Sunday, August 14, 2011

commissioned journal

i was recently commissioned to create an art journal for someone. i was given some ideas of what the person receiving the journal might like. it really enjoyed myself when i made this journal over the last few days. i find preparing the pages to receive the art is the most fun for me. i love to paint with my hands. that's right - no brushes were used in making these backgrounds. it's so freeing to me to smear the gesso and paint around with my fingers. i love how un-technical that is.

the cover












the first of the inside pages


more inside pages


a few more inside pages


and more


and the back cover




created by roc at 2:17 PM

12 comments:

  1. PhotocatAugust 14, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    It's gorgeous. Whoever will get this album will get a treasure. It's funny, I used the little kid with the white dress standing on the chair this afternoon too on one of my pages. It's a small world.
    You truly made a fascinating book! Congrats...

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  2. JennibellieAugust 14, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Oh my I just want to hold it. I love all these pages, fabulous, fabulous journal pages :)

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  3. NettyAugust 14, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Wonderful journal, you always use such fab colours. x

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  4. Terri KahrsAugust 14, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    OMG! I just signed back into The Matrix after a two-week break, and look at what I found!!! OMG! Roc, this journal is SUPERB!!!! (Using the "hand" was pure genius!!!) This is going to make someone ecstatic!!! Love & Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  5. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Beautiful job and oh so creative.
    Fabulous ability displayed.
    Love it .

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  6. Outstanding StrangerAugust 15, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    wONDERFUL Wonderful, wonderful...w

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  7. sharonAugust 15, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    This is sooooo gorgeous! Really! I love the brightness, and your yummy details!

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  8. WWAugust 15, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Roc...those pages are stunning. Awesome job. She'll LOVE it!!

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  9. DianeAugust 15, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    What a wonderful gift to receive-- the recepient is going to be VERY excited--this is scrumptous!

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  10. jackieAugust 17, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    I love your style.......your colors are so bright and cheerful. The one who received your work will cherish it I am sure!

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  11. BarbAugust 17, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    HI Roc,
    Oooooh, what a lucky person to be receiving this amazing journal!
    lUv it !!
    Barb in Texas

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  12. Dori PatrickAugust 19, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    A lucky, lucky someone is going to receive that journal! So lovely!!!

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