Day 285 Peace on a rainy day

Day 285 Peace on a rainy day

285:365

07/12/13

Louise Hay affirmation:   “Patience is being at peace with the process of life.”

Inspiration exercise from 365 Daily Creativity Journal:  Work with disposable plastic utensils. 

Media:  Scrapbook paper, Magazine photos, Mod Podge

Time:  1H:10M

Comments:  On a rainy day off, some of my favorite things to do are to sleep in late, read a good book, rub my dog's upturned belly, remember past and imagine future travels, and bake a little something special.  All these are celebrations of the process of life, while nature takes care of its process of rinsing the Earth.  I am patient and at peace with the process of life.  

Day 267 For the love of trains

Day 267 For the love of trains

267:365

06/24/13

Louise Hay affirmation:   “Love will dissolve pain always.”

Inspiration exercise from 365 Daily Creativity Journal:   Recreate a famous work of art using the material and technique of your choice.

Media:  Scrapbook paper, Magazine photos, Mod Podge, Zots, Foam Core, Grapevine Vintage Railroad brochure and tickets, personal photo of New Hampshire train, Monet painting of train depot

Time:  1H:20M

Comments:  Today's collage features a train station painting by Monet (lower right hand corner), along with some personal memorabilia I've collected on the subject of trains.  

Seems I have long held a fascination for trains.  The black and white photo of the train engine releasing its steam was on I took many years ago while waiting for a vintage rail line ride into the mountains in New Hampshire.   The ticket stubs are from a more recent excursion on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad in Texas.  

  

Day 104 Bearded baby cleans house

Day 104  Bearded baby cleans house

104:365

01/12/13

Louise Hay affirmation:   “I am willing to begin where I am right now to clean the rooms of my mental house .”

Inspiration exercise from 365 Daily Creativity Journal:  Regress.  Work as if you were a young child or baby.   

Media:  Newsprint classified ads, Magazine photos, Postcard, Matte medium, Mod Podge, Tracing paper, Sharpie

Time:   1H:30M

Comments:   Saw the baby picture in a magazine a while back and kept it because it made me laugh.  
The wood structure in this collage makes me think of passing through a tunnel that leads to a clear mental house.  Getting from the baby to the clearing tunnel can take some effort in life. 

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