Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Playing With My Other 'Art Supplies'

I  like  to  call  these  my  art  supplies--
 
 
Unlike  purchasing  from  an  art  store--I  purchase  these  from  garage  sales  and  flea  markets--most  of  these  items  would  most  likely  have  been  trashed  unless someone  else  found  them,  and  all  of  them  have  a  history  to  them--a  story  to  tell.
 
But  now they've  come  together  to  make  a  new  story--
 
 
...in  this  vintage  silverware  box...
 
 
and I've  made  a  new  doll--
 
 
 
....and  her  new  home  is  in  this  old  cheese  box--
 
 
 
I  couldn't  stop  with  my  art  supplies--I  altered  some  more  playing  cards  (see  my  last  post),  and  this  time  I  put  them on  some  wood  houses  and  even  a  little  tree--
 
 
 
 
 
And  one  more--
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Whatever  I  found  that  was  close  at  hand  went  into  this  Dream  box--pretty  much  how  I  dream.  I  think  whatever  is  floating  around  in  my  head  my  mind  grabs  and  puts  them  in  my  dreams,  and  sometimes  I  really  wonder  what's  going  on  in  my  head  because  I  can  have  some  pretty  strange  dreams!
 
So  this  weekend  is  my  first  show  of  the  year--the  Youngstown  Summer  Festival  of  the  Arts--it  seems  like  I've  been  getting  ready  for  years  for  my  art  shows  to  start  up  and  now  they're  finally  here--can't  wait  to  get  out  there  and  get  started!

10 comments:

Lynn Cohen said...

i really enjoy this kind of art! Love found objects especially those that relate to my own childhood and earlier! We are talking a LONG time ago! Have fun at your shows!!!

Createology said...

You really have a wonderful artistic vision to create such amazing art pieces out of found treasures. I also adore your playing cards you altered. That is what I consider having fun and playing which results in pure JOY!!!

Marianne said...

LOvely creations. I think your art is fantastic, so I wish you all the best on your Art show. xxx Marianne

Kathy said...

I love the art doll!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

These are SO creative. I adore your houses, and of course, that dream box is incredible. Like you, I make art out of junk. But MY junk never looks as good when finished as yours does!

Lovey said...

Awesomeness!!

Patti Edmon Artist said...

Love what you've done with your treasures!! Like you, I have art supplies with labels on them and then the good ones:)

Unknown said...

Love how you put all that great stuff together. Really nice work. Good luck on the shows!

Unknown said...

You are amazing! I love all of your art and colors! Your blog is amazing!

Tina said...

Hi, will you be at Shaker Woods this year? T

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