PUBLISHED in A World of Artist Journal Pages

Somebody pinch me, please :)
I *finally* got my hands on a signed copy of Dawn Sokol's new book, A World of Artist Journal Pages. And guess what...

I'm published!! Hollllla!

 Martice gets PUBLISHED in A World of Artist Journal Pages!

1000+ Artworks
230 Artists
30 Countries

What an honor for me to be included as an artist who inspires so many throughout the art journaling community! 

This book is packed with a plethora of interviews, thought-provoking art, oh, I've also discovered a few techniques that are new to me...gonna have a PlaYdaTe this weekend, that's for sure!

come closer to my journal pages...enjoy :-)

Journal page #1 Titled: "I Am Flourishing without Fear"

Mixed media: image transfers, acrylic, oil pastels, graphite, scrapbook paper + gesso on telephone book pages

Journal page #2 Titled: "Abstracted Flora"

Mixed media: image transfer, watercolor, pressed leaves + flowers, oil pastels, ribbon + gesso on telephone book pages

Wanna be among the first to peek inside my art journals + get access to dozens of mixed media art tutorials, created to help you develop your own style?

If so, hop on over to my MUSEletter + join the SOUL tribe (click image, below)

A BIG OL' THANKS to DAWN SOKOL for curating such a visual feast!

A World of Artist Journal Pages, curated by Dawn DeVries Sokol

Journal on!

Whimsical mixed-media and collage Bookmarks

I cannot stand to fold the pages of a book! I simply can't bring myself to "dog ear" or fold down the corner of a page to keep my place while reading. You know what I'm saying, right?!

Ahh, come on. Don't gimme that look!

*Sigh* just thinking about it makes me cringe, lol!

I'm always looking for something to keep my place when I finish reading. Most of the time, I'm grabbing for a piece of scrap paper, a pencil or paper clip.

...so that's why I've finally decided to create my own:

WHIMSICAL BOOKMARKS

Whimsical, mixed-media bookmarks by Martice Smith II

If you've never heard of RubberMoon stamps - my friend, you are REALLY missing out! Please take a look at what's to offer on the website, when you have time. There is something for everyone!

All stamps are designed by artists for artists.

Here are the 5 stamps I used in my project:

(from left to right): 
Frida

RubberMoon Alphabet Stamp
Large Fern
Save the Date stamp
Kae Pea-New Moon-Art Stamp

*Note: this project has been submitted to: Mixed Media Monthly Challenge #6  - STAMPS!*

See how I created these mixed-media collage bookmarks, right here on the RubberMoon Arts blog!

Package Tape Postcard::TUTORIAL

Package Tape Postcard tutorial published on the MixedMediaArt.net website! Go check it out :)

Send beautiful correspondence to your friends. Image transfer technique using packing tape.

Tutorial here: Package Tape Postcard

I hope you enjoy the tutorial! If you make one or more, be sure to share a link in the comments section.