This is a genuine 1887 handwritten ledger page, backed with acid-free cardstock.
Some of the original handwriting appears on the vintage paper.
On top I've done some pen and wash paintings/sketches from my photos of gardens and other delights. It's an ACEO - 2.5x3.5" - collectible art trading card size. Done in pen & wash - art journal, sketchbook style.
Sometimes a friend just lets you loose in their garden. This was what happened with Connie's garden. A much loved and carefree garden full of delightful old treasures and critters. A venture of discovery. Light and shadow. A great old wheelbarrow here, with rusty watering can. Overflowing with bright red geraniums.
I've used white gesso under some of the painting - as this helps to make the colors 'pop' a little more.
This is the same type of sketching used in art journals, urban sketches, and travel diaries.
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Create your own SFA sketchbook/art journal:
Newly created, and now sharing - printable pages for you to start your own art journal (8 images - 4 sheets) - 4x6 unique and gorgeous butterfly images as pages by DreamyPapers, $3.50 on Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/listing/162984700/printable-pages-art-journal-4x6
making the world lovelier, one image at a time ...
Downloadable as 4 printable pages as a kit
to start or add to a 4x6 art journal. It includes vintage papers that
are over 100 years old, and handwritten. I created them for one of my
themed recycled art journal sketchbooks, and now make a few of the
interior papers available for your dream book!
I love to provide creative images that inspire others to use as inspiration to add their personal touch.
... sketch, paint, write, enjoy the images to your heart's content.
Add more pages, to complete your journal - lined pages, sketch paper,
watercolor paper, recycled papers, envelopes and more - 4x6" is a super
neat size for a journal that you can take with you for inspiration - and
when creative moments hit.
More themes - kits and full journals to come.
