Mmmm how about a nice smoky hibiscus with yellow velvet pads? I do have one or two pretty things left in the garden despite what has become the Summer of Neglect. I’ve always been a guerilla gardner though. If it can’t survive on its own while an art revolution is being waged inside then its too delicate for me. Sturdy, self-sufficient, rangey sorts of plants are my favorites. There are exceptions to every rule though aren’t there? My exotic hibiscus get fed, fertilized, and watered regularly. And in return just look at what they give me.
Here is more cardboard art. Mailart to be exact. It made it’s way east across the continent and landed in New Jersey last week.
You can see how Spraypaint Noir my art station outside is getting. The buttery tan paper I used to put underneath everything I photographed somehow ended up getting sprayed. I knew it wouldn’t last.
This stencil portrait is getting quite a workout. I’ve learned something over the years. And that is to use what I dig over and over and over. In the past I’ve saved particular images or techniques thinking that if I used it too much it would get tired or repetitive. But by the time I got around to using it again it just wasn’t calling my name anymore. My new philosophy of art making, which frankly isn’t worth the digital paper I’m writing it on, is to keep saying what I want to say over and over and over again until I’m done. The heart loves what it loves. Period. Right now mine is all hot and bothered over a red, black, & white color palatte. But then you knew that already didn’t you?
I LOVE the hibiscus pic, plus I really love the framing. Did you say that you can get this free only for Macs? =(
Am loving this work!! I came your way via Lisa H.
I did a post a couple of days ago that you might be interested in…some incredible graffiti/spray paint art….
i love your art philosophy, and i treasure the piece of mailart you sent me…”The heart loves what it loves. Period.”
i went out and bought 10 cans of spray paint and have dreams of a day spent making stencils and spray painting – something totally new to me…thank you for the constant inspiration here on your blog. i always leave feeling more ME, if that makes sense; it’s a reflection of the authenticity i find here both in your words and your art.
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I am so digging your mail art!! My son is interested in the stencil\spraypaint art can you direct me to somewhere that I might be able to get him started. Maybe a mailart group that he could possibly connect with another guy that does this also…I am so envious when you get your packages and when your recipients get their packages…karen
Why not use the same images you love a million times over? I do! Art is a reflection of the artist who reflects her life on canvas- there is repetition in life :).
Who could ever get tired of looking at these??
How in God’s name did you get the portrait stencil to show a flowery pattern like that? Is it magic?!
Love your use of double stencils…very clever and very effective! I too use my images/themes/ideas over and over again…like to get as much milage out of something that works as I can…at least till I tire of it. Thanks for all your terrific inspiration!
“the heart loves what it loves” -yup.
I dig it.
yay! LUCKY ME! loved getting your gigantic art – ladies, this is HUGE, as in 3 or 4 staplers long. so glad you showed your GENIUS trick of spraying through 2 stencils at once….(readers, notice the leafy pattern over the face in black and white). just terrific, and like i said, LUCKY ME. thanks m.a.! i don’t think i’ll ever get over loving red, white and black.
I love what you said about using what you are currently digging over and over until you are done with it…. I do this same thing… of using a particular image or style. Just do it. Until I’m done. I love it. Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂
…i love when i see the number 5 in your art…it resonates with me…my date of birth is 05-05-50…anything significient as to your use of numbers 5 & 8…just wonderin’…?