Monday, January 21, 2013

I am a Canvas

Monday, Monday.  Hi everyone, this is week 3 for AJC (Art Journal Caravan) and I took on the challenge to view myself as a canvas.  I thought about using a photograph but then decided to do a character sketch of myself.  I did the sketch, printed it out and colored with Copics, I then scanned it in and took it to photoshop and added it to the easel and canvas, all elements are from Emeto Designs - "Discovering Love". Background paper is Viva Studio "Penmanship".

My journaling:  "I am a canvas.  I am 66 layers of color, one for each year. I am layers of glazes, some sparkle, some shine, all of which have taken wrinkles with age.  The lines curve and bend with the joys and sorrows.  The base colors still radiate the passion inside, they have strong undertones of faith and persistence.  The canvas stands ready for sofe bristles of the brush to still add and refine, for that is the life of a canvas.  It is not a masterpiece until it has been signed by its' creator."

Hope you have a great week and hugs.

10 comments:

1CardCreator said...

This is amazing Sandi! I love how beautifully and accurately you have painted this and the poem that goes with it is as beautiful as you are. What an amazing woman! ~Diane

Carole Beath said...

This is so totally amazing, I am without the words.
The poem is truly awesome, the drawing is fabulous as are YOU.
Hugs
Carole

Bonnie said...

Oh my Sandi, that is wonderful. What a fabulous reflection of self,such depth! I "see" you as such a caring giving person that enhances life of those around you.

Kim Dellow said...

What a clever idea, just love your self portrait, it is wonderful! All of it! It is beautiful. Kim

Kelly said...

WOW...how cool is this...I love it! The poem is AWESOME. Such a perfect likeness of you!

Loopylou. said...

oh sandi this just rocks hun, its is awesome! I love how you drew you and oooh its just awesome,it will look so great in your journal
huge hugs Lou xxx

eiyiyi said...

This is so fabulous, and so very you. Sorry it's already Wednesday when I'm posting but I've been up to my elbows working on my latest album. Thank you for your gentle nudges toward the cameo. This newest project would never have seen the light of day without it! hugs, eileen

DonnaMundinger said...

I'm speechless on this one. You've said it all. Truly beautiful. xxD

RambleOn aka pam said...

beautiful!

RambleOn aka pam said...

speechless, mesmerized, awestruck, just beautiful!