Breaking Line Knots

I found these more challenging than the 3x3 knots.

 

Fish entrails

 

What a horrible name for such a pretty knot design.

Celtic Cross

 

A purple Celtic cross seemed like the perfect challenge since we are in the Lenten season.

Celtic Knots

I have been interested in doing Celtic knots and illuminated illustrations for some time. Finally my interested peaked enough for me to do something about learning this art form. I have started with YouTube videos by David Nicholls. He hasn't put any new ones out recently put these are a great place to start. My lines are a bit wobbly but I am finding my attempts fun.

 

decorated Steampunk Journal

 

I got a tube of glue that will adhere to metal so I was able to add brass gears to the cover.

Steampunk Journal

The Steampunk Journal is a work in progress. I have been collecting items for well over a year and am still on the lookout for any interesting items to add to the collection. It contains 12 signatures which are set up to be used as a one-year bullet journal. Each section begins with a tabbed divider. There are tags, pockets, and numerous tuck spots.  I have added a huge ring to and added steampunk-themed charms. There are lots of blank pages and some really beautiful scrapbook pages. There are maps, dictionary pages, clock images, scientific equipment images, lots of wheels and gears. I really like this fun book. I am planning on using it for my 2022 bullet journal. It is large (9.5" tall by 6.25" wide with a 1.75" spine) but I don't usually take my bullet journals out of the house. My present BuJo is only 5x8 inches, so I will have to see how this works out but it is a pleasure to look through now.

The second signature has a nautical theme inspired by Jule Verne. It contains some of my gel plate prints which have been overprinted with sea creatures.

There is a travel theme running through the entire journal. this includes maps, tickets, and several modes of travel, trains, bicycles, flying ships, submarines, etc.

There are a number of hot air balloons, tickets, and aerial views.

Trees

 Another copy of a Thomas Paquette gouache sketch. It is even smaller than the first one, 2" x 2 1/2" inches. Even though it is so small I am still getting practice mixing colors and applying layers of the gouache paint. Plus learning drying times and how much water, if any to add. But I am not wasting loads of pigment.