I posted a tutorial album of how to make photoshop paintbrushes like the ones used in this picture of my daughter.
That's all I'm capable of right now. I'm feeling very anxious about my work. I don't even know why exactly. So I'm trying to work it out.
I will return to regular posting when I have sorted myself out.




I must try this as soon as I get my work out of the way. Thank you.
Posted by: B. | March 09, 2007 at 01:22 PM
Geesh, you must have caught it from me- my "vision" (artistic that is) has gone blurry since after Christmas. I am pushing, pushing and I am hoping that I am getting a little closer to feeling on track again... anxious- exactly.
Posted by: mimi k | March 09, 2007 at 01:55 PM
It is the anxious time of year.
Posted by: Kirsten | March 09, 2007 at 05:10 PM
I always wondered how to make brushes in photoshop, thank you. :)
& I'm feeling anxious too... I think Kirsten's got it right!
Posted by: Kathleen | March 09, 2007 at 05:39 PM
Your daughter is gorgeous!
Posted by: jennifer | creatingfromscratch | March 09, 2007 at 06:02 PM
Thank you Juju, this will be great to look at. Your daughter looks gorgeous, and I know my girls will love that background.
Take care of yourself and relax.
Posted by: Coryn | March 09, 2007 at 11:02 PM
Thanks for the post- looks like magic!
I think you've had a lot happening @ the same time - work, car, wardrobe.. and in Spring everything is in a hurry: flowers, buds, birds... I think there is too much energy in the air, so much to do, so little time. I hope you can make the most of your week-end. I'll see what I can do to help remotely.. Lovely smile your daughter has.
Posted by: Miss*Laurence | March 09, 2007 at 11:27 PM
oh sweets! be well. Take all the time you need.
Posted by: Miss Dot | March 10, 2007 at 01:25 PM
Thought I would leave a comment after reading your post today. I often read your blog and feel inspired by it and all the lovely work that you do. It's great how you are willing to share it with other people. Looking forward to the bag tutorial...
Posted by: Rose Vintage | March 10, 2007 at 02:48 PM
Thank you, Thank you , Thank you, I am going to try it right now!
Posted by: Linda Harre | March 10, 2007 at 03:26 PM
my grandmother used to say 'it's the spring that advances'.
Maybe she's right, I think we all feel like this.
spring fever? I hope it goes away soon!
Posted by: Monica | March 10, 2007 at 05:25 PM
What a wonderful photo montage! I love your daughter's dreamy look with her artwork as the background like the inner and outer worlds blending softly together. Your artwork in all the mediums you work in is fantastic! I always come here to be inspired by your originality, depth, unique combinations of colour and pattern and courage to forge into the unknown. I feel so gifted by your entries. You deserve to be very proud of yourself and your creations! Sending much love and gratitude!
Posted by: Olivia | March 10, 2007 at 05:32 PM
Be good to yourself Juju and don't stress. I found your blog surfing for sketchbooks and am thrilled to have found you and your work. I'm sure it's the time of year and a certain amount of overload that is affecting you. Take some time out and do something different for a while. Take care.
Posted by: Julie | March 10, 2007 at 10:30 PM
Holy Moly, your daughter is so gorgeous! Like Olivia above said, your portrait of her really does blend the inner and outer worlds of her.
Don't stress. There's always a simple next step that can be taken in a relaxed way. Please tell me that's true!
Posted by: Shelley Noble | March 11, 2007 at 07:46 AM
What a beautiful girlie you have!
Thank you so much for the info about brushes, something Ive only tried once.
Dont worry about the work... do nothing for a while ... re-read Julia cameron's The Artist's Way or read maybe for the first time.
hang on in there
Posted by: whitney-anne | March 11, 2007 at 05:55 PM
Thanks for this tutorial -- very useful!
Posted by: andrea | March 11, 2007 at 07:29 PM
I appreciate the effort to create the tutorial... nice job and easy to follow. Thanks! I think writing, as from a journal, would also make a good brush. This will be way fun to explore!
Are you having post CPS article depression? I always go in the dumps after a new book comes out. Good time to hunker down, eat chocolate, and sleep a lot. Take care and blessings... R
Posted by: Robin_Atkins | March 12, 2007 at 06:27 AM
Wow, thanks for sharing this tutorial! I have to try this soon, I have always wanted to learn to do this. Great pics of your dauther, too. Love that you made the brushes from their art work--great idea.
sheree
Posted by: Sheree | March 12, 2007 at 01:37 PM
If you give a lot (like you do - with your creativity and inspiration) it stands to reason that you'll feel tired and overstetched sometimes.
There's no hurry and you'll be ready as a soon as you're ready :)
X
Posted by: Lisa | March 12, 2007 at 02:33 PM
I love your blog! Thank you so much for the wonderful tutorial. I wish my scanner was working so I could try this. I'm dying to learn more about using photoshop. You are very much appreciated. Take care.
Posted by: Stacey | March 12, 2007 at 08:43 PM
You blog is lovely and I love your artwork.
Posted by: tiffany | March 13, 2007 at 12:34 AM
It's time for a little R&R Mother's Day is comming up I hate the commercialism of it all but its the one time of the year that Mum's get a little mothering. I love the idea that in this tutorial you have used your childrens art work, they must feel comforted and supported, I hope you do too even a little bases on all the good wishes everyone sends.
Posted by: Helen Chisholm | March 13, 2007 at 01:22 PM
You even produce attractive offspring as well as bags!!
Hope order is restored soon. Chill.
Sam
Posted by: Sam | March 16, 2007 at 02:12 PM
i often visit ur blog and think WOOOOOOWEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
ITS BRIGHT, COLOURFUL, REAL TALLENT U HAVE!!! IM SOOOO INSPIRED BY YOUR ARTS AND CRAFTS...but we all get low day when we wonder where our tallents and creativities have gone...but your's are just resting because you have bundles of endless beauty and creative art just waiting to explode onto a piece of paper or onto canvas- just u wait'n see....
happy spring day ms tallented!!
x x kazzy x x
Posted by: kazzy | March 21, 2007 at 06:48 PM