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| Collaged pears from UFO net photo |
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| Collaged Creston Valley Landscape from a Jean Henderson photo |
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| Collaged apple from UFO net photo |
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| Collaged landscape mostly invented |
With a large stack of cardstock backgrounds in mostly solid colours, Gelli-printed papers and magazines for further collage fodder, we were well supplied. I also provided a numbered template from which they could cut their papers.
And didn't they tear into it?
That's pretty awesome because coincidently we have two sessions left in which to finish!
I know I mentioned the need for a red cow in one of those collages I test drove and I will show you the result in a future post - keep your eyes peeled for that one. In the meantime, I expect to show you some outstanding Quilted Collage work from this stellar group sometime soon. Until then, I hope you keep playing and let me know what you're up to in the comments!
Oh my gosh, that was so fun!!!! I just love that!!! I like that you shared the template with us for one of them. I might have to give it a try. They had a ball for sure. I have been doing all kinds of stuff the last couple of months. I just need to get some of it posted on my blog. I had a clean up spree and found stuff that I forgotten about and it seems like it spurred my creative bone again and I have been having a blast. I will get some of it posted on my blog before long. Thanks for the inspiration! hugs, patty
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed this, Patty - I think it's a great way to play for those who are looking for a way to be artistic, and working out the technique is always a fun thing for me! Enjoy, and happy Quilt Collaging! xo
DeleteI bet you all had a brilliant day and what a great idea too. Thanks for sharing these lovely pics with us. Happy crafty weekend, Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteIt was great fun, Angela, and I loved seeing/hearing all the connections and conversation with the seniors. Some great stories!
DeleteThese look great, Win. I see you got around the fussy-cutting of the trees with pinking shears - genius!
ReplyDeleteThe pinking shears were MUCH easier, Tracy - worked a charm! :D
DeleteThose samples are so perfect for the theme. Love them all.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Eileen - it was great fun to experiment with them!
DeleteSuch a great idea Win.I'm still experimenting with acrylic pour painting and have done some glass plates which is really enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteOh I'd LOVE to see those, Roz! I'm looking forward to trying a pour when I get a moment!!
DeleteLove the photos of the folks intensely at work, how there is paper of all sorts, inches thick on the tables.
ReplyDeleteYou already know how I feel about those magnificent pears!
They truly were crazy about all those prints - they looked ankle deep sometimes. And thanks for the kudos on the pears; I'd definitely do those again! xo
Deletewhat fun Win. It looks like thet really took to this. I am just busy getting ready for my fall watercolour painting parties. Gotta start trying some new things - lol
ReplyDeleteThe group really had fun, and I'm looking forward to seeing their finished product! I'm sure your painting parties will be a blast, Val!
DeleteGorgeous art, looks like fun :) xx
ReplyDeleteDefinitely was, Shirley, and my goof-ups as I worked out the technique were just as much a great part of the fun. I'm hoping at least one of the seniors will have one they hate so we can tear into that. :D
DeleteWow! What a cool idea! I love collaged landscapes and it's something I've played around with before. Mine were sort of ugly though, LOL! But yours are gorgeous and I'm especially fond of the Creston Valley Landscape one. So pretty. What a fun technique :)
ReplyDeleteHaving a great laugh here, Sal - there were some pretty ugly ones as I worked on a technique that would be doable for these seniors...watch for a future post on those! :D
DeleteThis looks like a riot, and a little complicated but not so much that most people couldn't do it. It makes me want to start an art group. And I can't waiting to see what the mysterious "Red Cow" is.
ReplyDeleteOn my end I got my baby back yesterday and I am in digital collage heaven.
Keep on rockin the quilted collages they are really beautiful and have a great week my friend.
That's the perfect word, Deann - riot it was! And yes, with help, everyone was able to get a good start on the project, and I can see there are going to be some fabulous finishes already.
DeleteI'm delighted to hear that your computer is back home, and you can get into your creative digital heaven again. HOORAY!!! xoxo
Such talent. Those are just WONDERFUL Win. I can quilt well with fabric but dear me... a quilted paper collage - just looks AMAZING. These are totally GORGEOUS - once again... I'm awed. Xj.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joi - the Gelli prints are so texturally varied it makes the collage much easier to create than putting itty-bitty pieces of paper together. Lots of fun!!
Deletelooking forward to the results!
ReplyDeleteJackie xo
Me too, Jackie - it's always so exciting to see the take on a technique by someone who doesn't regularly create - I always get a ton of new ideas! xo
DeleteThese are fabulous Win! Love, love, love them!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Laura - I think they're a terrific project for those with no previous artistic experience. We're having a blast!
DeleteAll these collages are wonderful! Gelli prints lend themselves to this method so well!
ReplyDeleteGelli prints are the BEST - it's a good thing that they do so well with this technique, Zsuzsa...I've a TON of them (although by the end of next week, not so many - then I can make more!). :D
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