Saturday, September 17, 2011

Inspired by IRIS

A couple of weeks ago my hubby took me to see Cirque Du Soleil's IRIS at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles. Oh my heavens - AMAZING!
I was so taken by all the art that surrounded me. It was everywhere!
The costumes, the set, music, lights, make-up, the acrobats, dancers, writing, directing, cinema, humor, imagination, detail, the theater itself...so much. 

Journal page in progress

So this Friday I wanted to work on some pages in my art journal about my night. I wanted to use the program from that evening. I used the paper for the background & pictures of some of the performers to highlight. I loved the girl on the right side with the white & black stripes. If you have ever seen Cirque, then you know everything is over the top & sometimes pretty quirky. She was exactly that. Yes, she has a huge spinning movie reel around her waist! :)

I love working in my journal. It is so freeing and pressure free. I don't worry about what I am creating and just try to silence my little inner critic diva. She reminds me quite often that I have a lot to learn...but, isn't that part of the fun? It is a place to practice, experiment, learn, grow, release, and relax.


Have you seen any of the Cirque shows?
If you live close to Los Angeles or come for a visit...IRIS' permanent home is the Kodak Theater (well for 10 years at least I read). It is a great show! 
Here is a little clip....





Come join the fun & creativity at Paint Party Friday & Sneak Peek Friday. I am posting late...again. Somehow my "Fridays" become "Saturday mornings!" :)

Have a Happy Day!
Jen
Posted by Jen @Sadie Inspired at 12:41 PM
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31 comments:

  1. JenniferSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Wow, Jen! What a great experience! I have never seen Cirque in person but would love to take my daughter. Awesome!

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  2. AnnaSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    My 23 yo daughter has been to Cirque de Solei twice. She loves it. Great journal pages. Friday/Saturday = Tomato/ tomaaahto potato.... well you get the idea! ;)wink

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  3. KristinSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Oooh! This sounds amazing! I bet it was wonderful - I love the picture you used in your journal and all the soft, neutral colors. Really beautiful. Happy Weekend, xoxo

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  4. ChristineSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    what a great way to remember your special evening with these inspired journal pages!

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  5. Georgie HornSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    I'm jeally of your trip!
    http://georgie-hornpuddinnpie.blogspot.com/

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  6. Rosie KaplanSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Cool pages

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  7. Diane WritesSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Hi Jen! While you are enjoying doing your journal, I am likewise enjoying seeing them. I hope I could personally see your works someday. I haven't seen Cirque. Although recently they were here in the Philippines. They are just so pricey so no chance for me.

    Have a great weekend my friend!

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  8. Kathryn ZbrzeznySeptember 18, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Oh! This is so beautiful and fun! So happy you enjoyed it AND shared it! I have been to a couple of different cirque shows in past years, but not this one. I always loved them and felt so emotional about other kinds of art... I love the way you took your inspiration from the show and journaled it! Kathy

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  9. Mary C. NasserSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Wonderful journal pages!!
    Happy PPF!
    ~Mary

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  10. SHERI COOKSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Your Journa Pages are beautiful. Love the colors you are working in. Glad you feel free to express however your heart delights in with the journal. Happy PPF!

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  11. Mary HysongSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    How fun, love what you are doing in your journal. I agree we need spaces and time to just goof off and experiment! In fact, that seems to be a thread at PPF this week!

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  12. carol l mckennaSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Awesome experience and love your expressive journal ~ very creatively done ~ namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^

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  13. Hybrid JSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Oh, I LOVE the Cirque and have seen a couple of their shows! They're the most inspiring art show ...

    Enjoying your WIP journal page and love to see the finished one.

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  14. EVASeptember 18, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Wonderful pages! And the show looks awesome - lucky you!

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  15. Joni NickrentSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    How fun...love it and the journal page is amazing!! Cirque de Solei is awesome! POP ART MINIS

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    I've never been but my girls went a year or so ago and were realy wow-ed by the amazing show! Really like your pages, great way to keep your memories!
    ~Scarlett

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  17. soraya nulliahSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    dear Jen-Oh!! this sounds heavenly!!! I am going to check it out...I would just love love to go to see Cirque! And I love your art journal pages BTW...isn't it just so awesome how freeing it is? No agenda, no stress about creating a finished piece...just having fun and learning? LOVE!
    And your recycled art piece is fab too. Giving me ideas. It's important to change our surroundings as we change. Have a great Monday! -Soraya

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  18. Ayala ArtSeptember 19, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    That is a great theme to work on! Awesome video, thanks for sharing!

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  19. AnnabelleSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Lovely pages and that show I've heard such good things about. Maybe I'll try to see it one day but for now your pages tell the story well.

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  20. michelle allenSeptember 20, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    LOVELY journal pages!!! lucky you getting to go to Cirque de Solei! love their shows.

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  21. K.September 20, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Very cool! I like the softness of the pink combined with the more modern black aspects. I would love to go see Cirque, it must be *filled* with inspiration!

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  22. RobertaSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Oh wow...love your journal pages and your inspiration ;} Will have to tell my niece about this show...she lives in Burbank and will just love this. Have a great week, fondly, Roberta

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  23. Bren Graham ThebeauSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Great post! Love what you did to remember this special event, can just imagine the sensory explosion of seeing Cirque de So in person! I so agree, my art journal is a safe place to just let loose and not over think, over edit in.

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  24. GeckostoneSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Oh the show sounds wonderful, and I love your journal pages! I know what ya mean about trying to silence the critique diva inside, lol!Deb

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  25. joannaSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Hi Jen! I love the subtle colours in your journal pages! I'd love to see Cirque in person, they look amazing!
    xoxo

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  26. Jen PriceSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Wow! Love your page! I've never been to Cirque, but I love shows so I'm sure I would love it!

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  27. NettySeptember 21, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Terrific journal pages and your night out must have been fantastic. x

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  28. Daniele ValoisSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    LOVE!!!

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  29. Catherine DentonSeptember 21, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Sounds like a glorious night out! And I agree, art journals are to be where we can play. The inner critic will just have to find some other hobby.
    My Blog

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  30. JennibellieSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    love your finished journal page, tfs hugs Jenny

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  31. Jennifer {Studio JRU}September 22, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Wow! That is so neat. I have never seen Cirque... but would love to experience that. Love your journal pages! Thanks so much for sharing with us 'in the studio'!

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