Two More "3 Hearts" Journal Pages...

I'm really enjoying thinking about the subject of the 3 Hearts workshop I'm taking.  It's so complicated when you think about it - what parts of yourself do you share with the world, what parts do you only share with close friends and family, and what parts do you keep to yourself?

I can see myself adding to this journal, page by page for a long time to come.

Here are my latest two pages...

 This one is a title page for the first section of the journal.  The background is layers of acrylic paint over gesso.  I made the shadow of the woman by cutting out a figure from a magazine, and using it as a mask. The scallopy border is a Tim Holtz stamp; the hearts are a handmade stamp, and the "heart I share" words are written with a fine paint brush and india ink.

 Thinking about the heart I share with the world, this line from "Losing My Religion" came to mind...

It's an ode to relationships that I have jumped into too fast (in the past - this is not recent), and then realized that I shouldn't have opened myself up to that person so much.  Ever have that feeling? It's not about putting walls around your heart or anything, it's just that I've learned over time to take it slow with new friendships, until you know what you are getting into. 

The background on this one is gesso; then turquoise and lime shiva paint sticks, with a thin piece of napkin collaged over the top in places.  Then I placed the word stickers on top and covered it all up with black gesso.  I pulled the letter stickers off right away to expose the background layers. Super fun and easy!

If you want to check out the "She Had Three Hearts" workshop, click here for more info.

Alrighty, I guess that is about it for today.  I wish you a wonderful Wednesday my friends!  Thanks for visiting, and I will see you back here soon!