Positive Thinking Power

by Miriam Schulman March 17, 2016

My grandfather had a saying which he loved to repeat while enjoying his morning bacon and coffee and that is "Every age has its compensations." It was an expression that I heard and dismissed as I longed for each milestone as I grew up... old enough to drive, old enough to drink (legally), etc... and then started dreading new ones....turning 30...turning 40... but now that I am 47 I don't really think about milestone birthdays anymore... I don't think about how in a few years I will be 50. I am learning to stay in the present moment.

For this art journal page, I started with the affirmation, "I am the perfect age."

On top of that I layered the number 47.

For this spread, I chose to use tone on tone colors.

The next time I do this technique,

I think I will try contrasting colors.

Then, I added the affirmation, "Each joy has its own special joys + experiences."

Here is the final version of the affirmation.

Layering one affirmation over another is a technique I use a lot. Have you ever tried it?

1. Art by Sandy Newkirk: notice the way the washi tape radiates outward like rays of a sun

2. Art by Mary Jo Ferrara Piwetz: The affirmation pops against the layered background.

3. Art by Cindy Kuo: Love the way there is one saying layered over another which gives the page visual interest and depth

4. Art by Debby Burow: A beautiful joyous page full of whimsy

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Hello! I'm Miriam Schulman and I create mixed media art to tell stories. I also teach other people how to craft their stories with art. I give them the techniques they need to get the results they desire which brings more joy to their lives.

My art has been published by Somerset Studio, Art of Man and the New York Times among others and collected by an international audience. When I'm not working on art in my studio, you'll find me in a museum spending time with friends or family. Explore my art at SchulmanArt.com or join the fun at TheInspirationPlace.net

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