LimeGreen Dog8

 12/14/20

3.5x5.5 mixed media art card

Pillow Talk

05/06/16

9x12 mixed media on paper

Counting Sheep

3/23/14
11x14 collage on canvas

Counting Sheep

Had a late night airport run to make, and am lacking sleep for the day after.  Today's collage is a remembrance that counting sheep may help if I have trouble sleeping tonight. Somehow I don't think it will be necessary. 

Insomni-Cat

3/11/14
11x15 collage on paper

Insomni-Cat

Today's collage shares a look at what green-eyed cat's think about when they get up in the middle of the night with one too many bouts of insomnia.  Funny little creatures dance through their dreams and thoughts about design projects keep them from getting back to sleep.

Home Remedy

3/9/14
11x15 collage on paper

Home Remedy

Today's collage is an acknowledgement that, some days, the best thing to recharge one's batteries is to sleep in and supplement the usual morning routine with health-promoting herbal remedies and immune-boosting essential oils.  

Day 356 Bedtime stories

Day 356 Bedtime stories

356:365

09/21/13

Louise Hay affirmation:   
“I rest well.  I sleep peacefully, and I awaken with joy.”

Inspiration exercise from 365 Daily Creativity Journal:   Create a new book cover for a favorite book.

Media:  Scrapbook paper, Magazine photos, Mod Podge, Trace paper, Acrylic paint

Time:  1H

Comments:  I love the creative mind that came up with the idea of making paper sculptures out of the insides of children's story books.  The Alice in Wonderland piece in today's collage came from a feature in REAL SIMPLE magazine.  Might have kept the artist up a few nights getting it just right, but awakening with joy at the end results.   

Today's affirmation is one that I wish were true for me every day, but until then, a good bedtime story might help.  

Day 227 Up and at 'em

Day 227 Up and at 'em

227:365

05/15/13

Louise Hay affirmation:   “Life is an adventure, and the Universe is always on our side.”

Inspiration exercise from 365 Daily Creativity Journal:   Transform a room into a new environment.

Media:  Magazine and Catalog photos, Mod Podge

Time:  1H:30M

Comments:  Today's collage feels like a happy transformation of a normally quiet and sleepy room into a springtime dance celebration.  

Cherry blossoms and butterfly bedding speak to the idea of transformation.  While the doves and ballerina springing from their sleepytime resting place remind us that life is an adventure.  

I'd be lying if I said that every night's sleep has me springing from bed with this much enthusiasm.   It's comforting to know, though, that the Universe is always on our side.