ScareEasy Challenge #2

It's time for me to challenge myself again. Last week, I posted about missing art, and as a result was starting my own weekly challenges to myself. You can read more about that here.

So today, I bring you challenge #2.

Male and Female - Jackson Pollock
Jackson Pollock is an American painter, and considered the commanding figure of the Abstract Expressionist movement. The reasons I love Pollock are all summed up quite nicely in this quote by him from 1947:

"On the floor I am more at ease, I feel nearer, more a part of the painting, since this way I can walk around in it, work from the four sides and be literally `in' the painting."

Although the painting I chose is traditionally un-Pollock (in that it's more visually representative), the colours are style that are so often associated to him are still apparent.

And, as a fun little aside, if you visit this site, you can create your own Pollock-esque art with just the click of your mouse :) Scroll around and left-click to change colours. It's awesome, I promise.

Congratulations

(SE#2)

No supplies were harmed in the making of this card!
Cardstock :: Whisper White (SU), Pool Party (SU), Pumpkin (?)

Paper :: "Beyond the Garden" DSP (SU), More Mustard DSP (SU), 

"Pocketful of Posies" DSP (SU), Black quilted paper (?)
Stamps :: "Congratulations" from Congrats set (SU)
Ink :: Pool Party (SU)
Embellishments :: Black embroidery floss
Tools :: Dimensionals (SU)

Hope you enjoyed :) If you want to play along with me, please do! Leave me a message in the comments - I'd love to check out your blog and see if art inspired you at all!

-tb:oxo

A challenge to myself

Lately, I've been missing art... to sit and think about the endless hours I used to spend going through books, websites, magazines, anything I could get my hands on that was even remotely related to art! It inspired and energized me on a regular basis. From classic art to graffiti art...

In this new stage of my life (the one that exists now that I've discovered card-making and stamping!), I feel like I've given up a part of me that I felt was really important.

So... I've decided to give myself my own weekly challenges. Ones that are art-related and that give me the opportunity to browse through books, websites, and magazines to inspire me again. And, I've decided to incorporate them into my new hobby of card-making.

With all that said, here's my "Scare Easy" challenge #1. Hey, if you're interested, you can play with me! :) Basically, I'm going to pick one of my favourite art pieces, and draw inspiration from them (either colour or composition). This one... colour!

The Flower Seller - Diego Rivera
Diego Rivera has always been, by far, one of my favourite artists of all time. I've always been fascinated by the liveliness and almost animated images of the Latin-American art scene. He can conjure up emotions with the simplest of images... but can create a whole story with an intensely detailed wall fresco.

It's no surprise that while searching for my first challenge to myself that I instantly went to this painting.

Here is my take on the colours/inspiration:

Thanks

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No supplies were harmed in the making of this card!
Cardstock :: Early Espresso (SU), Very Vanilla (SU), Wisteria Wonder (SU)

Paper :: "Pocketful of Posies" DSP (SU), "Beyond the Garden" DSP (SU)
Stamps :: Kindness Matters (SU)
Ink :: Wild Wasabi (SU), Wisteria Wonder (SU)
Embellishments :: $1 Ribbon, Pearl Dots (MS)
Tools :: Decorative Label punch (SU), Large oval punch (SU), Scallop Edge punch (EK), Dimensionals (SU), Lace Edge punch (Fiskars)

Finished Size :: 4 1/2" x 4 1/4"

 

I've been absolutely addicted to the Paper Crafts "Card Ideas for Paper Crafters" magazine since I got it a couple weeks ago... So again, for the sketch, I referenced that. This one is found on page 32, and is designed by Vanessa Menhorn.

Delighted... and exhausted (when is this baby going to come?!)

-tb:oxo