Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
If it had better legs
A stronger back
A circulatory system
It would fly and run
Stand and stretch
It would if it could
If it could
Tag Archives: art 365
Arting for 365 Day 222: Fly By Night Operation
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
The boyfriend commented that my day 222 drawing reminded him of a fly. After he said that the expression ‘fly by night’ kept running through my head – thus the title.
I love the energy of the lines and the detail in this little guy. I suppose it is a bit of a reflection of how my life is moving things days (buzzing right along, not the fly by night part).
Along with creating the fly yesterday, I also finished setting up my studio and worked on making some coasters for the First Friday art walk tonight (see pics below). I am happy with the place – all of my clutter has found a spot for itself and I’m feeling right at home.
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- The door to the neighbor’s space is going to be walled up after Xmas.
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- Found this little holder at the Re-Store to hold my cards
Arting for 365 Day 221: Hagfish Fibers
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
There is a group on Facebook that I “like” called Evolution. They frequently post really fantastic images and/or info regarding creatures and phenomena of the world.
Yesterday I came across one of their posts that talked about a deep sea creature called the hagfish. It is a somewhat gross looking thing – like an eel but not as cute – and it produces a really incredible slime that, in seconds, turns into protein fibers that are super strong. They think the fibers could be used to create new material – perhaps even a material that would replace plastic and could be used for clothing. Amazing. How could I not be inspired to create a piece based on this fun fact? You can learn more about the hagfish here.
Paper/Cardboard-like coasters from Sierra Nevada were used to paint on
Arting for 365 Day 220: White Picket Fence
Six 3 x 3″ acrylic painted coasters
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
A fence
White picket
Stands confused in its purpose
A welcoming repetition of bright lines
Latched tightly shut
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- Paper/Cardboard-like coasters from Sierra Nevada were used to paint on
Arting for 365 Day 219: Ocean Topography
3 x 5″ ink and acrylic on paper
I heard oceanographer, Robert Ballard, talk for a short bit on the radio last night. He was pretty fired up about the fact that we really know very little about our oceans. I know I sure don’t know much. Here are a few things he mentioned that I found pretty cool:
1. 50% of the US lies beneath the oceans. We have better maps of Mars than of the US that lies beneath the water.
2. The largest mountain (Mid-Ocean Ridge) on the planet is underwater
3. The largest volcanoes are underwater
4. 72% of the planet is underwater
You can listen to his TED talk here
Arting for 365 Day 218: Singular
5.5 x 8″ ink on paper
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
While chatting with another artist this weekend, she mentioned that sometimes the most difficult part of creating art is knowing when to stop. She felt strongly that it was very important to keep things simple and not overdo work. There is a lot to be said for such a comment.
Her voice must have been resonating in my subconscious as I created yesterday’s piece. While the abstracted leaf is intricate and busy with lines, I kept a large amount of negative space. I’m happy with the results as the the image seems to be emphasized because of it.
Arting for 365 Day 217: Whirlwind
5.5 x 8.5 ink on paper
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
The last few days have been a whirlwind. An art show, moving, more moving and arting. A lot of great stuff has happened in just a few short days. I love the adventure and excitement of it all, but I have to admit, I’m going to be pretty happy when I get all settled in and find a bit of time to breath.
Arting for 365 Day 216: 3rd Wheel
~3 x 5″ ink on paper
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
It was determined that one of them was the third wheel. Not only that – a squeaky third wheel.
With so many odd wheels though, it was difficult to say just who assumed such a roll.
Day 215: It All Comes Together
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
Don’t you love those times when things somehow end up working themselves out and come together in perfect harmony? Yesterday happened to be one of those days for me. Here are a few highlights from a great day:
1. I got a ton done for an art sale I’m taking part in this weekend. This includes making appetizers for the event. Normally I would overestimate my time, proceed to run out of time, and end up with a lame something or another. Instead, I ended up with stuffed figs – fancy, I know.
2. I interviewed and was given the go ahead for studio space at Poudre Studio Artists. This is HUGE news as I now have a place to work again!
Side note: Because I have a place to work, I will no longer be hanging out at the KOA during the day. This is a plus and a minus: Really have come to enjoy some of the KOA folks, especially employee Bob; and hanging out with Box the cat. But there is also a creepy guy there who I’ll be happy to avoid.
3. Had an awesome date day breakfast with the boyfriend at Ever Open Cafe (hours of operation 6am – 10pm) AND got to enjoy a few beers with him after work (courtesy of the boyfriend)
Yep, all in all a pretty sweet day and this little drawing is my expression of it.
Arting for 365 Day 214: High Alert
4.5 x 12″ watercolor and ink on paper
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
Like the bristling of dog’s hair
Her nerves on high alert
Ears as echolocators
Imagination racing
Anxieties revved
She plugged along
Micah Richardson 