Monday, January 24, 2022

She faced her fears

 

By now, I'm sure many of you know that Erika, aka BioArtGal, is our host this month at Art Journal Journey.  Her theme is Let's Face It

As you can see, this is She faced her fears.

I thought I would share a few close-ups.






I began this page by dyeing the 110 lb cardstock with staz-on reinker and 91% Isopropyl alcohol.  I also dyed the lace, which was originally white, at the same time.  I adhered a page from a book with German text, on top of which I placed the lace, then the image of the lady I found in my stash.  I added the sentiment on top of the lace at the bottom.
 
Thank you beyond belief for visiting today.  Bleubeard and I are delighted you joined us and hope to see you at Art Journal Journey with your own take on Let's Face It.  With Bleubeard's encouragement, I am slowly catching up to each of you I've missed who visited Art Journal Journey this month. 
 
 

20 thoughtful remarks:

Valerie-Jael said...

Wonderful page Elizabeth, love the pink lace, a great embellishment. Have a good, new week, hugs, Valerie

Elephant's Child said...

Stunning.
And how I wish I was brave enough to face my own fears.

My name is Erika. said...

I think she must have come out smelling like a rose when she faced her fears. What a beautiful page and that pink background is quite delicate and looks perfect for the face you used. I'd thought of that saying, as well as face the music. I didn't make one though, but now I am inspired so maybe still. Smile. I hope you had a great weekend. And thanks for joining in for my challenge. See you tonight for T. Hugs-Erika

My name is Erika. said...

Enjoy the Roku. It's a great little device, isn't it?

Divers and Sundry said...

Her little head tilt makes me wonder... lol

I see Erika's comment about you getting a Roku device. We love ours! I hope you find it useful :)

craftytrog said...

This page is really beautiful Elizabeth. I love everything about it.

DVArtist said...

That is such a classic face. Very beautiful.

Mia said...

A really beautiful page, Elizabeth. Great mixed media inspiration. Thank you, my friend.

Rita said...

Pretty page! :)

pearshapedcrafting said...

You make this sound simple Elizabeth but pages like this don't happen by accident! It is a truly lovely page - from your gorgeous pink background to the delicate pink lace and those well positioned hearts, not to mention that lovely image. This is a page that lifted my spirits! Big hugs, Chrisx

CJ Kennedy said...

A very feminine page with a warrior spirit!

Birgit said...

Love the background and the text you used with the pretty lace and the very pretty lady that I wish I knew who she was. We must always face our fears so we can move forward.

Sharon Madson said...

I had to comment on this. It is gorgeous! I really love this piece, Elizabeth!

Jeanie said...

I like this page very much, Elizabeth. Wonderful image and the colors are qute perfect!

Meggymay said...

I love the soft colours you used and the message to us in the sentiment you used. Fantastic inspiration for the theme.
Yvonne xx

Debra said...

This is beautiful and inspiring!

Anne (cornucopia) said...

Beautiful art piece.

Caty said...

This is a so so Wonderful art journal page Elizabeth ! Absolutely amazing, I love the beautiful pink background, and the embroidery over the old book sheet. the photograph goes so well, with the little heart in the corner. Great sentiment !
I wish you a very nice Wednesday, and I send big hugs
Caty

Neet said...

What a delightful page Elizabeth. The colour you have achieved with the reinker is lovely and the lace has dyed to the perfect shade. How lucky to have s0me pages from a book in German, I always think another language looks better than our own when used like this.
Your lady is very pretty and looks so tranquil now that she has faced her fears.
Hugs, Neet xxx

Sharon Fritchman said...

This is absolutely gorgeous! I love the vintage theme, the beautiful face, and that it's about facing fears! Just wonderful!!