PPF: Abstracting Nature
In the Ode to Nature class I have been taking, Week 4 was all about Creating Nature Inspired Artwork. Alisa encouraged students to doodle and work in other abstract ways. I am definitely NOT a doodler (although I've seen some wonderful examples of doodle artwork in the class flickr gallery, especially this one by Andy Lean). I was willing to try some of her other suggestions, though, and I came up with today's piece for Paint Party Friday. It's an art journal page based on the seed pods I featured in this post. I abstracted the shape a bit and went with unrealistic colors to create this art journal page. I added a scripture quote which Abi added to her post here and which has really stuck with me since I read it. For other entries in Paint Party Friday, go to this link.
love love love that colour combination... the pop of blue makes it come alive ... xx
ReplyDeleteVery nice! And the verse is such a powerful one!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous - truly inspiring, both the beauty and the words themselves.
ReplyDeleteIt's a fabulous Bible verse, I love it too :) And I love how you've presented it here! How big is the page? And is it in a journal, or is it loose so you can put it on display? x
ReplyDeleteI am really enjoying your PPF entries Rinda and this week's is particularly powerful - design, colour and verse.
ReplyDelete" a sound mind" - there is a lot of power in those few words..
ReplyDeleteLovely creation ~ very dynamic and great message ~ (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeletethe teal color in your painting pulls the piece together and makes the verse "sing" to the viewer - beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Rinda! It reminds so much of a quote I refer to often, There is no problem that God and I can't handle together. My good friend has that on her license plate frame and I love to read it when I see her car or just to refer to it in my mind.
ReplyDeleteOhh, I love this journal page and all the colors! The pop of blue is so striking! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteFav color combo! Great job abstracting those seed pods. And thanks for sharing the Flickr pics. Such inspiration, as I'm more the dooler type of artist.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this piece, Rinda. The colors and the sentiments are sweet for my soul this morning. {And thanks for thinking of my mom!}
ReplyDeleteYou made a terrific poster! I am drawn to these colors!!! It shouts it's message in a very lovely way.
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One of my very favorite scriptures!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like such a fun course to do. Thanks for your comment- will add you to my favourites too. Happy PPF
ReplyDeletelovely art and quote!
ReplyDeleteGreat piece! Powerful message. :)
ReplyDeleteBoth the scripture and the artwork are wonderful! I signed up for Alisa's Sketchbook Delight class. Thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteYour creations inspired by nature are lovely!! This journal page with the subject of the seeds is especially amazing!
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
i really like the unconventional colors-- it definitely gives the sense that you're ready for autumn! :-)
ReplyDeleteI totally think you made the seed pods so much stronger with your style and color! Your pennants are fabulous- how cool that you are making that book!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Rinda! Those seed pods look actually pretty realistic. I understand why this scripture quote stuck with you - will happen to me as well. Alisa's class sounds really interesting!
ReplyDeleteThis class is really letting you stretch your art muscles. The seed pods are great. Don't you love how alien they can look sometimes?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, unexceptional color combination and lovely concept! HPPF!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful quote. How true. I love the colors you have used here.
ReplyDeleteI love these color Rinda!
ReplyDeleteJust catching up this weekend and saw that you had linked my doodles to your blog. I am humbled that you feel other artists will enjoy seeing them.
ReplyDeleteYou have a great colour combination Rinda, and the seedpod shapes look almost embryonic. Thanks, Andy.
LOVE these colours, that golden yellow with the blue is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFab color combo! love the lettering too!
ReplyDeleteI love this piece, the colors are fabulous together!! Powerful quote!! I feel so blessed to have a sound mind too!! Thanks for sharing!!
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Love the seed pod idea.
ReplyDeleteI am late to the Paint party from last week but have had monitor problems and now I can see colors. I had to buy a new monitor. Lovely colors too. thanks for your comment on my blog.
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