Journal Front Page

Journal Front Page
Originally uploaded by Connie Vickers

Just when you think I have finally given up, I come up with another post. Go figure! I am taking a class with Laure Ferlita on Journaling and really enjoying her ideas, suggestions, demos and instruction. It is always great to be in a class and see familiar names (keeps me in a comfort zone on that level anyway). Inspiration from classmates and an urgency to make something NOW in order to keep up with assignments is just what I needed. Now let's see if I can get on to page two!

Book

I've been meaning to share this ever since I saw that Amazon.com not only had our book up for pre-order, but also posted an image of the book cover. We've known for quite some time what the cover would look like, and we've reviewed a design copy of the book. And we must say that it looks awesome. The designer at F+W, Kelly O'Dell, did an amazing job making the book feel like it is a journal. She used one of Dave's journals for the cover, and converted one of the stickers into the title, and added little bits and pieces of digital fodder - including pictures of the two of us - to give the cover the feel of one of our journals. The inside is just as well designed, and she used many of our journal pages as the backdrop to the text. I can't wait to get a copy of the actual book in my hands.

If you would like to pre-order it, you can go to Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble. If you would like to wait for a signed copy, Dave and I will be selling those directly from our website once the book drops in May. It's still unbelievable that soon our book will be in bookstores across the country. Very, very cool.

Calligrafun

Calligrafun
Originally uploaded by Connie Vickers

My Accomplices in Art seem to be taking a break from our site, but in case you check in...

I just started a class with Martha Lever called "CalligraFun" and it is. Several of my online art buddies are right in their with me trying to see if we can learn the art of Fun Lettering! This is my first attempt.

You guys are the best. How can it be a year since we were together. Hope you holidays were great! Hugs.

Christ Candle 2009

Christ Candle 2009, originally uploaded by Connie Vickers.

I have played all day. Rainy and cold and the perfect day to stay in and work in my journal. Tried lots of media today working on lesson #3 of a great journal class with Kate. Quick sketches. Really really bad sketches - but good experience. I think all of those "bad" sketches helped me work out the plan for my Christmas card for this year. Hopefully tomorrow I will turn this into a 4x6 I can mail to friends and family. No PROCRASTINATING! We will see...

Happy Thanksgiving!

One of my dear friends just returned from NCCAT all excited about her week and her journey into journaling. It made me sad that I have lost touch with the wonderful friends I made at NCCAT just a year ago. I think of our time together often and hope you are all journaling. My style of journal has varied since then and the book is much smaller - but just as personal and just as important. Life is a journey, not a destination. I hope your journey is a good one. Happy Holidays to all of you. love and hugs

Connie

reflections

here's the reflections stuff in word

Taking the Plunge!!

Hello all! I have finally taken the plunge and opened n etsy site. Right now it has photography on it but I am working up to putting some of my Art Journal pages up for sale. Trying to decide which one and how to price it and all that jazz...and secretly...I am a little shy about showing my pages to 'the world'. It was harder than I thought to put the photography...what if nobody likes them??? lol My husband laughed at me and said..upload those images...you will be fine! Anyway, if you want to check out the site here is the address: Enjoy!

www.moonchildphotography.etsy.com

Here is a sample: