Goddess of Expectations - An Art Journal Story

What am I expecting in 2012?  To create art, to network art, to share as an artist and glean from other artisans and to enjoy art.

I joined Tamara Laporte's Life Book 2012 and created

"Goddess of Expectations"

 

Tamara's a good teacher because I rarely "do faces."  I was also concentrating on the word "Expection" because I'm also submitting this art journal to Artist in Blogland's Challenge for February.  (Resourcefulness is a necessity in our busy lives, don't you think?)

 

 

 

So we'll call her the Goddess of Expectations and exactly what is her story?  I know she is searching as she gazes up. 

 

 

 

 For I did not necessarily intend for her head to tilt upward, but I found as she came to life -- she created life around her.

 

 

 

 She thought pretty thoughts and dreamed pretty dreams.

 

 

 

 The words she thought and the words she spoke created her realm and her atmosphere was influenced by her expectations.

 

 

 

Yes the Goddess of Expectations is full of hope and expects BIG for 2012.  I thought this version was finished, but she just kept thinking and bloomed into 3D.

 

 

 

She's bringing into her life thankfulness.  She's magnifying love.  She creates what she focuses on  -- and so the Goddess of Expectations remains in a world of abundance -- words of creativity float around her, jeweled flowers drop from heaven and swirls of stars and angels sparkle her world.  

What are you concentrating on? What is your focus?

 

Creating art is a form of wealth and prosperity and I invite you to leave a comment or two about your expectations for 2012

Blessings Terri

And for more art fun, please join me as we hop on over to:

 Beverly at Pink Saturday

Leah at  2012 Create Everyday Challenge

 Julia for What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday

Marcia & Annie at  Show & Tell Saturday

 I'm entering the "Goddess of Expectations" in Marcia and Annie's February Challenge at Artists in Blogland Expectation February Challenge

 Diana at Sweet Saturday

  Mary at  Art Blog Hop

 Eva and Kristin at  Paint Party Friday

I'm also networking with 

Christina at   Roses On My Table  in The 2012 Journal Journey 

Tam at Willowing & Artist Friends in The 2012 Life Book

 

Thanks for joining in the fun!  

You're invited to leave a comment!

Always, Terri

Comments

[LaVoice]

I love most all type of art. You are oing a wonderful job.

[Tricia]

This is a wonderful piece and I love how you showed the steps as she developed. I'm not very good at faces either, but I enjoy trying. And practicing makes us better. I love the 3-D look you added with the flowers. I have a word for the year, "humility" and I am trying to make that a bigger part of my life. I am making it a point to do more art in 2012. It brings me joy! Happy PS!
Blessings,
Tricia

[Janet Ghio]

I'm also taking Tam's class. i really like your Goddess of Expectations and she is perfect for the Journal Journey on Roses too.

[Heather Santos]

This is beautiful!

[Timeless Rituals]

I'm a LifeBook fellow. Love your goddess!!!

[Priya]

Hi Terri, Thanks for the comment. I see that you have submitted your entry on AIB for expectations. Your work is amazing, expressive and beautiful with words and colors!

[Stephanie Schütze]

...oh wow, love this face! Great job. And thank you so much for comment on my blog. We had a lot of sun today, so I don't need a tea tonight ;-)

[Marilou]

Love the Face, you did a wonderful job! Hugs Marilou

[Sherry]

Happy Pink Saturday Terri Sweetie...
Oh my gosh, I love this sketch and painting that you created. You are such a beautiful artist. Her eyes just really talk to you from this page, and her hair is so flowing. I love seeing her. Thank you for sharing.

Tam must be a wonderful teacher. Have a glorious weekend sweet friend. Many hugs and much love, Sherry

[Corrine]

I love the idea of the goddess of expectation, she is quite lovely. thanks for the visit too! I will be back!!! xox Corrine

[carlarey]

It's great seeing your Goddess evolve right before our eyes...very inspiring.

[Elizabeth (Silverscrapper)]

Hello Terri, your goddess is beautiful, her eyes are stunning. Thanks for visiting and leaving your comment - maybe you'll remember to take a photo of your desk for this Wednesday. I did indeed finish my layout and posted it on Friday. Hope to see you again on WOYWW this week. elizabeth x #114

[Gwen]

Your faces are gorgeous. I love the one with the flowers; flowers and faces go so well together. Thank you for your kind comment on my blog!
xx

[Nicole Campanella/Beadwright]

Ohhhhh I love this painting. The face has so much expression especially the around the mouth.
Very nice.
Nicole/Beadwright

[Kelly]

I love the layers. The 3D flowers are so fun!Just lovely!

[Annabelle]

I like all the elements you used in creating this piece making it quite unique. Hidden fragments of words are always intriguing and carry the viewer further into the work. Lovely work ; )

[annie!]

Ah Terri...she's beautiful!

[Ellie @ The Sheep Lady]

Beautiful work! Her face is gorgeous and I love the colours you have used!