I've blogged about making new art out of your old art in this tutorial, and I decided to do it again with my roosters combined with some other older art of mine to make some fun pieces.
I used these canvases from Dick Blick again--9 x 9 gallery wrapped with very deep 2 3/8 inch sides--which is my favorite part of these canvases, because you can continue your story on them--
And I always love to add the vintage embellishments like the bingo pieces and the brass stencils, and also these.....
This was an old kitchen utensil--I guess you would call it a hand mixer? I cut it in half and spray-painted the steel mixer part black--they made for cute little knobs for the tops of these canvases.
And here's another thing I did with my roosters--I put them on these wooden houses that I purchased from Carla in her Etsy shop Indian Doll Art Works.
I really like these houses and they fit perfectly in the reverse side of the gallery wrapped canvases. In this case, I put them in a wood cradle board--basically the same thing.
which, of course, I had to add a little collage to ; )
....and when I was finished with all of these, I put them all toghether--
I just LOVE all of this color--in my case...more is definitely more!
And the giveaway that I want to tell you about is Manon's at her blog Art by Manon Popjes. She is generously giving away 3 pieces and here is one of them--
...don't you just love!!
To see the rest go visit her blog and you can enter your name--I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
37 comments:
Hi Diane,
What you did the with the houses is totally awesome! I love all the rich colors you used and the embellishment!
The wooden cradle pulls it all together nicely.
I always have display boxes in the back of the brain, but nothing ever come of it.
Everytime you mention you've recycled something I'm always like, did I miss something? Cause I totaly don't recognize the recycled piece. It's a masterpiece in itself. Great job! :)
love all the new pieces. the cradled canvas was genius really sets it apart. I'm thinking these new pieces are going to have new home soon.
I love the way you recycle your pieces!! and use the back of the canvases.
How clever is that??? Love all the creative embellishments and agree with you that More is More! Manon's art is lovely - thanks for "heads up":)
I love your roosters. yummy!
Fantastic!!!!!I love every single one of them!
That may be my favorite piece ever! Every element just works.
Amazing!! I just love your rosters and the shadow box you put them in. Just GREAT!!!! Well done.--hugs--Sandie
Geez, once again, I love your work!!!
Thanks so much for posting Manon's blog...I have been thinking about her and was going to check her blog and there it was on your blog! So thanks for sharing that too!
Did my original message not go through? Glad I came back for Manon's link. These are super wonderful pieces. I really love the one with the houses, but your roosters are always fun to see.
Diane I love these rooster!!! I love all the vintage stuff and all the details. You are always so great with details!!! Love them!!
Wow Diane, all these pieces are so interesting and beautiful!
Your roosters are such fun - absolutely amazing - I just adore them I am 'chicken mad' and really ought to try and have a go myself.
Oh wow these are fabulous, x
You always amaze me by your inventiveness. This is wonderful!
I love these! Especially with the kitchen utensil handles and the faucet knob:)
I love these, so much detail...really amazing! You are sooo talented~
I love displays like this; really fab!
Totally inspirational! Wonderful work. Now where did I put those canvases ....
I love those vintage kitchen pieces on top. Such a great idea! And those little houses,you just made them so adorable,they fit perfectly in the cradled wood. Everything is just Gorgeous!
You are a master at jam packing in sooooo much art in a little space, and your pieces are so energized by it! Fantastic work Diane!
these are fantastic I love the embellishments you have added and just love the roosters
I really love your Rooster Art!!! So colorful and fun!!!
All I can say is you never cease to amaze me! That's all. Incredible. Hugs to you!
I love what you did! And recycling the hand mixer, too clever! I want to do my kitchen in roosters after looking at your roosters! Terrific!
Mmmm loving the art work Diane! I especially love the Traditions one and the houses... I love those too!!! :)
Diane, you never cease to amaze me. You really should look into licensing your work. It is so original and remarkable!
Oh Diane! I bet a day in your brain would be an enlightening, exhausting visit..haha! Such creativity and talent you have!!
Love love love those roosters ! and the taphandle ♥ and that sun ♥♥♥
WOW!! I love what you've done with the rooster artwork. You are so creative - I was bouncing up and down on my seat wanting to reach out to touch them they look so full of texture and embellishments. Fantastic! Thanks for the FYI on the give away I'm heading there now;-)
Love your rooster art! These are just amazing - I love how you take the "old" and make some FABULOUSLY "new." :) Thanks for the giveaway link - Manon's art looks so fun. :)
Hi Diane,
thanks for your comment, as always I love your pieces, looks like you have a lot of fun, real soulful creations!
Oh Diane I just love what you have done here, it is awesome! I really love the way your imagination works!
Thanks also so much for stopping by my blog and your wonderful comment on my little painting. It means a bunch to me when a talented artist likes what I have done. Encouragement can be so important to a struggling artist!
Roosters are just so summery aren't they? And then your huge sun shines down on them. Have to soak up the summer sun!
That was the coolest surprise to see that end photo and all the work put together I didn't see that coming. Love how the roosters tails turn the corner like you said, story continued.
All that color is amazing, I always think as the summer wears on we get richer and richer with color.
Oh my goodness!! I just love all the details you use! That hand mixer is fantastic! Your are so darn clever, I love seeing what you're up too!
xoEsther
I love these and I too love using door knobs handles on some of my art:O) Im always looking for new hardware:O) Thanks for sharing:O)
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