Sunday, October 26, 2008

Jump Start Journaling

I have been wanting to start a daily visual journal for a while now but have not seemed to be able to find the time. To remedy this, I am about to begin several group projects/workshops, all of which I will be posting about soon. In the mean time, I thought my recent vacation would be a good time to jump start my journaling. So, one part of my travel journal is my first official visual journal, documenting my experiences in New Mexico in a nonrepresentational fashion. I handbound sheets of cold-press watercolor paper, covering each spread with different color acrylic washes. I plan to attach the pages to an altered book cover when complete. The book is approximately 4 1/4" x 6". Below are images of 4 pages/2 spreads. Click to enlarge.







22 comments:

Leslie said...

These pages are wonderful, Seth. A daily visual journal is on my to-do list as well.

My copy of your zine arrived yesterday. It is awesome. Thanks!

Altered Route said...

Wonderful journal pages!!
Connie

mansuetude said...

that seed pod on the finger, it is so perfect, especially given that you are evoking time... very smart.

Anonymous said...

Cool, Seth. I didn't know you didn't journal...so- is it everything you thought it would be?

Anonymous said...

wonderful seth, good to see your pages!

Chris said...

What style you have!

bockel24 said...

Lovely pages, especially the crow page!

Anonymous said...

very very VERY cool and beautiful, seth. happy journaling! x nina

Crafty Green Poet said...

these pages look great, I look forward to seeign more!

Gwen Buchanan said...

Seth, I'm really pleased to see your newest work.. beautiful art...

Anonymous said...

Very exciting Seth. I particularly like the crow page
K

Lynn Cohen said...

very cool pages!!!!

Kim Logan said...

beautiful.
x

rivergardenstudio said...

What intriguing pages, Seth. I love the passages about catching moments as they pass. Very beautiful. I mailed your book out today after work... Roxanne

azirca said...

I could never be disciplined enough to have a daily journal, I know, I've tried and failed!
Fabulous inspiring pages.

Anonymous said...

Awesome journal pages...enjoy the process and memories! Debbie

Gaby Bee said...

Really cool pages, Seth. Fabulous layout. Can't wait to see more.

Anonymous said...

Seth - these are gorgeous!
so rich and sensual - all that yummy texture - love the palm - and the lines - it's all wonderful...

xox - eb.

Jazz said...

I love these pages Seth.

Unknown said...

Love these journal pages...it is so fun to sneak a peek into someone's travel experience...in addition to the visual treat!

Unknown said...

I love your journal pages Seth...I'm so happy you responded to my msg to ALL cuz I finally came to see your work. Wonderful!!! Bevie

Supria Karmakar said...

I love these wonderful images of your visual journal...I am currently engrossed in the altered book process..and am loving it so much...thanks for sharing Seth.
Supria