It is January 31 and the challenge is over except for the Grand Finale. It has been a super month and I have learned a few new techniques, explored new subjects, dusted off some old skills and made some new artist friends.
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| January 2017 Collage |
Joan mentioned in her blog yesterday that doing the collage is almost harder than doing the paintings. I tend to agree. I have so much trouble getting the curser to move the paintings where I want them! I tried to line the photos up in order but ended up just putting the last few where ever the curser moved them.
Stop by
Leslie's 30/30 page to see all of the collages. Think about signing up for a challenge in the future; Leslie usually does them in September and January. They are a great way to expand your horizons and build up your portfolio.
Although I won't be blogging daily, I hope you will sign up to follow me to see what I am doing during the rest of the year.
This turned out so well and my goodness you did a lot of things and subjects. i think my favs are the pen/ink and the black/whites. Oh, just realized that they are all ovals - hmm, does that mean something? Will stay tuned for your next adventure. Got my seed catalog and already I see my garden growing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nelvia. I am not sure if liking the pieces with oval frames means anything other than you like the look of pen work but I could be wrong and it is a deep seated problem - lol. I actually had to buy some seed this year and went to EBay for some of them - we will see. I am planning to do some transplanting today as the Salvia needs thinning - happy dance here as I get to play in the dirt. Take care and enjoy!
DeleteAwesome, Val! I love the diverse nature of this- including the ovals. Congrats on a great job and thank you for all your support!
ReplyDeleteThank YOU. Laurie. I am sure that many of us are inspired by your fabulous art and the lovely stories you tell about each painting. Thanks again!
DeleteI am so impressed by your diligent work over this month, Val - what an inspiration you are, to so many! Thanks for sharing all these wonderful works.
ReplyDeleteThank you Win - glad you enjoyed my pieces this month.
DeleteIt was great to follow your posts throughout the month and read about what you were doing. Now that the month is over it will seem so quiet. lol You did a good job on the collage. I tried redoing mine and couldn't get more than one image into the collage template.
ReplyDeleteI think it will be quiet at least for a while until we catch our breath. I had to chuckle about your comment regarding the collage - it took me 3 tries to get it right. Nelvia is trying another design program - canva.com - and I am going to try it too - might be easier. Good luck and see you in the blogs - lol
DeleteVal, are you on Facebook? If not you can email me at nelviamcgrath@gmail.com and I can walk you through canva.com, at least what little I have learned. Enough to get you started I think.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the beautiful work, Val! I don't always check in with you on here or on facebook but I think of you and your work when I think of the artists I've been blessed to know online.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mel. I have the same problem - lol! Too many artists and not enough time.
DeleteVal you had an awesome month, congratulaions! High five to working in so many different mediums, and taking on such diverse subjects. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sheila, I guess you are home and finally catching up with the rest of the challenge posts. Hope you had a great time and are ready to get back into the painting groove. - take care!
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