Here are the latest journal pages I've completed. The first two pages I used my self-portrait stencil. This one is called The Wheel of ME- I used the befunky.com website to try some different effects on a photo. There are lots of free ones and more if you sign up. You should check it out! I tried the gesso over magazine pics for this one. I got a great deal on some cool clear stamps at Big lots yesterday. They were only $1.00 a set. Awesome! I did these pages by coloring blocks with my Caran D'Ache crayons and then using the Sharpie water-based markers over them to write the virtues I'm aspiring to live out. I have had a few weeks off work to refuel and get introspective. I am really trying to use positive thoughts, imagery and words to keep myself on the high road. It is easy to get sucked into fear and negativity in my job and I am working hard at being good to myself and changing
patterns and habits that have not served me well. If anyone has ideas or suggestions along this line I am ready to listen.
I have a degree in Child Development and have been teaching for 25 years. Most of these years have been spent with second graders with the exception of 4 years in first grade. I love introducing my students to the joy of reading "chapter books" and the language of literature.
I am a mixed-media artist and am lucky to be teaching at a fine arts magnet school. I use music and visual art every day in my classroom.
I have been married for 29 years and my husband teaches High School English. I have raised 4 wonderful kids and am still working on the yellow labs that live in our house.
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Great pages! I love Be Funky. So much fun to play with. Hugs, Diane
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