A few more pages from my latest journal. So far, I have completed the first 11 pages of my book. The 2-page spread with the blue butterfly, took me a couple of hours to complete. I painted the butterfly and added a lot of detail to it. The photo doesn't really do it justice. On the other side of that page, I added several layers, including a sketch of a skeletal view of a spine and lower back, that I drew. Then, I added packing tape and stamped the girl into it for a more interesting page.

Where the fuck have I been?! I have no idea why I haven't posted. Maybe it's because I have been incredibly busy for the last 6 weeks. But, I have been on a mini-vacation for the last 5 days, so now I have no excuse! Although I report back to work tomorrow, I have gotten a lot of rest and had had time to make a lot of art. I have been in love with India and its colors for quite awhile. So, after making a travel journal and field kit for my colleague and friend, Samira, I decided that the next book I made would be for me. Here are some shots of my new book and a peek at some of my journal pages inside. Speaking of India, yesterday I got a chance to buy a few pieces from the Paper Source's new India collection. Since the Paper Source is only a few blocks away from my home, I make it a point of going in there a couple of times a month. A cheap, decadent habit! Yesterday, I got out of there with minimal damage - under $15.00 worth of paper goods! The papers are gorgeous.