How are you? I'm fine. Thank you for your kind words about my personal struggles. But you may feel differently when I tell you that I'm not ready with my giveaways, yet. So.
Before we get to the meat and potatoes of this post, I wanted to alert you to the fact that the less glistening and less perky people are going to show up any minute.
I know, I know!! It's disconcerting, but if those of you who are shiny happy would fill out the edges, we can make short order of the unglistening and let's face it: downer people.
So far, I have four (4). I'm so excited!!!!
Listen. er... read: I enjoyed making these little collages in my little sketchpad so much. It was so relaxing to me during a time of non-relaxatives. If you have time to try out this new art of collaging, you should do it! Tearing papers that you like and arranging them together on a surface and gluing them down holds more rewards than I had expected. It appeals to the sight, the creative judgment, the sense of mystery, the process of coming up with new ideas for the next collage, and, above all else... you can actually use all that beautiful ephemera you've wanted to be able to use!
Okay, one of the things I've noticed is that, even though these little collages are simple, I find that it can be a challenge to know when one is finished to your liking. I think this is the case with any work of art, but, as I am a person who (likes to ramble on and on about nothing that's the least interesting to anyone) tends to doodle and sketch and write on my pages, I was definitely erring on the side of simplicity with these.
One thing I particularly loved is that making a collage focused my vision in terms of noticing little parts of images. A curve, a color, a pattern. And text that I might not even pay attention to began to stand out in sharp relief. It's fun to play with text.
If only Text's mother hadn't told me he can't play with me for awhile. And I didn't even mean to push him. In fact, I think he tripped.
Next up: Text gets a bit bolder.
Glad to see you busy making art. Hope all is well.
ReplyDeleteErin
These are great....small collages are often harder than big ones because your really have to limit your choices, at least it seems that way to me. I like what you are doing and your humor around life in general always makes me chuckle. xox
ReplyDeleteDamn! I really like these. Like the color, like the size and am amazed you managed simplicity. Keep them coming--just 361 more to go.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous K
These are SO beautiful, thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI like all of these. Wonder what the boy is thinking ...
ReplyDeleteYay for collage...great work. 365 is SOME commitment.
ReplyDeleteBravo, you're doing great.
ReplyDeleteSo great to see you simply having fun! No worrying about dong it "right" - just the doing and enjoying! Loving the results and admiring your resolve.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit - good luck on your collage journey. The best part of working on collages is that they can take so many forms and you can work in wild, bright color or in monochromatic pages....looking forward to seeing more of your collages this year!
ReplyDeleteLookin good! So glad you're having fun!
ReplyDeleteI've been struggling with the "is it finished" thing with mine too. I've had a dozen laying about in various stages of completion and I've had the hardest time declaring them "done." I've finally washed my hands of them and will blogging about them and then releasing them into the world, finished or not. I'm loving your use of cheesecloth.
ReplyDeleteFour? Four is good!
ReplyDeleteI like them.
Thanks for all the sweet mentions Chris, here & on instagram! I'm so glad you are finding collage a fun thing to do too, it's my all time favorite. Your collages looks great!
ReplyDeleteNice to see your pretty collages. Thanks for sharing! It's a great way to use up some of those scraps that you just can't bear to throw out when cleaning up too. I have a whole box of stuff that would be great for collage. I'm not committing to a 365 though. Nope. Not me.
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better!
xo
Yay! You're doing great with the challenge. I don't think the number is nearly as important as finding the value in the experience. And with the fun, relaxation and "noticing" that you mention, it sounds like you are maxing out on the value.
ReplyDeleteo my dear, you say you are not that 'experienced' with collage, but I find these quite wonderful! isn't it interesting all the stuff you find squirreled away...ahem...saved for inspiration? you never know what will surface and work well in the piece, and somehow it works out. somewhere I read a quote something like "art is never 'finished,' it just stops in an interesting place." bravo and well done with your challenge so far. best wishes for working out your life challenges!
ReplyDeletelove these little collages and thank you so much for your messages...it means a lot xx
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