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Book of Days Week 11  with Effy Wild  Art Journal Pages Two weeks ago, someone stole my art journal that I was using for this year.  It was hand bound and all of my work since January was in it.  Sad was I.  However, I am moving on and am using my favorite pre-made art journal by Dylusions.  I like the bigger one but it is hard to scan and post... I am not really tech savvy LOL.  Here is my spread for BOD week 11-

Book of Days Week #8 with Effy Wild This week in BOD, there was a little break where we could chose several different short journal prompts.  I chose to pull a tarot card and base my art journal page on that.  I pulled a good card- The King of Cups.  My art journal page is messy and my printer was running out of ink but... it is only an art journal and was meant to be whatever it turns out to be :-)

Book of Days Week 7 with Effy Wild http://learn.effybird.com/ One Line Portraits and a List of When Things Suck                     I've only drawn a couple of one line drawings and I don't remember liking them too much.  This lesson actually gave me the confidence to try again.  I am happy with the result.  I only used watercolor to paint my drawing and to apply a wash on my "List of When Things Suck".  I may do more of these one line drawings in the future but paint them with acrylics.

Book of Days Week 5 with Effy Wild http://learn.effybird.com/

Book of Days Week 4 with Effy Wild - Archetypes Using the book "Art Journal Your Archetypes", I researched and found those which I identified with the most.  For me, the Rescuer was most prominent.  The Rescuer is reactive and responsive and improves other people's situations.  She is the first person someone calls in a time of need  She loans or just gives people money, her car, or a spare bed.  She may rescue or adopt animals (I am a cat rescuer).  She donates money to rescue organizations and is prepared to give emotional or physical assistance. https://www.amazon.com/Art-Journal-Your-Archetypes-Techniques/dp/1440342717/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1516734857&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=journaling+your+archetype

Book of Days Week 3 with Effy Wild http://learn.effybird.com/   Watercolor, Acrylics, Stencils, Posca Pans, Rubber Alphabet Stamps, Scrapbook Paper, Washi Tape My goal  for this month is to jump start my creativity with these classes: Expressive Arts with Shelley Klammer Moonshine Book of Days and Journal 52 The Inner Child Workbook     General Art Journaling Activities

Book of Days is a year long art journal class which is run by Effy Wild   Here is my week one spread in which I lay out my goals/words for the year.  These are mindfulness, compassion, and loving kindness, all of which are very important in Buddhism as well as to me.  These words are a reminder to me and I hope that I practice mindfulness, compassion, and loving kindness throughout 2018.

Having found out in therapy that I needed to give my inner child a little more attention, I signed up for Effy Wild's Book of Days:  Self-Love Edition (like, the only one I have NOT taken LOL).   www.effywild.ning.com  My usual style of art journaling is quick and messy.  However, I felt the need to take my time and really do the work on these spreads.  It really does help! Cover Page for my art journal Week 1:  Setting my intention Week 2:  My True Colors I own a print of Tamara Laporte's and it inspired me to do this spread.  I just love the colors and it seems like this girl could be me :-) Week 3:  Self Love Primer I go the information for this spread from a wonderful article https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/evil-deeds/200806/essential-secrets-psychotherapy-the-inner-child Week 4:  Flower Moon Boon- A Wish upon a sunflower Week 5:  Self Care steps I own a copy of the book by Jane Davenport "Drawi...