I am the storm she whispered back


 Keeping an art journal is like medicine.  All creativity is medicine for me.  Following prompts from Challenge Yourself I have included a  photo of myself and some stars created with transfer foil.  Creative Artiste Challenge Blog requires the use of mixed media.  For that I have used acrylic paint, markers, embossing powder and glitter. The third blog I am linking up with is International Art and Soul  and theme there is happiness. I hope everyone can see happiness in my eyes.  I know I do even though they don't quite sparkle as they did in my youth and there are some crinkles around the edges.  I am grateful that I have eyes to see.  Gratitude and happiness go together for me.  This was a great exercise in doing some deeper soul work!

Edit: I was looking at an old prompt from Challenge Yourself.  However, I still feel like this spread works because of the quote I used.  Being the storm is a metaphor for being strong and resilient to me.  Qualities we all need to weather the storms of life.

Comments

Sherrie Spangler said…
I love this! Beautiful quote and beautiful eyes!
August 20, 2022 at 8:14 PM
Queeniepatch said…
We do need strength to live in today's world. We also need harmony and happiness. I think you have all those qualities in your eyes.
August 21, 2022 at 8:53 PM
Sharon Fritchman said…
Angela, your project is absolutely beautiful and perfect for this month's theme at Challenge YOUrself. I love the quote you used and the photo of you is amazing! Thank you so much for joining us at Challenge YOUrself this month. We are all very happy that you did!
August 22, 2022 at 9:05 AM
Tracy P said…
Beautiful quote and such a creative way to illustrate it. Thank you for sharing with us at Challenge YOUrself.
August 23, 2022 at 10:35 AM
Cook Scrap Craft said…
Oooo very pretty! I love that quote and I love that background. I agree that art journaling (or scrapbooking) is like therapy! Thanks for joining us at Challenge YOUrself!
August 28, 2022 at 9:25 PM
Let's Art Journal said…
Beautiful page! Loving how it all came together and the quote is perfect 😊. Thanks so much for joining us at Creative Artiste! Hugs Jo x
August 30, 2022 at 12:35 PM
Carmen Crosseti Cohen-Henriquez said…
Very beautiful and creative layout! Thank you for playing along with us at Challenge YOUrself this month.
September 4, 2022 at 10:32 AM
Kim said…
Beautiful! An art journal really is good for your soul. Thank you for sharing this with us at Challenge YOUrself.
September 4, 2022 at 11:54 AM
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