In my life as graphic designer, I usually have rules to obey. Assignments where text should be readable (!), pictures be decodable, page no. 12 should follow 11, and so on.I like this—but I also really like making stuff where I have to follow NO RULES. The Dear Diary-project is like this, and the collages too. Sometimes telling a little story, sometimes just a color, or emphera gathering. I love how I know nothing about the little piece before I begin (I rarely plan a collage). We just sort of take each other for a walk.
So today I thought about asking you to stroll along (if you'd like, and have the time?). I have no idea how it's gonna turn out, or if it'll be any good/pretty/interesting? (woup, felt the sligt sting of fear of not doing good for a sec there :) Anyhoo—stage one for this is some elements (which of course might be replaced, partly or alltogether—time will tell.
:-)Let's walk ...
A few links: I love this pair from Mrs. Eliot Books.
and four beautiful photo-collages from Fine Little Day: 1 2 3 4
Those delicious shades of green. Such sweet delight for the eyes... and the hands, too.
ReplyDeleteIf I find the chance, I hope to play along.
Am so happy to have discovered you through Aimee of Artsyville. What lovely collages! I am into collage as well - I really enjoy how things just happen, as you say, without forward planning. They kind of evolve, and sometimes I go back months later and add a bit. The book looks great - it is going on my Xmas list.
ReplyDeleteUsually I don´t like green a lot, but these shades are soooo nice!
ReplyDeletethat's one of the best parts about creating - not knowing where the walk will take you...
ReplyDeletelove the soothing quality of the colors and the rhythmic dance, a dip here and there, poetic.
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love the arrangement and the wonderful shades of green/ turquoise. lovely, lovely!
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous collection of things. the colors are just divine.
ReplyDeletereally really gorgeous. the colours and the white space. beautiful words too.
ReplyDeleteI love this arrangement! Looking at those colors always makes me feel good.
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