NEW WORKS FROM THE STUDIO OF ART BY WENDY
On your Mark, Get Set, Go! The race is on, up into the air then down into the water. Glide, kick and stroke. I can still feel the excitement and focus at the beginning of the race. When I was younger, I swam competitively for several years, the breast stroke was my specialty. It was a sad summer day when my 14 year son could beat me in a swimming race.
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On your Mark, Get Set, Go! The race is on, up into the air then down into the water. Glide, kick and stroke. I can still feel the excitement and focus at the beginning of the race. When I was younger, I swam competitively for several years, the breast stroke was my specialty. It was a sad summer day when my 14 year son could beat me in a swimming race.
Travel Journaling is very much like racing. You find your spot, pull out your gear and
'go at it'. The excitement of place and
time is very much there. But the moment
is fleeting; a bus to catch, the light is changing, your friends are waiting. They all call for you to move on.
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| Start your book with a BANG!! |
Like racing, journaling does not start there. .
. .
There is prep to do first. You can imagine the days I spent at the pool,
swimming lengths, practicing starts and turns, breathing exercises and
more. Success in Travel Journaling
requires prep as well. Each trip has its
own requirement. My upcoming trip to
Scotland requires a small lightweight
pack. My last post, Time to Crack Open
That Travel Journal, talked about putting a mini kit together.
Once Your Materials are ready now it's time
to Revv Up your Journal . . .
Prep your book with a few treats to enjoy on
your adventure:
A Title Page to create the mood:
This really personalizes your book, it also
starts to build on the anticipation of the trip. I choose a rock formation to feature on my
title page. It is a prominent structure on
the Isle of Sky and part of our day trip.
Notice my business card in the corner.
It is a good idea to put your contact info on the front or back page of
your book in case it gets lost.
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| Churches on the River Ness - Imagine we will walk on that bridge, really soon. |
A Map to track the adventure:
I found this a really valuable exercise. When I first starting looking at plans for
our trip I was overwhelmed. Everything
was new to me. Once I drew my map I had
a really good idea of where I was going. This is also where I discovered the
painting kit I had originally planned to use was not going to work out. (See last post)
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| Striking a National Note with the flag. |
Pictures to spark your couriousity:
This has turned into an awesome activity. I went
online and found a few pictures of places we will see on our trip. I have used
these pictures to draw in my book; spacing the drawings throughout, roughly in
the order we will be traveling. Now, I
can hardly wait to see them as I already have intimately knowledge about them.
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| Symbols make great decorations |
Little touches to tantalize and intrigue you on
your trip:
Flip through your book and prep pages with colour,
lines or shapes of any kind. I used some
of the symbols of Scotland to decorate my pages. Who knew the thistle was so important to
them. And of course, how can you not
have a drawing of bagpipes in your book!! When you are trying to catch a quick
sketch on site, having a shape to fill instead of a whole page, makes it
totally doable. After all, my sisters are not going to wait, that long for me.
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| Scottish Book without bagpipes?! |
Once you have prepped you will be so ready for
your trip . . .
You will not only know more about your adventure but more
importantly you will know your materials. You will feel confident in pulling them out
at a moments notice and 'getting down to work'.
But most of all you will already have this great journal underway that
makes you feel good whenever you open it.
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| Even simple shapes add so much to blank page. They invite you to write or draw something. |
Do you prep your Travel Journals before a
trip? What things do you do?
Want help with your pictures? My next post is on my medium - ink and
watercolour pencils - Edinburgh Castle.
I can't wait to go there!
Come join me at the Expressions Art Gallery, Maple Ridge. There is only room for 3 people at each session so contact me to register.
Drop-In and Draw with Wendy Mould,
Monday, May 8 & 15, 10-12pm & 1-3pm.
Monday, May 8 & 15, 10-12pm & 1-3pm.
Expressions Art Gallery, 227 & Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge.
Bring your sketchbook and your project and come draw. I will be happy to give you a few pointers as you work on your drawing. $15 Pre-Registration Required. Contact Wendy
My 3 Horse Doodle Cards LET'S RIDE, LITTLE ONE AND FREE SPIRIT are 1 Digital Downloads Pack at my Etsy Shop. Yes, you can print and personalize your own cards instantly. Your family and friends will love them. See the story of their creation here.
Be sure to like and share my posts.
You won't miss a single one if you Follow by Email or Like my Facebook Page. Keep up with all the art events by joining my email list (see sidebar on my blog)
Have a great artful day,
Wendy
Wendy
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