The Artist in you!

firmbeliever · Sep 24, 2007, 02:47 PM

"Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his nature into his pictures."
- Henry Ward Beecher

For all those who are creative in art-
Be it painting in acrylics,oils,guache,crayons, pencils,pen,ink or charcoal.
Or any other medium

We would love to see your art!

Disclaimer:It is upto each of you to protect your original works from being copied,please do take the neccessary steps to stop piracy of your work.

grammadidi · Nov 20, 2007, 09:31 PM

Hi Craig, How are you doing tonight? Were you able to finish your latest project? I hope the weather held out for you.

Hugs, Didi

grammadidi · Nov 20, 2007, 09:35 PM

Here are two fall wreaths that I made. They've been tucked away in a bag in the basement for awhile, so a little 'scrunched' up. I just photographed them as they were. I would fluff them up a bit before using them again.

Hugs, Didi

grammadidi · Nov 20, 2007, 09:40 PM

Grrrrrr... for some reason I am having a difficult time posting pictures these days. I am sure I am doing it correctly!

Hiya, Jan! Have been looking for you. Hope all is well, SS.

Hugs, Didi

jrebel7 · Nov 20, 2007, 09:55 PM

Didi, those wreaths are so cute. I sort of feel like the little guy in the second one, just not as cute. LOL

How did you attach everything? Glue, pins, etc.?

Do you use these just for your home or do you sell them? They are as good as I have seen in any store. Thanks for sharing.

grammadidi · Nov 20, 2007, 10:13 PM

Thanks, Jan. I use a glue gun for almost everything I do. I had glued chestnuts to these wreaths, but the skins shrivel up with the glue and they fall off so I removed them all. I just made these for my house... and I used a photo of one to make a really cute webset for a webpage I did about fall in Canada. It was the first time that I used straw wreaths for anything. Usually I use grapevine wreaths. I was going to make more to sell. I have more of the little witches and scarecrows. The leaves, rafia and hats are easy to get. The strawflowers came from my garden. I probably have rafia here too. I still have a room full of crafts & supplies packed in boxes and large plastic containers in the basement... I'd bet about $2000 to $3000 worth of materials.

Thank you for your compliment.

Hugs, Didi

cal823 · Nov 21, 2007, 02:53 AM

aaaww cute wreaths
union street is a drawing i posted earlier, one of the ones i did in artline
the sculpture is based of one of the structures portrayed in that drawing.
i assembled 13# Union Street from components i made by hot wire cutting up pieces of polystyrene foam, which i then painted white, and drew all those lines and stuff on em with thick artline permanent markers, and i then used a hot glue gun to put it all together (i accidentally stuck my finger into hot glue in the process! owies :s) but the pain didnt really bother me (masochist tendencies actually do have their uses sometimes) so i kept working lolz.
ummm its about this tall of the table *holds hand above table to demonstrate height* hehe

didi, those wreaths are sooo cute!
and firmbeliever, thanks for msn messaging me lolz its great to talk to great people.
hoping to see more wonderful art too

and clough, can you like, record yourself playing piano, and post it or send it to us? thatd be soooo kewl

jrebel7 · Nov 21, 2007, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grammadidi

Thanks, Jan. I use a glue gun for almost everything I do. I had glued chestnuts to these wreaths, but the skins shrivel up with the glue and they fall off so I removed them all. I just made these for my house... and I used a photo of one to make a really cute webset for a webpage I did about fall in Canada. It was the first time that I used straw wreaths for anything. Usually I use grapevine wreaths. I was going to make more to sell. I have more of the little witches and scarecrows. The leaves, rafia and hats are easy to get. The strawflowers came from my garden. I probably have rafia here too. I still have a room full of crafts & supplies packed in boxes and large plastic containers in the basement... I'd bet about $2000 to $3000 worth of materials.

Thank you for your compliment.

Hugs, Didi

Glue gun, huh??? Have to laugh since you know my motto is "If you can glue it, I can do it!" LOL I didn't realize that about chestnuts. Good to know. I know what you mean about having a room full of supplies and finished and half-finished pieces. I just went through quite a bit of it and am giving it to my niece. She has a little booth she keeps items in...not quite sure what it is. I have not seen it but she says garage sell items go better at that location than crafts but one can always allow the children to paint wooden pieces for teachers gifts, etc. so hopefuly, she can benefit from the items. I do not like to waste.

You deserve the compliment! I hope you have a "Happy Thanksgiving"!

jrebel7 · Nov 21, 2007, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cal823

aaaww cute wreaths
union street is a drawing i posted earlier, one of the ones i did in artline
the sculpture is based of one of the structures portrayed in that drawing.
i assembled 13# Union Street from components i made by hot wire cutting up pieces of polystyrene foam, which i then painted white, and drew all those lines and stuff on em with thick artline permanent markers, and i then used a hot glue gun to put it all together (i accidentally stuck my finger into hot glue in the process! owies :s) but the pain didnt really bother me (masochist tendencies actually do have their uses sometimes) so i kept working lolz.
ummm its about this tall of the table *holds hand above table to demonstrate height* hehe

didi, those wreaths are sooo cute!
and firmbeliever, thanks for msn messaging me lolz its great to talk to great people.
hoping to see more wonderful art too

and clough, can you like, record yourself playing piano, and post it or send it to us? thatd be soooo kewl

Thanks for the information on the sculpture piece. It just looks like it would have been a fun piece to do. "Happy Thanksgiving!"



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