Book of Me/My Day Arted (January-March 2018)

Journal: Loose various sized paper
Medium(s): Acrylic paint, ink, watercolors, some ephemera
Status: Unfinished (63 days)
Notes: This was an attempt at making a small journal piece a day in 2018 after completing Year of Creative Habits in 2017. I burnt myself out, so only made it 63 days. I think Book of Me and My Day Arted were challenges by Get Messy and the Awesome Ladies Project.

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The cover of my Book of Me/My Day Arted project with a self portrait. An acrylic painting representing the wheel of my year with my word to guide 2018, which was brave. An art journal illustration of Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon in Big Little Lies after watching it at 5am with jetlag. An art journal illustration of a yellow post-it note that says back to work! An art journal illustration of a hand holding up the six of cups tarot card saying it's a sign! An art journal illustration of a cake for my mum's birthday. An art journal illustration of a skeleton woman from the movie Monster Club. An art journal abstract painting to represent the January blues. An art journal illustration of my computer with the blue screen of death saying bad IT day. An art journal illustration of the logo from the British television series Peep Show with the lyrics from the theme song. An art journal illustration from the reality television show Deadliest Catch because my husband was obsessed with it. An art journal illustration of a raccoon in a dumpster outside my apartment. An art journal illustration of an android dreaming of an electric sheep after visiting the Philip K. Dick archives. An art journal painting of an anatomical heart with a silly conversation I had with my husband about Sylvia Plath. An art journal abstract collage with a woman screaming in the background. An art journal illustration of myself as an octopus catching up with multiple projects. An art journal illustration of Ty Segall performing live on KCRW. An art journal illustration of a pile of floppy disks. An art journal illustration of a zine about planning a Zinefest. An art journal illustration of a silhouetted woman jumping for joy at her success. A mixed media art journal collage about adulting. A mixed media art journal collage that says oh, these feelings are complex. A mixed media art journal collage of a woman looking worried with the word restricted next to her. An art journal illustration about an outreach event. An art journal illustration about getting new glasses. An art journal illustration about too many meetings. An art journal illustration about tiredness and papercuts. An art journal illustration of a dog outside looking at a cat inside at a friends house. An art journal collage of a woman drinking tea with the words relaxation over her eyes. An art journal illustration of frozen yoghurt and words about meeting a new co-worker. An art journal illustration of bruises on my leg and cuts on my arm after falling over with the words walking disaster. An art journal illustration of the socially awkward penguin. An art journal illustration of a box of tea and a silly archivist horror story. An art journal illustration of a magnifying glass on a book with the words playing detective. An art journal illustration of the Lita-influenced character I created based on myself in the WWE video game. An art journal illustration of myself in a dark hood with only one eye exposed, snakes around me, and lyrics by the band Editors. An art journal illustration about archival processing and listening to craft podcasts. An art journal double exposure illustration of myself looking shocked in neon colors and doodled skulls next to me. An art journal double exposure illustration of myself with my eyes closed with the words ups and downs above me. An art journal illustration of a green cape with a silly quote. An art journal illustration about fortune cookies and my husband accidentally hurting himself with a knife. An art journal illustration of the back of a dog's head on a red blanket. A mixed media art journal collage of cough sweets and words saying sick day. An art journal illustration of wrestler Sasha Banks' sunglasses that say legit boss. An art journal illustrtion of Leslie Knope from the TV show Parks & Recreation with words about Galentine's Day. An art journal collage of WWE Valentine's cards and temporary tattoos. An art journal illustration about silly things I find in archival collections. An art journal painting of a blood moon. An art journal illustration about my brother and sister-in-law coming to visit me in Los Angeles. An art journal illustration of a log fire and the words I knew it all along. An art journal illustration of my brother and sister-in-law on a ferris wheel in Los Angeles. An art journal illustration of food I ate that day including noodles, sushi, and gluten free desserts. An art journal illustration of the Anaheim Ducks logo after seeing them play. An art journal illustration of a silverfish after battling them in the archives. An art journal illustration about going to In-n-Out in Los Angeles with my family. An art journal collage of a card from my brother and sister-in-law that I covered with watercolors. An art journal illustration of my legs up on a table having a lazy Sunday in my living room. An art journal illustration of myself pushing a boulder up a steep hill. An art journal collage about going to my first conference. A mixed media art journal collage with a quote about creating your own future. An art journal illustration of an alligator with words about being excited that the TV show Atlanta is coming back. A mixed media art journal illustration of myself with my eyes shut and the words I'm trying my best. A mixed media art journal illustration of Morty from the TV show Rick & Morty as a female. An art journal collage about my personality traits and hobbies. An art journal illustration of a headless version of mysellf holding cards close to my chest.

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