Home is Heaven for Beginners

Combination of an altered book page with some digital extras....I like doing this to get an idea of what my page needs. I can experiment without ruining the original.

"Being a Mom" - Altered Art

Being a mom is the most amazing, fulfilling and ecstatic experience there is and at the same time, terrifying, frustrating and full of difficulties. A mom loves her child with all of her being and that love never changes. And yet, when they are older, living out that love is a difficult task. Knowing whether to say something or keep quiet, whether to try to teach or let them learn on their own, acting on your feelings or holding back - always, it is a balancing act. And so often, no matter what you choose to do, you are misunderstood and rejected. You don't know what your child is thinking or how they are interpreting your actions, words or lack of either. Only later, you might find out that things were totally interpreted opposite of what you meant. And by then it is too late - the damage has been done. Lost opportunities are only seen in retrospect. Words unsaid, hugs unhugged, feelings unshared, trust undemonstrated. Only grace will allow rebuilding. Grace and unconditional love. May I ever seek to increase grace and unconditional love for all of my children. This is my prayer.

Vintage Photo Altered Page

Vintage image is from Land of Nod Studios found here.

Digital Play - Altered Art - "Beauty"

"Woman - Don't Follow the Crowd" Altered Book Page

Here is a spread from my "Vintage Gypsy" themed Altered Book. I love the quote - it is attributed to Albert Einstein, but I am not sure that is accurate.

Love Takes Off Masks - Altered Book Page

This is an altered book page from a couple of years ago. I added a digital quote.

Gypsy Woman Altered Book Page

Just playing around and having fun. I love this picture of the gypsy woman. I layered her over a background that I made in an altered book.

Life is Hard - Altered Book Page

  

Life is hard. Be kind to those who love you.  You know that old adage - you don't know what you've got til it's gone....well, it is really true. So often, people are unkind or harsh toward those who truly love them and care about them the most. Those that are willing to stand by you when life is tough are only able to take so much. Eventually they will just walk away, because they just can't take the pain anymore. This piece was made as a reminder to everyone. Be kind to those who love you. It will be better for everyone in the long run.

This piece is scraped paint over a page with a digital overlay of a toy horse diagram. I am enjoying combining my altered book pages with digital art. This is pretty new territory for me, but I am learning as I go.

Dreaming in French - Altered Book Page

Digital overlay on an altered book page.