Here Comes August

We made it to Missouri. We have been here a week and a half. I really like it here, but I don't have a job yet. In between the time I am applying for jobs and taking my kids to enroll in school and dance, I have had some time to play with water colors.

First up is my completed July calendar journal. I am proud that I have kept up with this as long as I have.

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I also have August's ready to be filled. (I have September's, too, but you will have to wait for that one.)

I completed 30 days of creating faces. Most of them are female, but there is one questionable one and one definite boy. Don't forget to sign up for Julie's Art Journal Every Day.

Finally, I have been inspired by this lady. Her flowers are so bright and vibrant! Paint and I are just getting to know each other so I have tried painting some flowers. Although they are nothing like hers, I am pretty pleased with the outcome.

I feel I have neglected my blogging, but I think that is because I haven't had any change in status. Maybe when I have more going on other than watching the USA network and playing mom taxi I will feel a little more inspired.Link

Comments

Rieni said…
your flowers are very nice, and I hope you will find yourself a job soon.
August 2, 2011 at 2:59 AM
flutterbycrafter said…
Lovely pages, gorgeous colours, love your faces, good luck on the job front
August 2, 2011 at 3:10 AM
Sandra Hall said…
I like your faces page too! Your July journal pages are also great - love the pink and blue journal blocks :)
August 2, 2011 at 5:09 AM
Luna Art said…
Great pages I love the little doodles on your journalling blocks! Your flowers have turned out really well, you should be pleased with them! x
August 2, 2011 at 6:22 AM
MJ said…
Things always have a way of working out, even if it is differently than we planned. Meanwhile, enjoy your journalling blocks and easing into Missouri life!
August 2, 2011 at 10:22 PM
Unknown said…
Love the shades of blue for August. Great flower paintings too !
August 3, 2011 at 6:00 AM
Kim Dellow said…
Gorgeous, lovely pages and I love your flowers. Kim
August 3, 2011 at 3:17 PM
GG said…
Glad you made it there safe. Admire your watercolor journals. Very nice.
August 3, 2011 at 11:33 PM
Wildflowerhouse said…
Love the colors you have chosen. I bet the job is right around the corner. :-)
August 4, 2011 at 1:34 PM
thekathrynwheel said…
Oh my goodness, you have had a busy time! Your pages look fab and I'm so glad that you are managing to keep up despite being so busy. Good luck with the job hunting :-)
August 4, 2011 at 3:50 PM
Isabelle Norris said…
beautiful work!
Love your august page. sandcastle... sun... perfect
isa
August 4, 2011 at 7:19 PM
pearshapedcrafting said…
Great pages, I love your little drawings. A face a day looks like a fun thing to do too! Look forward to seeing what you get up to in August!
August 6, 2011 at 2:25 AM
Unknown said…
Wow you seem so organised. Lovely pages and colours x
August 6, 2011 at 4:57 AM
Liverpool Lou (Anne) said…
Love the colours on both July and August pages :-) Great job with all the faces and I'm impressed wity your flowers.
Anne xx
August 8, 2011 at 7:32 AM
Sharne Gregory said…
Great pages! God luck with the job hunting!
August 8, 2011 at 5:39 PM
Anonymous said…
love the color blocks on your calendars, they look great!
August 10, 2011 at 6:00 PM
Lynette (NZ) said…
I always love to see the creative way you fill your pages :-)
August 11, 2011 at 11:35 PM
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