One last trip to Iceland

Before we trip on over to Iceland, I wanted to let everyone know that my friend's sister will stay in Wichita with the three children until school is out on May 17.  She and I will make sure they have everything they need until they move to California (CA) later in the month.  It's the only possible way for all three children to stay together and to have a loving and supportive home.  Although it will be very difficult for the children to say goodbye to their friends, by moving them during the summer, they can acclimate to their new environment and meet new friends before school starts in the fall.

They also are young enough there should be no serious trauma from moving.  After all, two of the three would have changed schools in the fall anyway, so they probably would not have gone to the same school as some of their friends.   The difficult part will be getting through the loss of their mother, which will take time and constant caregiving.   My friend's sister and I are looking into support groups in her area of CA.

Now let's talk art.  When I started this page, it was to add a few final images I found about Iceland. 

However, after looking at the background, I decided it also fit Gill from Gibby Frogett Craftations' idea of grunge, this month's theme, along with elegance, at Art Journal Journey.

I was surprised when I read that Reykjavik was famous for its nightlife.   I enjoyed the image of the colorful homes and roofs.

Of course, no visit would be complete without riding a famous Icelandic horse, brought to Iceland by the Vikings.

Seems the Blue Lagoon pops up in every review of Iceland, too.

Now for the details.  This page began on watercolor paper that I used to spray some hearts on.  However, after looking at the page, I decided it would make a good grunge background for Art Journal Journey.  So I got out some paints and went to town, then added the images I mounted on colored card stock.

I thought I would also share some photos of tulips I took around my neighborhood while out walking one day in April.

Thank you for visiting today and thank you for your continued support of my art and your continued loving comments about my friend's children.