#artjournal

We're going on a little family holiday soon and Jupes wanted a new journal to write/art in for the trip. I made them this last night, they picked the colors. Then I made myself one. Then I drew Jupiter's book inside my book. Jupes said this is journal-ception. French stitch is still my favorite by far. Coptic is basically dead to me, lol. #BookBinding #BookMaking #watercolors #watercolours #ArtJournal

Last night's journaling was a youtube video at 12:07 am (just _try_ to pull me away from my desk when I start painting, I dare ya) from a guy talking about chronic illness, and urging one to remember that what you focus on all day begins to become your life. I really liked this. I've been experiencing some much better days lately, and there's been this wild crack into my world where light comes in, where I'm aware that I have space to think about ENTIRE OTHER THINGS than the pain I'm in. I'm currently filling this time with painting and reading (still working on the 1920's Bombay mystery, I go slow so it won't end). While the guy talked, I painted him. All wobble and toss, but who cares, yo? I'm still committed to All Art Is Good Art. I don't mean every work is technically skilled. I mean, if it made you feel good to make it, then it's GOOD ART. I really liked this guy's face. All grey grizzly beard and thoughtful lines around his eyes. #watercolor #watercolour #ArtJournal