A summer day on the water

Today I'm attempting something a bit different for Art Journal Journey's Summertime Love.  I decided to try my luck at abstract.  I added the sentiment I hoped would convey why people like to spend time in their boats during summer months.

I added the doily behind the boat so there would be some interest.

I really tried to make it look like there was a mooring and a sailboat just leaving the dock.

You may have to use your imagination, though.  As I've mentioned on numerous occasions, I'm not a painter, although I seem to do better with abstract than reality.

For the background, I started by spritzing several of my handmade shimmering mists on heavy card stock.  Once dry, I added the doily, the painting, and computer generated text.

Thank you for joining Bleubeard and me today as we spent a summer day on the water in abstract.  Please also join the two of us at Art Journal Journey, where this month we are hosting the theme Summertime Love.





Bleubeard and I also have another art treat for you today.  We have created an Index Card specifically for this event.

It is for our beloved friend Squiggles.  All Bleubeard's friends got together to wish Squiggles a very happy third birthday.  Does this mean you have finally left the terrible twos behind, dear Squiggles?    Somehow Bleubeard and I doubt it.