MULTIPLYING BITS COLLAGE

Now this ATC card was fun. I just kept playing with filters and adding bits and pieces to it
and this is the result. I actually was able to create my own lil bits of paper (and multiplying images I made up - geez I wish I could remember how I did it) and make
the whole thing look like a collage.
The reason I do not remember how I did it is because when I get into the creative mode sort
of thinking working digitally - I tend to just keep playing without over thinking on it...just trying to keep playing without any rhythm or reason to it...I find things come out better that way.
I like the blues in it. To me it is soft, mellow...soothing colors...nothing harsh.
This one actually made me feel good too.
During one of my blog hopping activities I came across this site called STUDIO FRIDAY.
Every monday a word is given as a challenge..I was interested because I know
I need a bit of inspiration coming at me in different directions to stretch myself and my
thinking... (Tine - who owns the web site is SUPER nice) so check it out for yourself..

Well Thanks for dropping by and giving my site a look...
The ATC card is my entry for Day 21 of AEDM..
(remember 21 days straight of doing anything becomes a habit...hmmm I so hope so - this is another mile marker I have reached - doing a happy dance here).

HEARTIE

Long time since I have made an ATC (artist trading card) so I played around
digitally and this is what I created:
I used tubes and such that are shares in groups I belong to and played.
It does not necessarily have to stand for something or have a theme...
they are just mini canvases to create on...3.5 x 2.5
Mini collages to express oneself..or just to create.
I think I am much more creative digitally...but I am trying to create without my computer.
November is Create Art Everyday Month...I did not join the trend because
it seems that when I commit myself - I chicken out stressing myself.
But I am trying it on my own...and maybe next year I will feel comfortable enough
with my art to join it.
Thanks for looking!!!!

PROMPT CHALLENGE - WHAT'S LEFT

The first Prompt Challenge over at Handmade Monday was "What's Left" So I made this collage using my scraps of asian stuffies. Thanks for looking -

CREATE A CONNECTION

I have come across (after much blog hopping) several GREAT blogs, web sites, craft stores that
have really encouraged me to take my art to the next level...they have pushed those creative
ideas to the forefront...ideas are just swirling around in my head...
A great place that I have discovered - at least as a base to meet up with, other creative minds
is the Create A Connection..
I have been playing around with digital painting because it was new to me....I love digital
scrapbooking because I love saving those moments in pictures and words...
but I have always been drawn to altered arts, collages, a free feeling creative outlet that has
always been deep inside me...
Now that the weather has cooled down...I can finally get my craft room back in order and get
back to my passion.
Anyway--I encourage you to click on the above graphic and check out the site...at the site - on the left side is a whole list of other artists in their own right that you will surely find inspiration and ideas from.
You just never know what may spark your muse!
PEACE!!!