This morning, I was idly chatting while I waited for my ride, and as others got down to work, I started scribbling in my art journal in between checking out the front windows.

I gessoed this spread because I used to work that way. I wanted to fall back in love with art by going somewhere well worn and comfortable (check out my books in the sidebar for my favorite techniques!). Use techniques I haven't thought of for years. More mixing of media.

And I love this spread so much, I can't wait to journal on it. Call it my own personal memorial.

Ps. I'm writing this from the waiting room at a doctor's office. I want to thank you guys for all your sweet comments on yesterday's novella of a post. Can you include your email in your comment? I'd love to send replies!