Grace Notes

I was intrigued by the tart tin challenge for Somerset Life inspired by Becky Shander.   I am still working on the newspaper one; I still have tomorrow ;D   I recently had made some magnet quotes and wished I had thought of this idea sooner. It would of elevated my token gifts. I love the charm of tucking away a sentiment, keeping a memory alive. I also became inspired by memory art, how small sentiments mean so much and how romantic these notions can be. I thought of how a lock of hair, a flower from that special encounter, a note can reflect our mood, our memories.  How  little tokens keep our memories frozen in time. My art represents the sentiment of special memories, grace notes if you will.

I used a book spine for my purple art for the Summer of Color challenge. I am also using it in an online class by JoAnnA Pierotti.  I thought it would add interest to use this on this piece. The X underneath is a tiny tart tin; there are two O shaped ones. It is a romantic piece with OXO on it.  I was inspired by the thought of romance of another era where words, letters meant so much.  Another artist I know uses letters in her art, Vicki Sheehan. She also makes amazing journals.  I'm in love with her dreamy, white leather one. 

These notions are on there way to a magazine; I so enjoyed this challenge~  It reminds me to think of more sentiment when I create.  What sentimental gift or small token  have you received that inspired you?