Musical Miniatures.
October 7, 2012
My original strips. See what I am doing with them by clicking on the picture.
School Art Show.
September 18, 2012
Our schools annual art show happened again this last week.
I am always astonished and delighted by what primary school children can create.
I find it extremely inspiring……I hope you do too.
How Pinteresting is ………… art making with books?
August 29, 2012
Portraits made of books. Image from My Human Computer.
Yes ‘How Pinteresting?’ is still interactive. Please leave your ideas for pinning in the comment section below.
But….to continue with my extended book week posts, I have put together a group of images related to the book.
You can find them by clicking here.
And don’t worry Ali….. I have pushed your idea for pinteresting caravans and airstreams until next time…… hope you don’t mind.
Repost- Work in progress: Three pears and a pomegranate
August 6, 2012
More details of ‘Three pears and a pomegranate’ Click on image.
Artmaking Part 1
August 4, 2012
Thanks to everyone who gave me feedback on where to start creating again.
These are some shots from the classes so far.
I was a bit out of practise and unsure so I spent some time sketching, using the inspiration you all suggested.
This is what the first week produced.
This image from decor8 became…..
…. became this pencil sketch.
Image from the house of turquoise became……
…. this very ‘not really convincing’ pencil sketch.
I cropped the image from decor8 to become……
….. this little A3 collage (brown paper with ‘pencil paper’, charcole ad pencil. I am quite pleased with this one.
During the making of the collage I put a sheet of graphite carbon paper underneath as I worked. This was the result. Interesting as every mark comes out the same colour.
This image from ‘the bottom of my ironing basket’……
…..became this pencil ‘hatching’. Surprising myself a little by how much I enjoyed making this. I am pleased with the result.
During the second week I developed a couple of these ideas.
Using the pears and pomegranate I worked with crumpled handmade paper, collage, cross hatching, ink, pencil and stitching to start creating an artwork. It will take a while to finish….. lots of stitching to come.
The beginning of the A1(ish) work.
I have decided to keep an online visual art diary with another blog. It’s called ‘Art is cheaper than therapy’
If you would like to follow along with the creations, that is the place to go.
I will link to it occasionally, and it will be purely notes and pictures.
I would love and welcome any feedback via comments….. even negative ones.
See you soon when you can help me decide where to go next.
Stamp World.
June 12, 2012
Image from The Crafty Cow.
A great idea to think about for the upcoming holidays.
Click on the photo for the original post and a printable world map template to help your making.
Happy Birthday to ME!
May 7, 2012
Collage close-up.
Just thought I would let you know, I have one of the loveliest present making and buying families in the world! I’m sorry if that makes you jealous….. but it’s true.
Yes, today is my birthday and they spoilt me, yet again.
Earlier in the year I had emptied my wallet framing these works that were quickly becoming damaged without the protecting framing provides. You may remember we had them in our bedroom in the last house. One of the great things about abstract art is you can hang it anyway you choose! They now are taking pride of place in the lounge room but hung differently.
…….anyway, I had said that this would be my birthday present, but Tim and the girls went ahead and gave me a voucher to do more art classes! I am running out of walls. I will have to start painting miniatures.
‘Red Wine’ by 13 year old.
My voucher!! Woo Hoo.
13 year old painted me something, and they all took me out for a grungy pub dinner near Newtown.
I think I am having the most artistic birthday ever!
The collages in situ. in our new pad.
Two of a three part series on the other wall. The first one is still st the framers……. string direction issues.
34 Handmade Gift for Little Boys + Little Girls….. with Tutorials
November 28, 2011
Ideas for Little Girls
1. Upcycled Knit Pom Hair Accessories by Lil Blue Boo.
2. Puffy Bead Bracelets by Running With Glitter.
3. Non Slip Hair Bows by Make It and Love It.
4. Little Girl Romper by Make It and love It.
5. Braided Headband by Skip To My Lou.
6. Bonsai Tree Applique by Lil Blue Boo.
7. Lazy Days Skirt by Oliver and S (download).
8. Black Apple Dolls by Martha Stewart.
Ideas for Little Boys
9. Upcycled : Shirt to shorts by Saltwater Kids.
10. 'Gak' by Make It and Love It.
11. Picture Matching Word Cards by Canon.
12. I Spy Bag by Make It and Love It.
13. Boys Shorts with Cargo Pockets by Craft Passion.
14. Upcycled Fused Plastic Belt by Lil Blue Boo.
15. Green Robot Stenciled T-shirt. by Lil Blue Boo.
Little Kids
16. Personalised Memory Game by Momtastic.
17. A frame play tent by My Cakies.
18. Alphabet Wall Art by The Handmade Home.
19. Owl And Elephant Collages by Martha Stewart.
20. Kids size Ironing Boards by Duo Fiberworks
21. Rolling Pin Stamps by Redefining Creativity.
22. Nesting Dolls by the ETSY blog
23. Stick Horse by Light Blue Grey.
24. Felt Cookie Presents/Playfood by Redefining Creativity.
25. A Matching Game (Tutorial and Download) by Lil Blue Boo.
26. No Sew Pennant Banner by Place To Bloom.
27. Libray Totes by Noodle Head.
28. Dr Suess Activity Blocks by Sugar Bee Crafts.
29. Painted Block Puzzle by Momtastic.
30. Window Garland by Noodle head.
31. Accidental Painting by Lil Blue Boo.
32a. Thrifty Fort Building Kit by Saltwater Kids.
32b. Fort Building Kit ( all packed up) by Saltwater Kids.
33. Birthday (or Picnic) in a Suitcase by Funky Time.
34. Fabric Dollhouse (or Barn) by UK lass in US.
22 Handmade Gifts for Men or anyone really….. with Tutorials.
November 21, 2011
1. Vintage Trophy Coat Rack by Design Sponge.
2. Gardener's Apron by Martha Stewart.
3. Leather Journal by Duo Fiberworks.
4. Honey Walnut and Dried Fruit Topping by Martha Stewart.
5. Car Wash Kit by Martha Stewart.
6. Oilskin Zippered Pencil Case by Momtastic.
7. Upcycled Messenger Bag From Cargo Pants by Noodlehead.
8. Framed Initial by Make It and Love It.
9. Whimsical Key Chains by Living With Punks.
10. Dishtowel Apron by Made By Petchy.
11. Wooden Pendant Necklaces and Keychain by Lil Blue Boo.
12. Retro Duffle Bag by saltwater Kids.
13. Personalised Coffee Blend by Martha Stewart.
14. Toffee by Martha Stewart.
16. Homemade Book Plates by Martha Stewart.
15. Jam recipes with Printable Labels by Funkytime.
17. Rollie Pollie Pillows by So You Think You're Crafty.
18. Large Paintings Full of Text by Redefining Creativity.
19. Paint Chip Wall Art by How About Orange.
20. Car Travel Kit by Martha Stewart.
21. Monogram Mugs by Designmom.
22. Big Scrappy Painting by Redefining Creativity.
Where words and pictures meet: Lauren Child
August 26, 2011
Image from Lauren Childs book 'Who's afraid of the big bad book?' source: bswigshoppe
Author/Illustrator: Lauren Child
Genre: childrens picture books
Artists medium: collage, pen, photo montage
Age Appropriateness: 4 and up.
Introduction: Of course, I had seen Lauren Child’s artwork used to animate the Charlie and Lola series of books but one Christmas I came across “Who’s afraid of the bog bad book?”. After looking through it quickly I saw that it was perfect for our no. 2 who at the time was about 6. It’s a fantastic read aloud and talk about the pictures….. as your read the font becomes part of the illustration and experience. Turing the book this way and that it makes for a very fun experience.
Other work: Beware of the storybook wolves, many of the Charlie and Lola series, The Clarice Bean series, The Princess and the Pea, The Pesky Rat,I want a Pet, My Dream Bed, Hubert Horatio Barten Bobten -Trent…
Review:
For all the surface brio of illustrations that are crammed full of everything from photographs to fabric scraps, in person, Child remains as tentative as her books are bold, as hesitant of her success as her characters, with their crimped mouths and vast, wary eyes, appear to be of their exuberant environments.
Video Interviews: An extended interview about how she became a writer illustrator.
Her website: Milkmonitor…. a very fun and arty website.
Other things they do: Lauren works with UNESCO to help children in need.
Her work can be purchased through the Illustration Cupboard.
This one I find super exciting…. Lauren’s illustrative style has been commissioned by Liberty of London for fabric. Beautiful and playful.
You can find out about the design process here.
Image of Lauren Child fabric for Liberty from Design Wotcha
Image taken from the Design Wotcha of Lauren Child fabrics for Liberty.
