I've been so busy in the past couple of weeks, that I'm late posting this week. I'm presenting in two of the teacher trainings scheduled next week in my district, so I've had to get ready for them. One of them is on creativity in the classroom, so I'm really excited about that one. In addition, my classroom was moved, so I had to work on that as well. Anyway, this is a quick post on the few art escapades I was able to take on my spare time.
This art journal page was inspired by the shapes and textures in Piarom's mother's necklace, by one of the song tittles in the musical "Newsies," and by my daughters in the Summer season.
This ATC size card was inspired by a baby green anole lizard that I found sitting on a floating chlorinator in my swimming pool. I rescued him and placed him in one of my wife's potted plants. He appeared to be very happy to be away from the "plastic island" - LOL!
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This collaged tag design was inspired by Henri Matisse, who was known for his use of bold colors and for "painting with scissors."
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This birthday gift card was inspired by my oldest daughter's friend, who turned 21 years old this summer. I designed the card and posted it in my blog back in March. However, my daughter wanted to make it more personal and have it match the gift bag. (I wonder who she got that from - LOL!) Therefore, we did a little cooperative elaboration. She added a personal message inside, and I added her friend's name on the outside. Not only did her friend love it, but my daughter and I had some fun bonding time in the process!
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This last piece is a photograph I took of a sculpture made out of scraps that one of my best friends made for her vegetable garden. Isn't it clever! I cropped the photograph, changed it into sepia tones, and blurred the edges to complete my photographic composition.
Hope you enjoyed my quick post and take the time to leave a comment. I ALWAYS appreciate people's comments and reciprocate with a comment in their blogs. Blessings!
Comments
Wil, ABCW Team.
Paula (PEP)
and how I love your lizard (he is save on your card, because he is so camouflaged ;) ...lizards are one of my favorite little animals! Thank you for such a bunch of amusing art this week ♥ Conny
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and all your other works is beautiful,the sculpture is amazing and so unique.
Greetings Jeannette
yvonne
I love the lizard too. I didn't see him at first either.
And the sculpture is just cool!
the sculpture is intriguing.
i am also late for the 52photosproject but here it is!
And thank you for joining in Journal Journey's this month with your lovely entry.
It's always a pleasure to visit Dxx
Hugs Giggles
Lots of great art work to see this week.
Thanks for joining us at TioT.
Avril x
For such a busy man you have produced some exquisite work.
Seize the day, when you read or hear it, it so inspires one. Lovely work. Thank you for posting with us at WAW.
Carole
Wishing you a beautiful week ahead!
Victoria
Glad you decided to share your photos on Orange you glad it's Friday. Thanks for joining and I hope to see you again next weekend.
Btw, I love the sculpture. Happy Sunday Arnoldo!
LOVE the intense greens on your ATC size card! It's just perfect for the image of the lizard! And sooo much to discover on that small format! Brilliant!
Thank you for playing along with us at TIOT!
Claudia x
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
here, my favorite is that Matisse piece.
~ enjoy your day ~
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Garden of Grace
GREAT Art!
April #120
Big hugs,
FABBY
Thanks for joining our fortnightly challenge here at ATC’s with Attitude challenge. Hope you will join us next time. DT Crafting Vicky
Great work as usual!!
Have a wonderful day!
Nora
Love from The Netherlands,
Leintje*
Cumprimentos
Thank you, as always, for sharing your creativity with us at Opus Gluei. When your name pops up I know I'm in for a feast for the eyes.