Geez… seems I’ve been bit by the “I don’t feel like typing in the blog thing again” bug. Here’s an update of what I’ve created over the past two months. Trying to find more time to create and keep balance in all my other interests, too. Thanks for stopping by!
May 3, 2010
December 3, 2009
Painted Smiles – Mixed Media Collage
Sheesh can’t believe its been so long since I posted. I’ve been busy with work and the holidays like most people, unfortunately art has taken a back seat. This is my latest creation… made with a lot of different elements which I always love to do. I couldn’t get the “smiles” the way I had them in my mind… maybe when I have some better techniques under my belt I’ll be able to pull it off, but for now I opted to create an X over their lips to convey the same feeling. The next time I make this they will have huge Cheshire-cat smiles that at the same time, don’t look goofy. How I’ll manage that I have no clue! Have an excellent day, RS
On the back, there’s a quote that says “they always seemed to wear painted on smiles”
October 26, 2009
“You Become Me”
I tore it up and redesigned the frame for my mixed media collage. This was a lot of work but I’m satisfied with how it came out. I’ll be submitting this and a few of my other past altered art projects to be juried into the crafters guild on Tuesday night. Crossing my fingers and toes!
(Click for full size view)
October 19, 2009
Treasure Hunt Day :)
On Saturday I was invited to go on a treasure hunt to a rummage sale and craft fair with Cathy. She always great company and we had a lot of fun poking into all the nooks and cranny’s we came across. First stop was the rummage sale, bah! It was postponed until next week. So whats the next best thing but to hit up the quilting shop and then an antique store? I purchased some neat vintage thimbles (or what looks like antique, hard to tell with all the distressing techniques that people use, lol) and a few placards of black snaps. I also got a neat silver bangle/charm bracelet thing (six bucks!) a silver ring, two Halloween themed kitchen towels and a rubber-band and bead bookmark thing. Fun fun! We ended the day with a trip to Cathy’s house to meet her bird (seems my lack of remembering names crosses over into pets as well) and her well-stocked studio. Hope we get to do this again, really a great time all around.
On the 27th I’ll be going to the crafter’s guild to see about becoming a member. To do that I’ll need to bring in samples of my altered art. Since I’ve spent the past year learning techniques and also trying to get a community started for altered artists in Las Vegas, I haven’t made too much to show off. I have an idea of what to bring… and yesterday I created one additional piece that they can look at so they can see what direction I want to lean toward in the future. I love creating collage in 3d bases such as frames, shrines, wooden blocks, boxes… etc. Anyway this is my latest creation… just coming out of a two month hiatus and glad to be creating again.
I think the inside composition (made with polymer clay!) and the wire thing across the middle looks way better than the frame… I’ve really got to think of something that looks more polished.
Altered Art Collage - "You Become Me" by Robin Schar
Altered Art - "You Become Me" (closeup) by Robin Schar
August 30, 2009
Altered Thingamajig
Have you noticed that some things cross the line between altered art, mixed media and even the category’s listed under them? This started out as an Altered Shrine… but since its so flat I’m guessing it’s not really a shrine but instead a mixed media piece… but then again it uses 3d elements, so it must be a shrine? Ha-ha, who knows… I just like how it came out! We had a great time at the art party yesterday and I’m so glad to see the group blossoming as it is. Looking at the first year anniversary (I started the group in November) time passes so fast! I’m going to try to think of a special something to do for the members to celebrate :) Hope you like my latest creation… I listed the things used to create it… such a trip what people throw away! Going to add this to my etsy store and see if anyone else likes it too. xoxox
Old wood frame, Baby board book, Sewing pattern, Vintage image, Faux pearl beads, Images from old catalog, Old necklace clasp, Vintage key, Woven cotton fabric, Grandfather clock piece, Glass beads, Wire and Acrylic paints.