Art Journal Caravan 2013 Week 48 - Philosophy

Background altered personal photo. Dancer googled.

Community Thrive November Challenge - Leaves.

I already posted a picture I created for this challenge. But I love trees and leaves so much I decided I would do a real mixed-media piece, too. I wish I could get it to photograph better. I just have the camera on my phone, though, and it never captures the colors correctly. I'm not a fan of winter, mainly because we have so many gray days here in Michigan. I wanted to create the real feeling and colors of fall. It may look like a mess to you, but it looks much better in real life. After painting and collaging the background, I added real leaves that I had let dry and then put a coat of clear gesso on. Hopefully that will keep them from falling apart. When I can get to the store, I'm going to buy some spray acrylic sealant to cover the piece with. Happy Fall!

Three Muses Challenge - Altered Playing Cards

Whoa! The Queen of Hearts escaped but forgot her crown. Most elements from Holliewood's new kit "Down The Rabbit Hole."

Take A Word Challenge - Vintage

 

I'm not sure why "vintage" made me think of a day at the beach. Maybe it's because we are freezing here in Michigan and have had our first measurable amount of snow. I'd rather be at the beach!

Soul Food Mixed Media Art Class!

Art Journal Caravan Week 46 - Word and Quote

Paper from Tangie's "Touch of Madness." Doll head from Holliewood's "Art Dollies."

 

Zetti stamps by Teesha and Tracy Moore. Original background photo Googled.

Three Muses Challenge - Gone With The Wind

This challenge was open to any interpretation, and due to the terrible tornadoes that hit this past weekend, that's what I immediately thought of. I started with a photo of one of those tornadoes. (No disrespect intended for those who lost so much because of the storms. We had storms and wind gusts up to 70 mph, but fortunately, no tornadoes developed in Michigan. Some 500,000 people lost power, though.)

I added Scarlett's beloved Tara, and worked from there.

They say it helps to find a little bit of humor in everything.