art every day

Where I am Right Now.

 

Art is never finished, only abandoned.

Leonard da Vinci

 

That's kinda where I am.  Resurecting a painting a I abandoned months ago (for good reason).  And in the middle of another for my painting class. 

 

The other thing I have been working on is a little (very simple) digital art, in the form of print, cut and surprise cards for my make change. project.  Here is one I made today!

 

 

Interested in participating with me to surprise and delight someone? You can click and print the card above to start making change.  There are LOTS more over here at Print, Cut and Surprise Cards!  Thay are free for you to print and pass out, but if you want to share online please link back here!

 

Magic Art Every Day 365

Three Hundred and Sixty Five days of making!!!!

Okay, really like 365 plus a month.  Hey, sometimes life happens.  Whatever happened, its been great!

Here is my last post for this project.  BUT!  Not my last post ever, or my last project!  Coming soon, in the next week or so I will be letting you in on what my plans are...insert evil laugh...  nothing sinister, I promise.  Exactly the opposite.

Until then... I leave you with...

This is card number 23 of my inspirational quote cards for my goal of leave 100 art cards that inspire, from my Stupendous Life List. 

Remember** You are welcome to download and print out to leave for a stranger, friend, or anyone else you can think of.**

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The next chapter will hopefully prove to be magical.  Art Every day 2.0 where magic happens!  (okay, totally cheesy)  Think community project.  I hope you will join me, celebrate, participate and MAKE!

Details soon!

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Making A Life Art Every Day 364

card #22 of my goal to leave 100 art cards that inspire, anonymously from my Stupendous Life List.

That's kinda what this project has been, a lesson in living.  Oh yeah I work, I go to school, but making things is when I am fully alive. 

It doesn't have to be something major, just the act of making, preparing, piecing, and thinking creativly is what fuels me.

Every day I am building the LIFE I want to LIVE.

What does it for you?

Love Inspiration Card Art Every Day 363

This is card number 21 of my anonymous inspirational quote cards for my goal of leave 100 art cards that inspire, anonymously from my Stupendous Life List. 

Remember** You are welcome to download and print out to leave for a stranger, friend, or anyone else you can think of.**

Are you seeing the number at the top of the post?????  *******363***********

CRAY-ZEE.

I love that this project has gone so well!  Yes, there were hiccups, stalls and general screw-ups on my part, but when it comes down to it I MADE SOMETHING EVERY DAY FOR A WHOLE YEAR!

I'm working on Art Every Day 2.0!!

It will be a bit different, but something every day for a year.  Plan on some participation, kind of a community project...  more to come.

Long Time No See--Catching Up Art Every Day 335-347

With all of the crah-ze-ness of the past few weeks, I haven't made much except fiddling with my sculpture, BUT I made sure I had my camera with me AT ALL TIMES!  So pictures it is!

Today I made my 17th inspirational quote card for my  goal of leave 100 art cards that inspire, anonymously from my Stupendous Life List.

Art Every Day 347

 

Remember, you are free to print and distribute to friends, family and strangers, but only to brighten their day!

 

YAAAAY!!

All caught up and look DAY 347,

only 18 days left...

18DAYS!!!!!

 

Here is a link to the newspaper article about the class I took and our Large-Scale Ceramic Sculptures!

Peacock Update and Printable Art Every Day 326-327

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sooooooo.  This peacock is killing ME!  Okay, not literally, but I am in waaaaaay over my head.  In the end I will prevail (or at least that is what I keep telling myself), but my creative brain is really being stretched right now.  A sketch from last night gives a glimpse into what's going on, although I'm not totally clear myself. 

Wish me luck!

 

 

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This is card number 16 for my goal of leave 100 art cards that inspire, anonymously from my Stupendous Life List.

This 3X5 card is kinda a reminder to MYSELF!!! more than anything! 

Remember, you are free to print and distribute to friends, family and strangers, but only to brighten their day!

Printable Inspiration cards Art Every Day 320-324

I can't wait to show you the sculpture I have been spending so much time on!  But, it's not finished...yet.  Soon!

Tomorrow I am glazing the last of the feathers (only 12 left to do) and loading all of them in the kiln for firing, I really hope they turn out beautiful, but I am a little wary of the oxides and glaze. 

Having never worked in ceramics or glazes they seem unpredictable and hard to envision what they will look like after they are fired!  I am using a combination of mostly copper and cobalt oxides with a very small amount of iron with a translucent glaze, almost clear.   

You should have seen me hovering over clay feathers with a small lung powered sprayer hooked up to a little air-compressor sraying the glaze!  What a hoot, but it was saving me a bunch of time.

Until I am finished you are getting cards number 11-15 for my goal of leave 100 art cards that inspire, anonymously from my Stupendous Life List.

11/100

12/100

13/100

14/100

15/100

WOW!!! So many printable inspiration cards for you to share!  Remember, you are free to print and distribute to friends, family and strangers, but only to brighten their day!

 

 

Printable Digital Inspiration Art Every Day 316-317

These are the 9th and 10th cards for my goal of leave 100 art cards that inspire, anonymously from my Stupendous Life List. 

You are welcome to download and print out to leave for a stranger, friend, or anyone else you can think of.

I'm really having fun with these, I hope you are too!

day 316

day 317

 

Sending happy thoughts, creative dreams, and wonderful ideas your way!

 

 

Printable Digital Inspiration Art Every Day 296

This is the 8th card for my goal of leave 100 art cards that inspire, anonymously from my Stupendous Life List. 

You are welcome to download and print out to leave for a stranger, friend, or anyone else you can think of.

8/100

click to enlarge and print

 

Printable Digital Inspirartion Art Every Day 280

This is the 7th card for my goal of leave 100 art cards that inspire, anonymously from my Stupendous Life List. 

You are welcome to download and print out to leave for a stranger, friend, or anyone else you can think of.