Louises page in Momento Mori

Momento Mori has certainly been challenging us all

 as it makes it was around our beautiful country.

 I have been thinking about this one for quite a while.  

We had a huge storm sweep in recently 

whilst I was contemplating the fact we are all very mortal

 and as I watched it gather power and overcome all the challenges

 in its path at such a ferocious speed

 I started to think how short a time all life has,

 be it that raging storm, ourselves or the trees around us.

I took those themes 

and was also inspired by the colour pallet

 of that sunset storm for my pages. 

First of all I did a black stencilled background as I was so inspired by Roz's gorgeous background. I wanted mine to look like trees in a wild storm with gathering darkness. 

Then I created all the elements I wanted to use in my spread, the clock face, the wings and an hourglass and I recycled some gold packaging I have been holding onto for ever to make my letters and played around with placement for a couple of days. 

Then I came across this great quote by Ansel Adams-

Öur time is so short

And the future so terrifyingly long.

Through the art of brush, pen and lens...

We possess a swift and sure means

of touching the conscience

and clearing the vision. 

So I had to add that.

I decided to make "Tempus Fugit" time flies,

the flying clock as an openable page in itself,

that reveals the quote and the watching hour glass.

I have also done a walk though this journal

 and published it at River Girl Art  if you would like a peek.

Working in this journal also bought to memory another quote- 

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do 

with your one wild and precious life?” 

― Mary Oliver