Get Messy Season of Magic | 04

10 Dec 2015 | Uncategorized

Hello friends. I must admit I ran out of time this week. I have ideas swirling but not enough time to let them out of my brain. Where is a Pensieve when you need one? So I am a little unhappy with my first spread. I wanted it to do a journal spread that was in Essie’s style but with my own touch. So, naturally, I used tissue paper.

The overall look is ok, but not as good as I thought it would be. I added the words because I needed something in all that empty space. But, I don’t know, although they are true I’m not feeling them.

The only cool thing about this spread is the self-portrait I took and printed on Dura-lar. It’s a semi transparent surface. It’s a dream to draw on and cut out and I was pleasantly surprised at how well I could print on it. The only problem was that the ink of my photo tended to smudge. So I covered it with some packing tape and I love the look. Packing tape is another favorite.

Anyway, on to my second spread which I adore. With the flap closed.

And open.

The words are by Charles Bukowski, Let it Enfold You.

I love these creatures and magical beings that have appeared in my journal.

And that gold. Magic. You have to let it in.

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10 Comments

  1. Julia Thomas
    Julia Thomas on December 10, 2015 at 8:43 am

    I love your floating people from your second spread – they look like they are in a pensieve. Little memories and pieces of you floating around… <3

  2. Caylee
    Caylee on December 10, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    This colour palette makes my heart boom boom.

  3. Torrie Gass
    Torrie Gass on December 10, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    Your drawings are always on point. So inspired!

  4. Katie smith
    Katie smith on December 10, 2015 at 3:02 pm

    The words on your second page are just fantastic. so on point. And your drawings coming out of the watercolor is obviously pure magic.

  5. vanessa
    vanessa on December 11, 2015 at 1:01 am

    me too!

  6. vanessa
    vanessa on December 11, 2015 at 1:01 am

    thanks T!

  7. vanessa
    vanessa on December 11, 2015 at 1:01 am

    thank you so much for saying so Katie. Really wasn't sure this week…

  8. vanessa
    vanessa on December 11, 2015 at 1:02 am

    thanks Jules, it feels quite spontaneous.

  9. Gilly Welch
    Gilly Welch on December 11, 2015 at 6:39 am

    Flaps, beautiful colours, great words & magical creatures…just gorgeous! & & I love tissue paper, will have to investigate Dura-lar.

  10. Deb Baker
    Deb Baker on December 11, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    I'm discovering so many new and exciting techniques since joining Get Messy. I've never heard of Dura-lar but am about to find out. I love all of these spreads. But especially the creatures that have come to life in the second spread.

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