Creative Play

Posted on March 6, 2020 | 12 Comments

Sometimes creative play in an art journal can be quite fulfilling.

I am discovering the joy of adding collage papers and marks without a outcome in mind.

This page I used a greeting card of a Ladybug that someone sent me. I altered it a little with my whole punch:

I had fun exploring funky flower shapes in this one and black and white stems:

My last one is a work in progress. As you can see, it involves BUGS!

I will show my completed page to you next week!

I encourage you to make time for creative play in your art making.

Happy Friday!

Cheers! 🙂

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12 responses to “Creative Play”

Tom | March 6, 2020 at 4:35 am | Reply

A most excellent pastime, Jill, is that creative play where art is concerned. I make a complete mess sometimes, but still enjoy getting there! 😁

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- Jill Kuhn | March 6, 2020 at 5:33 pm | Reply
  
  Hi Tom, I think making a mess is part of the process! 😃 At least giving ourselves permission to make a mess if needed. ☺️
  
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  - Tom | March 10, 2020 at 7:02 am |
    
    I certainly don’t need permission for that, Jill. More often than not it happens naturally with me!
    
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the Painted Apron | March 6, 2020 at 5:27 am | Reply

I LOVE the flowers in the pot!!💕

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- Jill Kuhn | March 6, 2020 at 5:34 pm | Reply
  
  Thanks Jenna! 🌸 I had fun playing with paper scraps. 😃
  
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Laura Kate | March 6, 2020 at 6:38 am | Reply

All very nice, but my favorite is the funky flowers with the Frog Forever stamp.

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- Jill Kuhn | March 6, 2020 at 5:35 pm | Reply
  
  Thanks Laura Kate, this is my favorite too! 😊🐸
  
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pattyanneart | March 7, 2020 at 5:12 am | Reply

Love your creative play, Jill! Super cool flowers! 💚🌸🌿 All of your pages are very inspiring. It’s always so good to play and have fun. 💗🙂

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- Jill Kuhn | March 7, 2020 at 9:46 am | Reply
  
  Hi Patty, it is fun to experiment! I have been using my art journal more and loving the freedom it gives me to play. I hope you are doing well on a Saturday! ❤️🌸😊
  
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madpainter01 | March 13, 2020 at 5:32 am | Reply

I love your experiments . My arty friends have been encouraging me to ‘play’ more like this and I think I’m just about ready to start .

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- Jill Kuhn | March 13, 2020 at 11:02 am | Reply
  
  Hi Margaret, I find it so freeing to play in an art journal without any “rules!” I looked at your site and your art is wonderful! Love your use of color! 👍🎨 Cheers to creative play! 😊
  
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madpainter01 | March 14, 2020 at 8:05 am | Reply

Thanks very much for your support , Jill .I’m looking forward to seeing more of your lovely work.

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