Brian Kasstle's Blog

Spread 0064 – Traveler

apaperbear — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:30:44 +0000

“Traveler”

Vintage and personal images, ink, paint, gesso, acrylic paint, sigano white pen, black gel pen, sepia brown gel pen.

4 February, 2012

One of my most cherished memories of traveling with good friends to Europe for the first time. Besides the amazing historic sights, having tea at Herrods in London, a very memorable lunch at Fauchon served by our most flirtatious waiter and chef in Paris. Made all the more sweet with fabulous friends.

This page done at on another memorable day at Orly’s classes with fabulous food and visual journal friends .

Spread 0063 – Tea 4 Two

apaperbear — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:10:29 +0000

“Tea 4 Two”

Acrylic Paint, Vintage images and personal images, black gel pens.

4 February, 2012

Remembering. One of my favorite memories of my mother is during winter months up in Montana, she would make us loose leaf black tea with milk and sugar. When we were done she would read my tea leaves. Sweet memories.

From another of Orly’s wonderful classes.

As always click on the image to view a full size image.

Spread 0062 – Cut My Brain

apaperbear — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:36:51 +0000

“Cut My Brain”

8 February, 2012

Paint, ink, vintage and personal images, gel pen.

If they cut my brain will I still be me? Will you still love me? Questions without answers.

Spread 0061 – The Language Of My Hand/My Own Text

apaperbear — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:15:35 +0000

“The Language Of My Hand/My Secret Text”

21 January 2012

Vintage papers, gesso, acrylic paint, ink, tape, sigano pen.

Another one of the great lessons at the house of Orly Avineri. Have you ever looked closely at your hand? You have a complete language there. It says so much. Also have you ever wanted to creat your own secret text? This is my language. This is my text.

Spread 0060 – Mayan – The Man/Bear Who Writes In A Journal

apaperbear — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:18:27 +0000

Mayan – The Man/Bear Who Writes In A Journal

21 January, 2012

Vintage papers, ink, acrylic paint, sigano gel pens, tapes.

We journeyed to the house of Orly Avineri and studied many things. The ways of the Mayan’s writings. These are my writings. I am changing something running.

Spread 0059 – Because I Have To.

apaperbear — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:21:12 +0000

Spread 0059 – “Because I Have To”

Crackle paste, vintage images and papers, paint, white Sigano pen.

September 2011

I was in the middle of posting this spread when I happened to click on Kelly Kilmer’s blog spread about Melissa Peacock’s blog post and bam. It’s all changed.

Why do I do this? Why do I create art/journal spread’s & post them on my blog? Well about 3 plus years ago I found art journaling, something went off in my head. I had not done much art except for a few art classes. I’ve taken some amazing classes from the wonderful Orly Avineri and I was on my way and driven. I have to do this, it’s that simple. I have to do it for me, it is who I am.

Why do you art journal?

Spread 0058 – Variations

apaperbear — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:01:18 +0000

“Variations On A Theme”

Vintage papers, Black Gesso, Ink, Acrylic Paint, Sigano White Gel Pen.

September 2011.

A variation on a theme started here. Perhaps the start of a series, a mystery?

As always click on the image for a larger view.

Spread 0057 – Knowledge

apaperbear — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:24:41 +0000

“I Did Not Know”

January 15, 2012

Vintage images, moulding paste, crackle paste, acrylic paint, inks, Sigano white gel pens.

Discover your self.

Spread 0056 – 12.31.11/Resolutions

apaperbear — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:44:09 +0000

“12.31.11/Resolutions”

Ink, acrylic paint, moulding paste and crackle medium, white Sigino gel pens.

12.31.11

Another year ends. As I get older my resolutions become more simple. To live more peacefully. Travel more. Create more. Journal more.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful peaceful, wonderful, creative New Year.

Spread 0055 – Abundant Gifts

apaperbear — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:26:31 +0000

“Spread 0055 – Abundant Gifts”

Black Gesso, Ink, Sigano white gel pens, Souffle pens.

October 2011.

As always for a larger view click on the image.

Yes, I have been gone a while. Scanner problems… grrrrrrr…. Santa gifted me a new scanner. Thank you Santa. Happy Dance! Now back to your regular scheduled posting….

Wishing you many gifts of the season and a creative New Year! Give yourself a gift. Start art journaling for YOU!