"Everything Changes", Mixed Media Art Journal Page

 Everything Changes!

....and so have I!  Or rather my art interests have changed.  Over the past several months, I have been inexplicably drawn to stencils, stamps, and mixed media - OH MY!

Not only that, but my work has gone in the direction of Zetti, Steampunk, and Grunge ....although, I have not given up my passion for intense color.

It began with my personal art journaling; trying to figure out where I belong in this world, now that I am a new bride of 2 years .....
- at the age of 62 -
- - to BOB.  (I adore him!)
And, moving, after 12 years, from my home in Savannah, GA, to a home in the country on Lake Lanier, in Cumming, GA.  (It's so BEAUTIFUL HERE!!!)

But you can believe me when I tell you that Cumming, GA is not the art center of the world.....or the US, ....... or even Georgia.  If I was a landscape, or still life painter, I'd have it made.  But I'm not.

"Texture Play", Mixed Media Art Journal Page

So, where does an artist go from here?  Well, she follows her soul, of course!  And my soul has been having the best time just "playing" lately.....with stencils, stamps, and mixed media!

So, I make no apologies.

I am what I am....yup, I'm not a SERIOUS artist.

(gasp)   And I'm happy!

If you like "happy", please follow me on this adventure of mine.  I say adventure because I have no idea what I'm doing!!!!  As usual.....LOL!

But I'm going to learn as I go - I will!  And so might you!  On the other hand, if you have any advice for a 62-year-young, techno-preneur-wannabe, I welcome it.

First step:  revvv up this blog.  My goal is to post weekly - - not weakly!

Next:  start filming my art journaling process with my (first ever) smart phone.  I bought a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and I LOVE it!!!!!      (Don't tell Bob - he knows I have the phone....but he doesn't know I LOVE IT!!!!)
I have watched so many of you on YouTube and you inspire me every day!  Now I want to share my art discoveries.

I'm stuck up here in the woods - not an ideal place to find other art journaling enthusiasts.  My only hope is you!  You, the internet.  You, on YouTube.  You, on Facebook.  You, on Instagram (?) - ok, now out of my comfort zone.....but - - - I can-do-eeeeet!  : ]

Seriously tho, y'know what my biggest hope is?  I hope that someday I can share this post with my new grandkidz (today ages 2, 5, 7 & 9), and show them how far NanaCat has come in a world that is, today, REeeeeeealy foreign to me.  Foreign, that is, except for the art.  The art always speaks my language; always recognizes my soul; always makes me feel happy and totally at home.

 

"Time Goes Fast", Mixed Media Art Journal Page

   oooooo h,
   I'm sensing a theme for a journal page!!!!!!

   Catch me next week.  I won't have the art done because
   I'm traveling over the Labor Day weekend to visit my
   dear Pop-in-law.  But, I have 4 days off after that till I
   have to travel again.  And baby - -

I AM MAKIN' ART!!!!

Please follow me.......

I'm very needy. : ] hahahaha!