Art Journal Journey

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For the month of August at Art Journal Journey the theme is Frida Kahlo. I have seen lots of works influenced by her art but never really knew much about the person behind the art. Thanks to Valerie's wonderful post at AJJ I know a lot more and I am looking forward to joining in and seeing what others make as well.


This is my first effort which I hope is a tribute to the artist. I started off with white matte emulsion and whilst it was still wet I blended in various colours of poster paints. Then it was imagination time as I added some stamps, drawings and shapes. All highlighted with felt tip pens. I thought it only fitting to take the page outside to photograph with some flower but it was very windy and difficult to take anywhere else but in a sheltered corner of the garden.

Have a wonderful day and I hope to see what you make of this wonderful challenge.

Love Chrissie x



Comments

  1. Valerie-JaelAugust 2, 2014 at 12:32 AM

    Beautiful work, love how you have shown Frida as queen of the flowers, and presented the journal page in a bed of flowers, really wonderful, so glad you joined in the challenge at AJJ! have a lovely day, hugs, Valerie

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  2. hazelAugust 2, 2014 at 1:27 AM

    This is so beautiful Chrissie, I love all your colourful flowers.
    xxx Hazel.

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  3. aussie aNNieAugust 2, 2014 at 2:46 AM

    Hi Chrissie, this is a real stunning art page, love the flowers.xxx


    The Journey is the Start

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  4. sheila 77August 2, 2014 at 5:07 AM

    Terrific border for the photograph, Chrissie, love all the colourful flowers, including the real ones.

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  5. CatherineAugust 2, 2014 at 5:18 AM

    This is beautiful Chrissie ! What a nice tribute... Hope you are having a lovely week-end my friend ! Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine

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  6. ElectraAugust 2, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    Your first effort? Outstanding! I hope you do more of this!

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  7. sam21skiAugust 2, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    Fabulous page and wonderful tribute xxx

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  8. WillyAugust 2, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    Beautiful page and what a lovely border!!

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  9. froebelsternchen SusiAugust 2, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    A beautiful tribute to Frida Chrissie! What cool techniques you used!
    Fab!
    Thank you s much for this great entry for AJJ - Frida month!
    xxx
    Susi

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  10. MeggymayAugust 2, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    A beautiful page, love the way you framed Frida with a flower scene.
    Yvonne x

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  11. ~*~Patty SAugust 2, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    Beautiful piece you created with such a lovely image of Friday too...one I had not seen before.
    You photographed it brilliantly too!
    oxo

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  12. JeannetteAugust 3, 2014 at 12:41 AM

    this its so beautiful, i love your frida with the wonderful many flowers,love it.


    xxx jeannette

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  13. ButtonsAugust 3, 2014 at 4:04 AM

    I think you've captured the spirit of Frida perfectly here Chrissie. Jenny x

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  14. sirkkisAugust 3, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    Frida and flowers together - lovely page, Chrissie.

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  15. SandyAugust 3, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    Beautiful entry!!
    Sandy xx

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  16. InkypinkycraftAugust 3, 2014 at 11:58 PM

    a beautiful piece. x

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  17. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAAugust 4, 2014 at 2:56 AM

    That's a gorgeous photograph of her, and you framed it beautifully with you flowers that reflect her quote. Blessings!

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  18. freebird7100August 4, 2014 at 10:36 PM

    Very beautiful. great job on the flowers

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  19. NettyAugust 5, 2014 at 5:35 AM

    Love the photo of Frida and your beautiful page, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  20. MargikAugust 5, 2014 at 2:19 PM

    Great page with beautiful flowers. I love the image of Frida.
    Hugs, Mar

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  21. BeckyAugust 13, 2014 at 1:08 AM

    A beautiful page Chrissie love it.
    Becky x

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