Mixed Media Monday – this week’s challenge is to create a piece of art based on/around a song, or piece of music that moves us. I’ve created using Elton John’s “Tiny Dancer” before and it still haunts me. This evening I was talking to DD about her future plans – so much pressure on kids to decide what they want to do before they’ve even experienced life per se. She’s a gifted dancer, but also gifted academically and I can often see her being pulled in two (or more) different directions.
I sincerely hope that she follows her heart and dances, if that’s what she wants. After all, she doesn’t have to stop studying and her future may well lie elsewhere later in life, but for now she will dance, because she “can”…
So here’s the journal page I made, with the Muse upon me, about my “Tiny Dancer”.
I’m not very good at drawing, so the tiny dancer, although drawn freehand, is deliberately very feint!! I’m still a bit unsure about this whole art journalling quest I’m on, but I do enjoy creating these pages, so it’s gotta be good, right? Also, it must be one hell of a lot cheaper than therapy!!!
Altered Art & Stuff... 
Diana Evans
/ September 27, 2009wonderful work!!! I love the colours and the dancer is wonderful….
mixedmediamonday
/ September 27, 2009Rosie, this is a beautiful piece, with a beautiful sentiment behind it. Your DD is blessed to have such a supportive mum! Diane
Bev
/ September 28, 2009Beautifully done, Rosie. I like the colors, and the overall page layout.
Amy
/ September 28, 2009I think your journal page is wonderful and yes, art can be therapy..that is why I do it!!
I wish you well in your art journey.
peggy gatto
/ September 28, 2009you created a special piece!!!
Betty
/ September 28, 2009This is so beautiful and heartfelt rosie, I love it!!
Cheryl
/ September 28, 2009What a beautiful piece of art!
Linda
/ September 28, 2009Rosie your page is wonderful!! thanks for sharing!!
Linda
femmy
/ September 28, 2009this is great Rosie!!
Yvonne
/ September 28, 2009very beautiful journal page, and the drawnballerina is very beautiful. i agree with you, for me is it also a therapy.
Lisa
/ September 28, 2009I love that song and a ballerina was probably easier to draw than a crocodile rock or rocket man – and much prettier anyway.
Very lovely journal page.
Anne S.
/ September 28, 2009So great, lovely work!!
Jacqui
/ September 28, 2009This is a lovely page – i do admire your ability to ‘get on with it’. i have made the 3 journals and managed a few watercolour backgrounds but no actual journaling yet – it’s a big step!! LOL
Alberta
/ September 28, 2009Oh, how this entry goes straight to my heart! I shared the same dream, so I really enjoyed reading your post today. Tiny Dancer is also one of my favorite songs of all time. You piece is just beautiful, Rosie, so full of love and support. Your daughter is lucky to have a mom like you teaching her the importance of creative expression and supporting her dreams
Fiona Whitehead
/ September 28, 2009Wonderful Rosie – this piece speaks straight to the heart of any mum who has the best interests of their child at heart – they need to know at this early stage that of course they “can” – lovely choice of words!
wil
/ September 28, 2009Wonderful work Rosie!!!
Kelly
/ September 28, 2009I do find art journalling helps process the stuff of life, especially the bumpy stuff!
Sarita
/ September 28, 2009Very creative! Loved it!
B
/ September 29, 2009You tiny dancer is lovely! I think the overall piece is gorgeous, and every component melds together beautifully.
Tnelson
/ October 1, 2009Your blog is so informative … ..I just bookmarked you….keep up the good work!!!!
jean
/ October 1, 2009this is lovely!
Barbara Hagerty
/ October 2, 2009This is so beautiful, and so touching!! You two have a beautiful mother/daughter bond, and this is a beautiful expression of life! I’m mailing you on FB in a few minutes!! XOXO
kotilaiska
/ October 3, 2009Wonderful card
~*~Patty
/ October 4, 2009your page is brilliant Rosie, all the more special beings that it’s from the heart! I think you’re got the journaling down dear gypsie!!! I am progressing much slower with the journaling class, had computer probs for a while getting the classes loaded … that’s only one excuse 😉 I’m inspired … all the best to your special tiny dancer! oxo