. I think ever since my Mom read through my journal when I was in elementary school I have been hesitant to put my innermost thoughts onto paper. But I can express my emotions through art and probably not get into too much trouble
I reallly like how art from your journal is inspiring more art later on for you. This is a wonderful excercise. I think ever since my Mom read through my journal when I was in elementary school I have been hesitant to put my innermost thoughts onto paper. But I can express my emotions through art and probably not get into too much trouble
I reallly like how art from your journal is inspiring more art later on for you. This is a wonderful excercise. I think ever since my Mom read through my journal when I was in elementary school I have been hesitant to put my innermost thoughts onto paper. But I can express my emotions through art and probably not get into too much trouble
I reallly like how art from your journal is inspiring more art later on for you. This is a wonderful excercise. I think ever since my Mom read through my journal when I was in elementary school I have been hesitant to put my innermost thoughts onto paper. But I can express my emotions through art and probably not get into too much trouble
Joy, you’ve gotten me on an Aboriginal Art kick! Loving everything that I’m seeing online!
Joy, you’ve gotten me on an Aboriginal Art kick! Loving everything that I’m seeing online!
Joy, you’ve gotten me on an Aboriginal Art kick! Loving everything that I’m seeing online!
Joy, you’ve gotten me on an Aboriginal Art kick! Loving everything that I’m seeing online!
Thank you so much for all your inspiration, Julie. You make it all look so easy, which is wonderful.
Loved your DVD.
Thank you so much for all your inspiration, Julie. You make it all look so easy, which is wonderful.
Loved your DVD.
Thank you so much for all your inspiration, Julie. You make it all look so easy, which is wonderful.
Loved your DVD.
Thank you so much for all your inspiration, Julie. You make it all look so easy, which is wonderful.
Loved your DVD.