My New Artjournal Bag:):)

 Well...my last art journal bag was bought right off my shoulder when I was out one day:):) I was happy to let it go. It always gives me a good feeling inside when ladies stop me and like my bags. Even more when they want to buy it right then and there:):) So, I needed a new art journal bag....I have had an idea rolling around in my head. So, I pulled out my duck cloth..and painted it with gesso.

                                                     .....then I got my finger painting on :):)

                                             ......I added spray inks, and black scribbles....

         .......After many, many layers of paint.....here are the final 2 pieces that I was happy with ..

                                                         .....add some fun and funky trim.....

     .... I also wanted a focal on the front of my bag....so, I added my favorite Picasso saying:):)

                                                                        ......back.....

                                                                         .....front.....

......and finally the handles.... I put a layer of gel medium over the top of it all to protect the paint. I am soooo in love with this new bag:):) I will NOT be selling this one off my shoulder. This one I am keeping all to my self :):)   I mean...I really need an art bag for when I go journaling out side the house ..right?!!

What I really needed this bag for is the awesome week I am having in Seattle!! As you are reading this post I am currently in Seattle with the one and only Teesha Moore!!! I am on an Art Journal Retreat. We will be busy all week learning new skills and journaling all over Seattle:):)

         I will do a post when I get back from my adventures with Teesha and Tracy (her hubby)!!!
                                    ......until I return....  Much love - Sandie