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Saturday, 1 May 2010

Symbolic self portrait


This is the second page I have done in my special journal for Pam Carriker's Journalling 365 workshop. The symbolic self portrait was done in conte creayon, you create the highlights with a kneadable eraser. I have never used a conte crayon before in my life and it is quite different from any other medium I have worked with before. The whole process took me well out of my comfort zone but is well worth exploring further. Pam is a brilliant teacher!

14 comments:

  1. Wow, that's awesome, what a cool technique! love what you've done here!!

    Linda

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  2. Wow, this is an amazing piece, Astrid! Fantastic! Diane

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  3. Astrid, this is so dear, wise, youthful and you. I can feel your sweet presence in her. This is a grand thing. I am excited to know of this journal. I send you light and blessings.

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  4. Congratulations, Astrid! I have chosen your wonderful piece as Art of the Week this week on Mixed Media Monday! Diane

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  5. Wow Astrid das ist fantastisch.
    Einfach grandios.

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  6. Well, you did a great job out of your comfort zone ;-) Beautiful, and love your journaling !

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  7. This piece is remarkable, Astrid! I'm off to learn more about the technique now!

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  8. Astrid this is really stunning - I must have missed it when I did my usual 'rounds' at the beginning of the week. A well deserved winner of the Art of the Week title, congratulations! You should keep going out of your comfort zone if this is what you produce!

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  9. S-P-E-C-T-A-C-U-L-A-R!!!!!!
    Astrid this is AMAZING, your Journal pages are so A-L-I-V-E!

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  10. Wow - absolutely stunning. Beautiful work.

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  11. Beautiful work Astrid .....she is stunning and so serene ....what are Pam's classes are they online ?.......Lorna

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  12. Astrid, you may say that using the crayon took you out of your control zone, but the results are superb! This is absolutely gorgeous!!!! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  13. Astrid, I'm sorry I missed this exquisite portrait during the challenge. I happened to see it as "art of the week" at MMM and was blown away by its beauty. An amazing piece of art.

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