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thanks for the tip on the printing out blog entries. i'm going to start doing that...just in case.
i loved your art journal cover. i asked for the art journal book that you posted about a few weeks ago for my birthday =)

Thanks for all of the pointers on the art journal. If I ever get a chance to start this I am going to print out these pointers for sure.

Your art journal cover is beautiful. In regards to your comment about the messed up pears photo print--my very first art teacher had a motto that she shared with us in every class. "There is no such thing as a 'mistake' in art--you just need to use that 'mistake' to your advantage." Her words have echoed in my mind over and over through the years (although I don't always heed it--that perfectionist nature keeps trying to creep out and get in the way).
Hope your dentist visit is as pleasurable as possible. :)
~cc

Do you print the blogs on photo paper or regular printer paper?
R

Rachel rocks--I was wondering the same thing! :)

After reading about art journals and looking at all the great material, I'm feeling inspired to try something myself. I sometimes feel like I've forgotten how to be creative - too much life getting in the way. So I'm trying to do something creative every day this week - just for me - a hard thing with two of the four kids home sick and studying for exams - but so far so good. Starting a weblog was a good beginning. Now I'm moving on to some more tactile things.
MLH

Dentist. Ugh. My least fav thing ever. Good luck!
Your journal is very inspiring! I have debated about buying the Collage Discovery book on several occasions. I just don't feel I have enough artist in me. Maybe I just need to let that go. I can't wait to see your amazing results in any case. :)

I made your day?!
Goodness, now I'm blushing!!!
Laura
ps
My husband & I just celebrated the 12th annv. ofour first date & he gifted me with a copy of "Spilling" by Sabrina Ward Harrison thanks to your recommendation of her works.
L

You'll love anything by Claudine. She's amazing...talented and very sweet geniune person. Been doing art jounals all my life and I think it's great a lot of scrappers are reaching out in other art mediums. I'm newer to scrappin' than most (well the mainstream scrappin' way that is). Loved your journal cover. AWESOME! Wish I was talented enough with PS to do something similar. Keep up the great work.

Ali, it is interesting to see you in collage. I never would have expected it. What you saida bout using old scraps of things is exactly why i love this form of art. Claudine is one of my favorite collage artists!! Ever since i saw her in True Colors last year. (You need that book! LOL) I am anxiously awaiting C's second book!!

Claudine's book is great. I am anxiously awaiting her new one!

Can't wait for Claudine's next book! I wonder if this means she is gradually turning each of her classes into books?? Oh so wish I was going to her classes in Italy this summer? That would RAWK!
Love your work and your blog. Thanks for letting us all stalk a little closer!

I thought I would let you know about a fun site I thought you would like www.uncommongoods.com

Very, Very cool!! I'll have to leave it all up to you to do, and please post what you have done so we can smile! LOVE the art cover!!

I am always anticipating your next blog entry. you really have enriched the way i think and look at things. since cku minneapolis and taking your class, i have been following your creative process. please continue to share the wealth. this is what you are defintely wonderful at amongst other talents. can't wait for another book by you (is there one in the works? if not there should be!) again thank you.
{r}

Hey Al....hope your teeth are nnnnnnnn clean....
remember those commercials for toothpaste, where the chick would run her tongue over her teeth and go, "nnnnnnnnnnnn"?
i do.
: )