On the visit last year we got into some rainy day playing with art – painting rocks and leaves and acorns and so on. I was looking forward to some more art fun this summer. (They are both talented.)
So, what to do?
And then I remembered – The Game of Cards I had read about on Claudia McGill’s blog. She is one of those endlessly creative people who seem to be able to do everything!
This was a long distance – Pennsylvania and Nevada – collaboration between two talented and creative people Sharon Mann and Claudia McGill. You can read about their process and product on their blogs. And see what they created.
And that led me to my own version of an The Art Game – an exchange of half-finished items (post card size mostly) that would cross the Atlantic to be completed and returned as a finished mistresspieces of great art!
Now, I’m a cheerful, jump-right-in splodger and dauber.
My collaborator actually has talent and can draw.
But nothing daunted, off we go.
I jumped in and made a few 50% done pieces and shipped them off. And received this week two beautifully finished cards in return.
So here are the first two items. And – I have to say – they are much improved! In fact just lovely and I happily have them on display. Great investment of postage stamp.
The first return is a landscape on a postcard: :
The second is a coastal fantasy with a flying whale and a color wheel of fortune that favors yellow.
But – here’s the problem. My challenges were met, exceeded, finished, returned and I am the happy possessor of two beautiful cards.
Trouble is – look at what I got in return as a challenge to me – this exquisite little half card. Look at the detail! The art supplies under the table. The cake stand. The cherry on the top of the cupcake. The Shippam’s fish paste bottle and all.
Now what? “It can only go downhill from here!”
But, nothing daunted. I shall just have to leap in and ruin it!
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What a great way to share art making with friends!
It's been fun so far!
Thank you so much for the mention. You made my day. And I am so glad that Sharon's and my collaborations inspired you to do the same. I know from our experience (we did playing cards and books and the figurine exchanges, so we covered some bases!) turned us into friends. That was the best part, I think. I love seeing what you're doing with this, and if you ever want another partner, I can suggest someone...me!
Yay! (Crikey and blimey. Crimey and blikey.) If you're serious - we're on! (Will send you an e.)
Super!
How lovely. As you say, a great idea.
I hope you'll share your half of the deal with us before posting it.
Thanks for the encouragement Cath. Will do.
What a great idea! It sounds like so much fun, and I was all enthusiasm, at first. My plight would be exactly the same as yours, however, and at best, I could add stick figures. Still, it's an excellent invention, and good for you, plunging in and just enjoying it! -- Elizabeth
Want to give it a try? No pressure and you can pull the plug any time. And stick figures are all anyone needs. And you don't even need them!
Yay!
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Thanks for this Josie. A good read with great links. Just what I need.