Abstract expressionist junk journal.
A journal born from the advertisement brochures, in this case it was a gold jewelry store booklet that was just waiting for my art to be unleashed on it!
I say 'unleashed' because I just let myself go...went wild and just let the intuitive, or whatever part of the brain it is that allows one to paint fearlessly, take me on a fun ride!
Doubtlessly, there was a color explosion and layers and layers of color built up. I just let loose brushwork and wild lines drawn and drawn over again, (which I did not bother to paint in any methodical way), do the work for me.
I was looking at the colorful paintings of Jean Michael Basquiat and abstract expressionists, maybe that was the subconscious inspiration going on in my head.
Here are a few pictures...
And this page done with the SOC colors- aqua, yellow and pink
What my junk journal emerged from... |
On my journey with color , this is a work in progress and I hope it is interesting for you, my dear readers. On a last note, do you find any connecting theme in these paintings? Your unique viewpoint is what I would love to know.
Please do check in on Summer of Color - beautiful and fun arty event hosted by Kristin and also, the highly creative people over at,
Love the color! the pages are beautiful. I especially like the face with the fish. Nicely done
ReplyDeletehow wonderful that you made a journal out of junk and then gave yourself freedom to do what ever came to you. i can feel that freedom as i look at your pieces. so happy for the gift you gave yourself.
ReplyDeleteToo cool! I especially love the leaves and vines spread.
ReplyDeletefantastic paintings Zafaran!
ReplyDeleteVisiting from SOC! Really fun page--the leaves are great!
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ReplyDeleteYour SOC piece is very interesting. I'll submit mine today.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Your art journal pages are beautiful! I love your creativity!!! The SOC colors look amazing here.
ReplyDeleteI do like these, what wonderful colours and images and faces. My favourite is the leaves with that amazing purple background.
ReplyDeleteI really like how you just let go and let loose. The colors, faces, jungle leaves and space wonderful.
ReplyDeleteNicole/Beadwright
Love the eyes on the 3rd to the last photo ~ Gorgeous ~ and other creative works are lovely with wonderful color combination ~ Happy Weekend to you ~ xoxo
ReplyDeleteartmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
beautiful pages!
ReplyDeleteReally rich colourful pieces!
ReplyDeleteace journal pages
ReplyDeleteI see unusual color and patterns similar to Matisse.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!! I need to borrow it for some of my own Art journaling :)
ReplyDeleteI just joined SOC this last week, so am peeking back at week one offerings, as I've decided to play, too