Judith and Her Maidservant, Artemisia Gentileschi

10,252. Thinking about Trail of Shadows and how I don’t want it to become another A Lamentation of Swans–one rock around my neck is enough, thank you. I’ve decided to stick with my original tactic. Each time I sit down to write, my goal is to answer this question: “What happens in this chapter?” That’s how I wrote Chapters 1 and 2 of ToS. Now I’m at Chapter 3 and I want to keep moving. No stopping and sobbing in place. Starting August 1, 2 pages a day.

William Godward

The Signal, John William Godward

10,252. Saturday! It’s about time! So glad I don’t have to get up and go anywhere today. Last night I worked on the Trail of Shadows outline, asking myself questions, questions, questions, and today the questions continue. They’re endless. The only thing missing is a bright light and the threat of water torture, but I’m definitely tied to the chair.

Pastel Scratchboards

Here is a project grade 2 did last week.

It comes from this book.

Take a piece of heavy paper like manila tag or cardstock.......... Using pastels color little bits at a time in bright colors.       

Color in the entire page.

Take some black acrylic paint and paint over entire page.

Using a wooden skewer or toothpick scratch in your design.

Here are the finished results from Grade 2.  We were following the book and scratching in a grid design but you can easily do a full picture like the one posted at the beginning.  Thicker lines tend to look better.

Great work Grade 2.  Why don't you give it a try?

30 Bloggers, 30 Days, 30 Crafts

Today I am featured in Skip to my Lou's "30 bloggers, 30 days, 30 crafts". If you get a chance you might want to check out all the amazing bloggers and projects. Lots to keep you busy all summer long.  Keep checking back throughout the month!



Have a great weekend and we will see next week!