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Fake Journal, raincoat, letters to antigone

Fake Journal 2012 cover
fake journal 2012
I love blog hopping which is how I found Roz's IFJM blog.  For the month of April, participants keep a fake journal that is outside of their regular visual journal.

My mind started leaping with ideas. In the next few weeks, you'll see posts titled "Fake Journal" on my blog.

I dug up this old journal that I had refused to throw away 'cuz I knew some day it would have a purpose. For the cover, I collaged one of my failed paintings and wrote a short message. I've been carting it around with me since 2008, from Japan to Mexico to California and now Washington.
fake journal page one
fake journal page one


letters to antigone



Journal: 8.25 x 5.5 notebook with kraft paper pages and blue ballpoint pen

Letters to Antigone Cover: 4 x 6 140# watercolor paper, line drawing with black micron pen, monoprint tissue paper collaged onto drawing with pieces ripped off.

Comments

Tracy said…
This is a very exciting project, Juana... I look forward to seeing how this unfolds for you. :o) Happy Days ((HUGS))
Joan Tavolott said…
Great start to your journal. I will be back to see more.
annie said…
I saw this when I was commenting on your 52 Photos Project entry. I didn't do it last year but I did it the year before and it turned out to be amazingly therapeutic for me. I hope to do it in April of 2013. I like what I have seen of yours!
GalleryJuana said…
Thanks everyone for your lovely comments.
Annie, I hope to do this in 2013 too and will keep a look out for yours.

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