Before I share what I've been doing, I just wanted to thank you all for taking the time to come and visit and leaving very encouraging comments on my posts. I've decided to cut way back on my computer time for right now. I've cut back on blogging, and even though I've been visiting blogs (I enjoy them too much to give up), I haven't taken the time to leave comments. This is a very busy time for me with my big big 3 weekend show coming up in September, and from experience, it can be very stressful trying to produce enough art.
So by doing this, instead of producing fast art, I'm creating art that I really want to make and enjoying the process of it. At first, it was a bit hard to make myself get off of this computer, but it's getting easier for me (it's an addiction : ) So, needless to say, I've been making lots of art, and I do post it everyday on my Facebook art page. I do this for my benefit, because I like to have one place where I can refer back to my previous art--to see how I made certain pieces. So if you want to see any more of my art, you can see it there for sure.
So....now I'll get back to what this post is about.....I have a ton of bits and pieces of scrap and painted papers that I wanted to use. There's a lot of ways of doing this, but I decided to do something I haven't done in a while.
I decided to make some art with puzzle pieces. I always pick up these children's board puzzles at garage sales--so now I have lots and lots of them. Some of them, I'll keep for Zoie, and I'll still have enough of them--yeah, I have a lot!
The first thing I did was put a background on a canvas--
I made this with watered-down acrylics, followed by alcohol drips, stamping, and added chalk pastel highlights--I really like this look.
And then the puzzle pieces--
.....added on to the canvas--
.....ending up with these fun pieces of art--
...the puzzle pieces add great interest and dimension to the canvas--a little time consuming, but now that I've budgeted my time more wisely--I was able to make these! And see that chair that they're on? That's my next project--to paint something on it, not sure what though--whatever I do, I hope to show the progression of it on my FB page--stay tuned...
P.S. Thank you all again for your kind words---I appreciate this always!!
17 comments:
These are gorgeous! I love the vibrant colors and the dimension that the puzzle pieces add.
love how you are putting the pieces together on all your levels. wishing you soooo well w/your shows, dear one! xoxox
fantastic art. love the puzzle pieces.
i know what you mean about the internet.
Sometimes I feel inspired.
other times i feel intimidated.
i love seeing everyones work but i think it also holds me back a bit...
How clever! Love the way you think outside the box.....the puzzle box that is..lol Hugs! deb
I love the way you have used the puzzle pieces and I also know what you mean about the internet. I spend more time looking at other peoples art than I do on my own but it is just too tempting.
I can't believe my eyes!!! I was just catching up with you (I've been doing less computer too) And I am amazed at all of the juicy artwork here. You are so magical♥
These are wonderful! I love the background. Thanks for explaining how you did it because I could never have figured it out! Your work is so inspiring!
ps- I totally know what you mean about being "addicted" to the computer. I need to do the same!
great idea with the puzzle pieces diane.....beautiful.....i agree about the computer....to much time is spent on it on my part also.....and i will be spending less time on facebook also.....except for private groups..... ;-)
Diane, your puzzle pieces looks wonderful, and the painted background you started with is fantastic.
I wish you happy working time.
xo,Dorthe
So nice to see what you have been up to and looking forward to what you do with the chair. Good luck with the show!!
Oh I love these pieces! Whimsical, colorful, happy!
Having just gotten into doing the art fairs, I can well appreciate just how flat out busy you are, selling then creating all over again to replace the things that sell! Been keeping up with you on FB, it's a great choice when blogging just can't be fitted in :-) Love these new pieces, another novel idea
beautiful and beautiful ;0) good luck for the sale in Sept.of your goodies xx
Wow! This is genius! One of those "why didn't I think of that" moments. No really I've been looking at your art and I really admire what you can do.
My name is Sarah, I'm a new follower. This is my first time visiting and I can't wait to come back to see what you come up with next.
Well, you have an awesome day!
Sarah
http://skylarinc.blogspot.com/
Diane you amaze me with your creativity! I can certainly understand cutting back on blogging time. If it gets too hard for you, I will send you my dinosaur laptop that overheats way too fast...and I can't watch any videos either. So it would definitely keep your computer time down! Can't wait to hear about the September shows...in October. Enjoy creating! Big hugs to you.
Oh WOW is all I can say! They must have been round your stall like flies to a honeypot!! Delicious, gorgeous work. AND I just love the boxes in the previous post.
Fabulous Idea...lovely projects!!
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