Here's something I've been dragging my feet about for the last month: Seth Apter's open call for the Pulse of Mixed Media.
(Go over to his blog and read about it because he'll explain it better than I will. It's all part of the celebration around the release of his wonderful book, and it's not juried and open to everyone. So you should all submit something. Really.)
I knew the minute I read the post that I wanted to play along, but then I got all freaky anxious and totally overthought it for weeks, and I knew if I kept procrastinating I'd miss the deadline and really regret it, and I'd give myself a little pep talk, but then I still wouldn't work on it.
SO,
in honor of the end of the Daisy Yellow Creativity Queue Challenge, I told my brain to shut up and I created this 5"x5" piece.
I answered the question "If your artwork could talk, what would it say?"
(look mom, I put the question mark inside the quotation marks)
It goes out in tomorrow's mail.
Thanks again, Tammy.
Love love it, great words and color
ReplyDeleteThis feat alone should make you proud :)
ReplyDeleteGood for you.
ReplyDeleteLove it.
ReplyDeleteYeah, great piece, go for it! xox
ReplyDeleteLove it. It's been great (as always) to share in your creative energy.
ReplyDeleteLove it. It's been great (as always) to share in your creative energy.
ReplyDeleteKaren - what an excellent piece. I read that invite as well but felt way too intimidated to participate. I did win an autographed copy of Seth's book and read it this weekend. It's very inspirational. I really like your composition, texture, and colors in this piece - beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Good for you for submitting something for this project.
ReplyDeleteI REALLY like this--so beautiful!!! I read the post...maybe I'll give it a try if I can get over my own case of the freaky anxious overthinking thing you described :)
ReplyDeleteI love that bubble wrap texture up there on the top. I wish that I could touch it.
ReplyDeleteIt is SO good to shut off the brain sometimes. Good for you for getting it done!
ReplyDeleteStunning piece. I cannot wait to see it in person. Thanks for submitting to the project!
ReplyDeleteI think the same thing every day when I read your blog - what will she do next! Good luck with Seth's open call, your piece is great! I wanted to stop by and thank you - I got your iHanna swap postcard on Saturday - it's awesome - thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteHow DOES she do it??? I tried making my own stamp, hmmm, fun but it is going to take some practice...
ReplyDeleteThis is a great piece, great texture and color! I thought about doing one too but have also been procrastinating.... I think we did have the same childhood... But I didn't have the rainbow suspenders. did you wear love's baby soft perfume too? Or maybe sweet honesty?
ReplyDeleteI got the chance to meet Seth this past week...he's one cool guy! Love the color and texture on this piece!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you joined in and sent your art! I love the textures and how it all interacts together!
ReplyDeleteHey Karen I just read that you were the winner over at Oh Write Me with that hilarious berd drawing! Congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteOooh! OOOHOOOOOOO!
ReplyDeleteLove this.
My canvas is ready,b ut I haven't sent it! What am I doing?
I'm going to go give myself a good talking too.
C
p.s. Aren't you glad our little things will be with Seth at the same time? It's almost like being friends and stuff!