This week’s challenge was to draw, sketch or paint buildings or houses which ever you prefer. We did extend the dates because we were a bit busy. And that is ok because this is a no stress challenge. Just for fun. This is a watercolor sketch by Doreen I completed this sketch first and then made the one above. I just love playing around with houses, and buildings. Fun! …
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07/31/2019
With this challenge we were to design something using blue, purple and brown. The theme was steampunk. This challenge was opened to either creating a card, drawing and or painting. Really was flexible and up to the person to create what inspired them. I do have to say once again I am in awe of each design. Very creative use of mixed media. Sketched by Doreen and used ink, …
07/07/2019
Card Painting Challenge This week our goal was to make something using pink, yellow, and green. Looks like we achieved that goal. A couple of us made cards and others did a painting which I am so happy to have people join my sister and I in these challenges. The main goal is to have fun and see what comes from those colors. This week we had Zekiah and Byron …
06/23/2019
Art Challenge #4 For this challenge we had a limited color palette. Blue, Brown and White. Look what everyone created. Love each one….so unique! Welcome Hayley to our challenge. Look at you great card for Fathers Day!!! Hand drawn illustration. Love it! Great creativity! by Darlene Hand drawn sketch of peacock using watercolor. Some hearts that sparkle and a sentiment stamp. Got to say sis you got the artist …
06/16/2019
Art Challenge #3 This is our third Art challenge and the goal was to create a design using purple and green. This week Renee joined my sister and I in this challenge. As I continue to post these challenges I will definitely get better detail as to what products each person used. Work in progress….all for fun though! by Darlene The “Love” is a die cut, and the sentiment …
06/09/2019
Art Challenge #2 This is our second card challenge with my sister. The goal was to create a card using only two colors. “Yellow and Black” by Doreen – Bee YellowI used glossy medium for the honeycomb backing with a honeycomb stencil. Die cuts for the circles and I drew the little bee. I also use Tombow watercolor pen. by Darlene Birch Yellow Card My sisters card is so …
06/02/2019
Art Challenge #1 It’s been awhile since I made a card so I suggested to my sister, let’s make a card using only 2 colors. Figured that would be a challenge to very u.s. out if out funk and start creating. Then my kids wanted to participate in the challenge. What an added bonus. Love when they partake in creating something with me. The two colors were red and …
05/27/2019
Through the lens, what do you see? Our purpose in life is to find what makes us happy. What in life has meaning and what can we do about it. Why not discover the artist within? I truly believe that art is a way to express those feelings and way to express ourselves through what we create. Creating some type of art in any shape or form allows me …
05/02/2019
Each year I go through the months keeping busy. We celebrate birthdays and holidays with our friends and families throughout the year. Then as I head toward the end of each year things start to speed up. Once Halloween passes the air changes and it becomes “the Holiday Season”. And for some reason stress comes into play. There is no reason to stress I say to myself. Why don’t …
01/02/2019