9/30/13

weekend experiments


Some experiments in soft sculpture....inspired by Phoebe Wahl, my collection of old sweaters and a very warm climate.


Voodoo doll by Louisa, age 11

kitty (she has her own wagon and a leash) by Nora, age 7

9/27/13

draw more people!



Nora, age 7
just do it :)

9/26/13

IF: together


This week's Illustration Friday topic is "Together". I haven't played along for a while, but here's my contribution. We have a pair of pet bunnies, and no matter how many pieces of food they're given, they always start out by nibbling on the same one. 


This is the paper cut I started out with. I stumbled across a post from Rob Ryan explaining how he got rid of pencil marks, and couldn't resist giving it a try.

the original being spray painted (shows the printing possibilities too...)

a bit shiny maybe

This is the final black papercut, There is probably a better kind of spray paint to use, since I just used what was in my shed, but all in all a fun experiment. I imagine the resulting black papercut would work as a durable stencil. Maybe that's my next experiment. Any suggestions on a kind of spray paint that works well with paper? 

9/17/13

tumbling


I'm experimenting with tumblr, this little guy will be my "avatar" over there.  Have any of you tried it? Any hints, warnings, ideas? It's a fun challenge anyway, I am seriously digitally challenged :)

9/13/13

heads up

New header, look up.
Have a  nice weekend friends !

9/10/13

morning mist

A minimal landscape today.  A fun exercise, but doesn't really capture the atmosphere.

watercolor and collage
I got an e-mail from a stranger this morning offering to create "original content" for my blog. Now, I know this space could use a lot of things, but that seems like an oxymoron.

9/9/13

happy monday

To start the week off right, here are some things making me happy this monday.

Inspired kids drawing:

Nora, age 7 1/2

Random morning thriftshop score; hand pieced and quilted, all cotton, twin size, vintage quilt - $4 bucks



Back to the drawing board now; before the school bus pulls up, I hope you got a good start on your week!

9/5/13

Art After School

Kids Art Center classes are back in session - nice work guys!

owl monoprint

9/3/13

morning storm

The drive this morning was stormy and gray, this minimal landscape was inspired by the view of the lake 
(no sailboat in real life  though)


happy September !