Karen made a wonderful little binder with little pocket pages that she handcut from watercolor paper. It is an incredibly charming book.
I started out by making the incredibly charming Alice.
Alice lives in a world where her nest is close to the ground.
But even though she lives close to the ground, Alice has an imagination and she dares herself to be more than she is.
The backside of the page symbolizes the places that Alice’s imagination and daring can take her.
Here is a close up view of the tags.
I had some fun comparing my work on this page to the first round robin book I did way back when, years ago, and seeing how much more depth and completeness there is in my art. A lot more spontaneity and a lot less planning. And, although this piece certainly has a loose Alice in Wonderland thing going on, it really is a lot more expressive than representative, which was part of what I where I wanted to go this year — I wanted my work to be more authentic.
Karen is in for a treat when her book makes it home to her! It is so full of beautiful art. I’m glad I got to see her book complete. I really wish I could see all of the others too!
I like this entry very much indeed. Your friend is indeed in for a treat 🙂
oooh! JOyce your page is awesome! and yes I agree about your work..since i have been there to witness the beginnning! Your work defintiely does have more depth and completeness to it…i love your textures and layers you always have added…you do some amazing things!
thanks for sharing alink to your gorgeous work..Karen is going to love this!~
xox
angela
Joyce, what a cool piece. The colors and textures…really perfect. I love the story that you are telling with this.
Joyce, I love it! Talk about imagination – this is perfect. I love the eggs, Alice, the story, the art – everything about it. And the very best part is it will be in my own little hands very soon. :o)
Thank you so much!
Karen
Joyce,
This is ingenious. You are to damn clever for words. Lucky Karen.
Judy S
Your pocketful work is wonderful; both in Karen’s and Kim’s books. ellie’s skirt is wonderful. and, I’m really jealous about the iPhone.
Joanne, who is trying to catch up on blogs