"Somewhere"5 X 7 Canvas Panel
This week's challenge on Mixed Media Monday was to do a piece of art that in some way incorporated maps. I usually spend the week dreaming of / mulling over / planning on what I will do for each prompt, but this week it was not happening: I don't know, for some reason my creative block was in full swing and I could not get past it. And then this morning I went to a local craft store where I found this pretty little trim on sale. I bought it in green and pink and came home with the seed of an idea: if I could in some way create a map piece that was colorful enough to support this bright trim, I may have something . . .
Isn't it magical? Not the art, but the idea that we can create something out of nothing, if not an idea? That we can take bits and pieces and come up with a cohesive narrative? And in this case, all from a fabulous prompt and a piece of acid green trim. . .
"Somewhere" represents the hope that another baby is out there waiting for us. It was created using Gesso, fiber paste, acrylic, a transparency by Karen Russell (Narratives), fabric, ink, vintage children's illustration, a vintage spoon, a (tiny little pretend) compass, candle wax dripped onto the edges, a single Swarovski stone and of course, that green trim.
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18 comments:
Beautiful and creative use of images and mixed elements fot this theme!
Oooh, Kristen! This is marvellous! I love the colours, the design - everything. I'm so glad that trim gave you a prompt to create this piece - and I know there will be another little angel joining your family :-) Diane
The colors are fantastic, and the design is a delight!
Marvelous colors in this creative piece, and the accompanying journaling is such a lovely story. I hope a new addition to your little family is right around the corner!
WOW..it is a real delight!!!! I love your journal page's..great artwork!
So beautiful!!
Oh WOW Kristen ! I adore what you've created and it is a thrill beginning with just an idea and going from there. You have combined some of my fav elements, cutlery and wax are high on the list. Beautiful art piece!
sorry spelled your name with an 'e' :) Kristin
Wow, this is sooo lovely!! what a sweet piece you've created!!! Very nice work!!!
Linda
Stunning, the embellishments are fantastic, - LOVE it!
Wow!!! This is so lovely, and so great that you could work past your creative block. Wonderful work and I'm sure you will get your new addition to your family and that will be one lucky child :0)
Eine klasse Werk!
Oh, but this art IS magical, Kristin! When I read your words today, I felt as it I'd written them; they express exactly how I feel about creating from mixed media. This is my first visit to your blog, and I'm so glad to find it. You're a girl after my own heart.
Beautiful, great colours!
Wow... this is amazing.... I am so glad you found the green/pink trim to inspire this wonderful piece.
Karen
wow, very sweet and lovely piece and with a great image.
Love it! I am so glad we took that trip to the craft store together!! You said I would be seeing that trim.. and here it is! All of your work is great Kristin. I am so lucky to have you as a friend and get to pick your brain (like allison and I did last weekend)! Thanks again for everything, we are so excited about her room and hope to get started on some of it this weekend. I will keep you posted.
Nina
Great piece, love the tassels.
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