Art from the heart warms the soul....
Page 5
ART IS THE CENTER OF THE REAL WORLD.....(raw art...painted, cut and altered...hand painted paper..stamp block, beading)
All the backs look exactly the same as the first ones...easy does it...my
time is being spent on the top of the page...Christie did not want any of
the backs to be white...so with my business card cut up and my flying
heart(which goes on every piece I do usually) I do not have to think to much
when it comes to the back....press here to see the post with the backs on it.
Page 4..Skinny Book
Honoring the past...believing in the present...flowing into the future...The leaves of our life................
Page 3 skinny book
Let your inspiration hang ripe for you to pick......
(raw art...cut and altered...with jeweled fruit...vines of paint and glitter...fibers)
(raw art...cut and altered...with jeweled fruit...vines of paint and glitter...fibers)
It's a beginning!! Skinny Book Pages
FRONT
BACK
When I picked up my copy of Cloth Paper Scissors there was an article in there by Chrysti Hydeck on how to make Skinny Book Pages....This called to me...the pages are 4 inches by 8 inches...And I thought ... I WOULD LIKE TO DO THAT!! (hey, whats one more thing on the list?!?!) Anyhow, my friend, Nici told me about the challenge that Chrysti put out on her new site...So...I SIGNED UP...Yes, 26 pages need to be complete, and I will get a book back (assembled and bound by Chrysti) Once I got past the FEAR of NOT GOOD ENOUGH, I started my pages by making sheets of hand painted and designed paper (120 lb watercolor paper) and cut them out...3 skinny book pages to each sheet I made...So this is the first sheet which I did in hues of orange, yellow and red...raked some plaster over it and altered it with small art that I drew..painted and then cut out...I like the process and will continue to do at least 2 every day so that they will be done before the deadline!! (well, hopefully!!) I happen to be an 11th hour girl, but this project needs a little more time because it is a new process for me!!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie
BACK
When I picked up my copy of Cloth Paper Scissors there was an article in there by Chrysti Hydeck on how to make Skinny Book Pages....This called to me...the pages are 4 inches by 8 inches...And I thought ... I WOULD LIKE TO DO THAT!! (hey, whats one more thing on the list?!?!) Anyhow, my friend, Nici told me about the challenge that Chrysti put out on her new site...So...I SIGNED UP...Yes, 26 pages need to be complete, and I will get a book back (assembled and bound by Chrysti) Once I got past the FEAR of NOT GOOD ENOUGH, I started my pages by making sheets of hand painted and designed paper (120 lb watercolor paper) and cut them out...3 skinny book pages to each sheet I made...So this is the first sheet which I did in hues of orange, yellow and red...raked some plaster over it and altered it with small art that I drew..painted and then cut out...I like the process and will continue to do at least 2 every day so that they will be done before the deadline!! (well, hopefully!!) I happen to be an 11th hour girl, but this project needs a little more time because it is a new process for me!!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie
SHAMAN BARBIE/ Altered Barbie
How perfect was she? Did you think that when you grew up you would have her perfect body? Her perfect teeth? Her perfect hair? And then were you somewhat disappointed when you didn't turn out that way? She was the first "grown-up" doll I had, and my mother really was upset with my Aunt when she bought it for me (this was in the 50's) because after all she had.... BREASTS! Oh NO, what was my Aunt thinking?!?! Giving a girl of 7 a doll with BREASTS! She was perfect!! Totally perfect with her little high heels that slipped on and her pretty dresses with their own Barbie label in them.....Well...I have come a long way since playing with Barbie but when I saw this challenge to alter one I decided that I had to have at it....So this is Shaman Barbie she is here now to show us all that perfect is no longer in the picture...It is now time to capture the essence of your soul...and show your true beauty from the inside out. This is was I wrote as my inspiration: SHAMAN BARBIE
Her perfect body structure…
She could be just about anything, as long
As the fashion let her.
But alas, those days did come to an end,
Both with age and wisdom,
For nothing is as perfect as it seems
It has to come from within you.
So here is Barbie in transformation…
A Shaman for all women…
To stimulate, motivate, and electrify
With magic and delight,
She now inspires each of us
to be true unto our self.
Pattie
She Wears Her Heart!
SHHHHHH..... It's a birthday gift!!....It is going in the mail a little late...but it is going to Hawaii!! She is so peaceful and the colors are so tropical...just had to share her here!!BUT....SHHHHHHH...... Don't tell!! LOL...
Bench for Auction!
MAGICAL GARDEN BENCHPHEW! I finally finished the bench for our local breast cancer coalition charity auction. This started out as raw wood that needed to be sanded, put together, primed and then painted! It has been sealed with a waterproof sealer and the several coats of wax applied. Truly a labor of love.... My sister, Nancy, made the beautiful silk pillows that are on the bench. I decided in the beginning of this project that I would dedicate it to someone and this is what I wrote:
I dedicate this bench to, JoAnna Pierotti, who recently finished her chemo treatment for breast cancer. JoAnna has been a strong warrior through this challenge in her life. She has maintained her beauty, her sense of humor, her love of life, and her art. She is an Amazing woman who continues to grow and discover things about herself. She lives in
This auction was for invited artists and I am PROUD to be part of this.... It is an amazing thing when you can use your art to help raise money for not for profit organizations and continue to help women's issues at the same time! Here is a hearts up for all those fighting the good fight!
May you also find a way that you can help in your community!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie
Some of the inspiration for this bench came from this poem:
There is a garden in every childhood
An enchanted place where colors are brighter,
The air is softer,
And the morning more fragrant then ever again.
Elizabeth Lawrence
Big Girl Award!
I have made this award for others...and NOW I HAVE MADE ONE FOR MYSELF.......
As a celebration to HOW FAR I HAVE ALLOWED MYSELF TO COME THIS YEAR!
Yes indeed...I put them on...and I pulled them up! We all deserve this award
every now and then! ENJOY! (That's ME as a little girl!)
Artfully Yours,
Pattie
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