Every now and then I swing my by Flickr account and post something new, or go see what some of my other favorite artists are creating. Tonight, I was a bit surprised to see that my Wild Cock and High Seas ATC's had been added to someones gallery! It's a nice compliment when someone likes your work well enough to add it to their personal gallery. As long as my artwork isn't being copied, or claimed by someone else - I'm flattered.So here is the Wild Cock ATC. He is done entirely with torn handmade papers, text papers, and a few card stock pieces. The ONLY pen work, is the wee bit of white on the eye and beak. I can't tear paper that small. :) The background is done using acrylic paint on canvas.
High Seas came about rather simply. It's one of those surprise yourself kind of cards. I had made a bunch of watercolor backgrounds with the kids one day and got my pastels out to fiddle with a bit. I was going to just practice making clouds, and then I got the whim to make some waves. Soon I just started playing with the whites, and greys, and next thing I know - I've got rough seas on an ocean blue!!Both of these cards were ones that I wish I kept for myself. I'm still relatively new to ATC's and I'm learning that it is okay to hold on to the ones you really like. After all, I am the artist!! I should be able to keep what I want right!?! :)
Both of those cards are FABULOUS! And yes, if your heart says "keep this!" listen. :) Some you keep forever, and some you'll let go after awhile, but as their creator it's entirely up to you!
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