Have I mentioned (more than a zillion times?) that I am over Winter and yearning for Spring? A couple of weeks ago, I saw a rabbit bound across my yard and I thought that was a sure sign. Turns out that bunny was just a dimwit who needed to stay in his burrow a bit longer. I also noted that our daffodils were sprouting out of the dirt. That was another hopeful sign. Then the shoots got buried under a foot of snow. Spring has to be soon though. It has to.
My latest art journal page was, therefore, inspired by thoughts of Spring. The Art Journal Adventure prompt was S which fitted perfectly with my intention of creating a Spring themed art journal page. The idea is a personification of Spring waking from a slumber and starting to bloom. I must confess that this was a far better idea in my head than translated on the page. I had to work in a whole load of small rations of time which certainly did not help in terms of cohesion and the fact that I rushed through some of the elements is very visible. I like the idea, however, and might return to it when I have more time to accomplish a better execution. I will state that my art work is perfectly straight – it is my iphone photography that is squint.
A Pict in PA 
I think it’s lovely!
Thank you very much!
When I saw this, my first thought was that you have actually begun to have spring on the East Coast! Then I realized that the paper says there’s a *third* storm coming. Bleh. But your painting is wonderful and really does evoke spring awakening. I like your use of collage and integrating it so well with the drawn elements. And those colors!!!
Hang on! The equinox is only a week away and the weather has to follow. Right?
Thank you. We actually had a few inches of snow fall this morning but it was all melted away by noon. Poor New England is taking the weather beating today.
I like this “spring” woman very much. She looks like she is anticipating something to come. I also like how you have drawn her hands
Thank you very much, Sharon. Drawing hands and feet is really not an area of strength for me. My hands often look like bunches of bananas. I am, therefore, very pleased that you think the hands work in this illustration.
Yes, those hands are a bear to draw. Just keep practicing, right!
Yes indeed.
You might have mentioned it, and I might have agreed. Your Spring woman with her lovely colours makes it almost seem possible. We even have sun here today!
Sunshine and blue skies are so restorative at this time of year.
I think she’s beautiful. I like that her arms and hands remind me of trees and their roots. I. Love the colours too… I’m a big fan of pink and green together
Thank you. I am rather drawn to that colour combination too. I find it really fresh.
When I went to India my plan was to buy an outfit with those colours combined. I’m happy to say I found one!
I’m sure those fabrics were beautiful.
I like the color combination too! Very nice! Happy Spring-like thoughts to you and yours.
Thank you!
I think she wiggled her fingers and spring came.
Ha ha! I like that idea. It’s like the wiggly nose in Bewitched.
Her hands seem to be summoning all the forces of spring. Our backyard trees are full of green leaves, and I’ve already mowed THREE times this month, as the grass keeps growing. It will be up north where you are soon! At lunch, I was shopping at Kohl’s and bought some spring-theme kitchen hand towels, and the colors are just like your art–lime greens, blues, and pinks! It’s fun to bring spring inside and leave the winter behind. I think you should frame her.
You are very kind, Kerbey. I am watching closely for the very signs of Spring you describe, though my husband won’t be looking forward to mowing again.
Lovely! Fun and cute and gorgeousness!
Thank you very much, Magny!
I like her! We got another smattering of snow here last weekend, so all spring-y imagery is very welcome. 😆 I love the bright, fresh colours and twisty leaves and branches, too! 😀
Thank you!