Studio Therapy

I felt in need of some studio time this evening, so I went downstairs, got out my art journals, tags, paints and Distress Inks and started playing around.

Tag bases with Distress Inks.

More tag bases, with Distress Inks and stencilling.

An art journal background spread using acrylic paints.

Another art journal background spread with acrylics.  This one got a little muddy, so I may go back and put a gesso wash over it when it's dry.

Art journal background using sprays and stencils.

Art journal background.

A finished tag.

I was trying to use some of the techniques and ideas from my recent Craftsy classes.  And I feel better--more calm, more centered.  Art as therapy, for sure.