where I sit and drink large mugs of tea in the afternoon

Do journal pages look more interesting if they are photographed on table where they were made?

Don't you love trying to look at everything in the background that forms the studio that people work in? 
I know that I love seeing messy caotic studios where there are layers and piles of stuff all over just waiting in turn to become something.

These pages are from "The Supreme Journal", see the category side bar link for more from this journal. A cut and paste kind of journal that was made from a mix of paper with enlarged photos sewn here and there.

Pockets were made with all kinds of stuff thrown in, then everything was bound together with no regard to order.
It's a big messy journal just like the studio I work in with only a small space carved out to work in.

All kinds of paper gathered from daily life.
A place to put stuff like bizarre letters from family members that may become humorous over time.  Unlikely, but they are gathered among the pages just in case.

Speeding tickets from foreign countries, menus, reciepts and junk mail, everything finds a place in this journal.
Flotsam and jetsam is my favorite type of journal, everything that washes up in daily life.
A wreck of a journal.

Bits and pieces are clipped to pages, some make it onto the pages, some become lost in the mess only to resurface to become part of some other journal.

Anything and everything is fodder when I make a journal, like half a record. I have no idea where the other half is or why I happened to have half a record but it seemed to belong in this journal.

and I bought a new chair

seriously....white leather
Any guesses how long it will stay white. BUT, it was on sale and comfortable. I have convinced myself that it is okay if I get paint or markers on it.  When the white leather gets to a point of no return I will glue paper and paint on it making into a working chair journal. 

A chair journal, now that is fun. 
I predict it isn't long until some paint intentionally gets spilled to speed this process along.

At some point, there will be spray paint and stencils involved.

and something added to my etsy shop because I love making things other than journals even though my blog readers want to see journal pages.

As a self supporting artist, crafter, journal maker I have to make stuff to sell, so bear with me.


Sewing Motor Controller bracelet
(clever how I came up with the name for this one, some things just name themselves)
click here for more pictures and details

Comments

[Chris]

Oh wow, earlier this morning, I was wondering how to best photograph my messy journal pages, and was thinking clean background - but I love yours with all the goodies on your work table. Like Jo, I'm in the middle of cleaning up but am such a procrastinator, and prefer reading your words.

[Jo Reimer]

Yep, I love seeing the background where people create... the messy, real spaces, not like that Somerset publication about Studios where mess is non-existent. Messy tables and working woman go together. However, once in a while one needs to clean it all up and start fresh... where I am today. This isn't a job I like to do. I'd rather look at your blog.

[Olivia King]

I do love looking in the background at other people's studio stuff. I think a blog just about studios would be a great blog (for artists) to look at and read! I love your journals, and your jewelry! I just bought a Zutter so I can make my own journals too! Now I have to figure out how to use it!
Olivia

[Toni Brown]

I love seeing your pages no matter where they're photographed OR made ... it IS nice to get a sense of your studio space, but I have to say that I seem to 'feel' you most strongly through your flower photos. That chair rocks! I want one in orange!

[Jill]

WHo ever thought of using a record?! What a great idea! Thanks for the ideas and inspiration. : )

[katiejane]

Patty, I love seeing both your journals and your jewelry. Both speak volumes of the person you are, creative, clever and a lover of all things old. Thank you for giving us a peek into your creative process.

[Brian Kasstle]

Oh I am sooo envious of your creative space. I love those cabinets! Very cool.

[donnalee]

awesome space, awesome journal...totally awesome creative talent!! thank you much for sharing :)

[Marit]

Your blogpost today is so whimsical and versatile! I love your white chair! I would do the same - intentionally spill on it to 'have it done' (maybe even use permanent markers!Ha!) Your art journal pages are fun, fun, fun! Love to see what's on/in there - and yes, the background of the table is as interesting! Enjoy the weekend dear one!

[Trish W.]

I love seeing your handmade jewelry interspersed with the journal pages - your style is so unique! It was the jewelry that caught my eye to start with :-)