The view from my kitchen window

 

As you probably know by now, Bleubeard and I are hosting Art Journal Journey (AJJ) this month.  Please be aware, however, I am unable to leave comments on any blog, including my own, even though I visit each and every link left at AJJ.   

This is entitled The view from my kitchen window.  Details are below.

 

I found this image in a calendar I picked up in California years ago.  There were 12 really unusual images, but this one really spoke to me.  The background was created on a 9 X 14 inch (22.86 X 35.56 centimeter) sheet of 140 lb. watercolor paper.  It was too large for the scanner, but I did the best I could.  I began laying three glazes on the page.  While they were still wet, I adhered a piece of dressmaker pattern, several portions of book pages, and a piece of lace I cut from a Martha Stewart punch I bought on clearance one year.

 

Once dry, which took overnight, I added the calendar page and the sentiment.  To be honest, I would find this view depressing if I had to look at it every day.

 

Thank you so much for visiting today.  I hope you will join Bleubeard and me at Art Journal Journey (even though we can't leave comments) with your own interpretation of Anywhere, Anytime, Any Place, with Anyone.