Commentary about works in progress, design & creativity
I often sit down at my sketchbook and wonder whose dumb idea the current word is? Then I remind myself it was mine and resolve to find a better word for the next week.
This one actually formed in my head pretty quickly. I wanted to look up an actually picture of Big Ben and Parliament, but was, ultimately, too lazy.
I really need to get back to my street scenes.
OK, girls and boys, I am here to announce the winner of the one World One Heart blog go round/ blog project/ whatever it is called.
First, my goal was to get new blog readers, so I hope some of you will stick around and join our little community here.
Second, I appreciate everyone who actually took a look at my blog and followed the requests that I had about entering . I really wanted to know where everyone was coming from.
Finally, I also really liked it when people said something about my posts or a post. I was tempted to toss those who didn’t follow the directions out of the drawing. However, I was persuaded otherwise and everyone stayed in.
TA DA!!! The Winner is:
Bonnie
from
Southern Style blog
http://nanbon44.blogspot.com/
You can also make your own Over the top bag. The pattern is from All People Quilt. You can read about my bag in my August 26th post. Lisa put up a list of all the OWOH participants in alphabetical order. Great list if you are looking for some blogs to read!
In addition to this post being about a creative prompt response, since it has hearts, it will also be a Valentine’s wish for you!
Here are some of the designs I was working on. What I wanted to draw was a Baltimore Album Quilt in the window of the shop I have been drawing. I started to test the basket design and just didn’t feel the love. I have been feeling a little impatient lately and I think my inability to settle on these last few drawings is a symptom.
I did this study after the main part of the hand drawing. I was trying to see if I could add more detail and make the piece look better.
Definition: A whisk is a cooking utensil used in food preparation to blend ingredients smooth, or to incorporate air into a mixture, in a process known as whisking or whipping. Most whisks consist of a long, narrow handle with a series of wire loops joined at the end. The wires are usually metal, but some are plastic for use with nonstick cookware. Whisks are also made from bamboo.
Whisks are commonly used to whip egg whites into a firm foam to make meringue, or to whip cream into whipped cream. (from Wikipedia)
Definition:
2 a : a usually wire kitchen utensil used for beating food by hand b : a flexible bunch (as of twigs, feathers, or straw) attached to a handle for use as a brush (from Merriam-Webster)
1 : a quick light brushing or whipping motion
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whisk broom
Whisk & Ladle
Wine Whisk
wire whisk
whisk-ey 😉
See the Creative Prompt page if you have questions about this project.
Post the direct URL (link) where your drawing, doodle, artwork is posted (e.g. your blog, Flickr) in the comments area of this post. I would really like to keep all the artwork together and provide a way for others to see your work and/or your blog.
The Creative Prompt Project, also, has a Flickr group, which you can join to post your responses. I created this spot so those of you without blogs and websites would have a place to post your responses.
Enlarge something in appearance, not in physical size (Wikipedia)
Look at small things
Magnifying glass
Look at things carefully
Microscope
Magnify the problem
Big
Starting a fire
See the Creative Prompt page if you have questions about this project.
Post the direct URL (link) where your drawing, doodle, artwork is posted (e.g. your blog, Flickr) in the comments area of this post. I would really like to keep all the artwork together and provide a way for others to see your work and/or your blog.
The Creative Prompt Project, also, has a Flickr group, which you can join to post your responses. I created this spot so those of you without blogs and websites would have a place to post your responses.
On Monday, per the game directions, I posted about participating in the One World One Heart blog project. I have never done anything like it and have found it to be interesting. I haven’t had much of a chance to look at the other blogs, sadly, though I have looked at a few.
I am madly approving comments from people that come to visit. Most visitors just leave a quick comment, but the ones who take the time to tell me where they are coming from make it really interesting for me. Visitors have come from such places as:
Finland (2 visitors, I think!)
Moldova (had to look that one up)
Germany
France (the person was Dutch, but living in France- cool!)
Australia
a few of my friends
Many, many from the US
I am so glad people have had the opportunity to stop by. I hope some stay around and join in the fun!
Shockingly enough, I saw this word in a spam comment and it stuck in my mind. I think there is a lot we can take from it and use to create, right?
Pound Sterling
1 British pound = 1.6144 U.S. dollars
Sterling silver
Sterling work
Sterling effort
I found a lot of towns and counties which included the name Sterling. I also found tons of companies with Sterling in their name.
See the Creative Prompt page if you have questions about this project.
Post the direct URL (link) where your drawing, doodle, artwork is posted (e.g. your blog, Flickr) in the comments area of this post. It will keep all the artwork together.
The Creative Prompt Project, also, has a Flickr group, which you can join to post your responses. I created this spot so those of you without blogs and websites would have a place to post your responses.
I was checking a comment (some of the comments look just like spam – bleah!) on the OWOH post and was taken to Roc’s blog. As you know, I am a wannabe visual journaler and just haven’t quite gotten there yet. Don’t worry, I am not giving up.
I think one of my issues with visual journaling is that it looks messy. I know that the actual process is messy and I am not into messy, especially painting and such. However, the pages look messy. There is a lot of stuff on them. I like that look, but it is also keeping me from trying. That sounds like it makes no sense. I guess I need a therapist to work on that weirdness!
In any case, enjoy Roc’s blog.
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Remember to leave a meaningful comment on the OWOH post in order to entered in the drawing.
Update: 2/15/2010: The contest is closed! Thanks for reading. Check the 2/16/2010 post for the winner! Thanks for playing and come back and read the blog!
Welcome, new readers and well known readers, to Artquiltmaker.com. We are participating in One World One Heart, a fun way to get to know new blogs and win prizes! Lisa created this event in 2007. “The original idea behind this giveaway event was to bring bloggers together from around the world who may never ordinarily meet. It closes the gap of the blog community and enables us to interact, discover new and wonderful people, and in the process possibly win a prize or many prizes along the way”, as she says on her blog.
Artquiltmaker Blog is a way for me to share what I am working on with other creative people. I like the idea of this blog being a magazine type information source, so I try to vary the content to include commentary on works in progress, book reviews, media reviews (such as podcasts), Quilt World News, etc. Sometimes I venture outside of quiltmaking to appreciate other artists, different crafts and and report on different events and exhibits I attend. Every week, I put up a creative prompt as a way to spark inspiration and creativity in the Artquiltmaker.com community. You can find more information about the creative prompt on the AQ CPP Inspiration page. In the future I would like to include tutorials as well. It is on the list!
At this time there is no money making venture associated with Artquiltmaker. I write in this space because I enjoy writing, love quiltmaking and want to share my creative journey. My hope is that Artquiltmaker.com and Artquiltmaker blog will inspire you to be creative and expand your creative horizons.
As part of the One World One Heart Project, I will be giving away at least one prize.
This is a batik handbag that I made in August, which I will give away to one lucky winner. Depending on the response, I may also give away other prizes. If possible to add prizes, I will update THIS post with other prizes before the deadline. Your comment must be in the comment section of this post. How to enter and things to know about my giveaway:
NOTE: I have to be able to tell that your comment is not spam.
There is a lot to look at here at Artquiltmaker blog. Once you have taken your magic carpet ride, I would love it if you would come back and become part of the Artquiltmaker community.
Have a blast!
1/26/2010 Update: ArtQuiltmaker.com Blog is #472 on Lisa’s list! Thanks to Lisa for coordinating this project. Leave her a message saying thanks, if you have a chance.
Heart in Hand
Bird in the Hand
Bird in Hand, Pennsylvania
Hands All Around
Lend a Hand
Helping hand
Give a hand
A handful
Hand soap
At hand
Fell into the wrong hands
On the other hand
I am out of practice. How can I get out of practice so quickly? Back in the saddle for 2010!!!
I really felt a lot of hope for 2010. I can’t say that it has dissipated, but this past week was difficult on a lot of levels, so I don’t feel quite as jubilant as I did as the New Year turned. STILL, I am not going to let one week kick that great, jubilant frame of mind into the garbage.
Fortunately, I couldn’t get away from Opportunity knocks, so here is opportunity knocking!
This isn’t one of my best drawings, but I feel good about having a bit of confidnece to put a figure in. Fortunately cold weather makes a ginormous coat seem somewhat normal.
We are doing something different today for the 50th Creative Prompt.
I was driving down the freeway on Monday and saw some graffiti painted on the freeway wall. I am not getting into a discussion about graffiti. I am sure there are lists for the “is graffiti art?” discussion. They are not here, though you are free to weigh in in the comments if you feel the desire.
Normally, I ignore graffiti, but happened to notice the shape of the bottom of the piece, which I thought was interesting. I am still in a different frame of mind after my talk last week, which made me think of this special Creative Prompt.
I would like you to find something that has inspired you – a magazine ad, a piece of poetry, something you photographed, something you saw on the web, etc. – and create a doodle or piece of art from that inspiration.
For example, if you took a photograph of a tree, you could put a piece of tracing paper over the tree shape and outline it and then create a doodle from that shape. It does not have to be drawn. Your piece can be any kind of art including poetry or painting or short stories or collage or…..
If possible, post your inspiration along with your response. Let me know if you have any questions.
See the Creative Prompt page if you have questions about this project.
Post the direct URL where your drawing, doodle, artwork is posted (e.g. your blog, Flickr) in the comments area of this post. It will keep all the artwork together.
The Creative Prompt Project, also, now, has a Flickr group, which you can join and where you can post your responses.
Opportunity of a lifetime
Take advantage of a new opportunity
Federal Business Opportunities
Opportunistic
Definition: 1 : a favorable juncture of circumstances <the halt provided an opportunity for rest and refreshment> 2 : a good chance for advancement or progress
Mars Rover, Opportunity
It is a good opportunity, mom
I never had the opportunity
opportunity knocks
Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC)
photo opportunity
equal opportunity employer
Two cool pictures:
Post the direct URL where your drawing, doodle, artwork is posted (e.g. your blog, Flickr) in the comments area of this post. It will keep all the artwork together.
The Creative Prompt Project, also, now, has a Flickr group, which you can join and where you can post your responses.
I used this image in a previous response and it has turned out to be one of my favorites. I think because of the tree, but I am not sure.
I hope he snow I put on the tree looks like snow. Not living somewhere where I have to deal with snow means I don’t get to observe it very often.
