Crusade #44: In a scrape
Michelle’s challenge for the month over at the GPP Street Team site was to put away pour paint brushes, grab an old credit card, and get scraping. This idea really suits how I work so my answer to the challenge was “heck yes!”. I keep any old library cards people hand back in, so always have a supply of cards on hand for using in my art. All the following are done with an old library card; some have stamping on top, others have oil pastel and are wrapped with crinkled freezer wrap for texture. This has made me feel quite inspired and ready to get into some serious paintings; thanks so much Michelle – you really do rock.
Cath – great stuff! Love clicking on the close-ups for all the juicy details. The white is has such an impact on the red in the last one – then I see some dirty scraping – love that you can’t quite figure out which came first. Thanks for sharing with the team. Love hearing your enthusiasm to continue on with more painting
Still holding tight to you and your family with thoughts and prayers following the rumblings.
Michelle Ward
September 12, 2010 at 11:46 am
Great stuff! My absolute favorite is #003. These are awesome!
Jessica Walthall
September 12, 2010 at 3:34 pm
I can see you’re having lots of fun!! much as I did…it’s addictive…love this technique…I love your color combos, Cath…take care!! steph
Steph
September 12, 2010 at 7:09 pm
It shows that you love this technique – your pieces are wonderful! I particularly like the last one because of the colours but they are all great! And wha a great way to recycle those library cards!
Jackie
September 12, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Cath, it’s an addictive process, no?!! I love the bottom right – it has so much flow and movement! =)
Rosie
September 12, 2010 at 9:01 pm
This technique was SO much fun.
I love the colour and textures of your pieces, I had to click on each one for a gorgeous close up view.
I especially love the scratchy effect on the purple one and the colour combinations of the one top left.
Good luck with the ‘serious’ painting….. I love Michelle’s challenges I find them realy inspiring too.
Karen
September 12, 2010 at 10:19 pm
I love how you used composition as an “element” in these pieces…they look like finished pieces of art. In fact, I think the mostly black and white one IS a finished piece of art! Mat that puppy and get it on a wall (or on Artfire!).
Kim Tedrow
September 13, 2010 at 7:17 am
ooo the ones on the left really caught my eye!! great results!
jean
September 13, 2010 at 1:00 pm
these are great lloking, Cath ! Great backdrops for some more of your magic. Cheers !
Kim Mailhot
September 13, 2010 at 1:04 pm
WOW! I’m fascinated with #5 – the texture is really nice! But they are all equally fabulous! Thanks for sharing these – great inspiration!
Cindi
Cindi P
September 13, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Hi Cath! Great backgrounds…I love the scraping process, so free! I also love the scratching you’ve done as well… very cool look!
linda
September 13, 2010 at 8:22 pm
These are great! all the different looks you achieved have inspired me to try it again!
Jane
September 14, 2010 at 12:21 am
LOVE this technique, and enjoy studying your results. They’re all very interesting,but if I had to choose,a favorite I’d pick # 3. All those marks look fabulous, and the blend of colors,,,super!
Hoping things are better for your family.
Babs
September 15, 2010 at 3:32 am
LOVE this technique, and enjoy studying your results. They’re all very interesting,but if I had to choose,a favorite I’d pick # 3. All those marks look fabulous, and the blend of colors,,,super!
Hoping things are better for your family.
PS: I tagged along behind you,what cool places you go!
I plan to join this challenge today,,,,THANKS!
Babs
September 15, 2010 at 3:45 am
oohhhh!!! I like the dark purple with scratches in it the best, followed by the red and black
Wonderful!
dawn
September 15, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Wonderful work ! I agree, it is such an inspiring technique, so much I would love to try myself. Love your work, thanks for sharing !
Brigitte
September 16, 2010 at 8:52 am
Love you used old library cards! We have to destroy them unfortunately. Love the scrapings you made, bold and colorful.
Helen
September 21, 2010 at 11:36 pm
These are super bold and beautiful. Great scraping… happy creations from germany, tj
TJ
September 28, 2010 at 10:37 pm
I love coming back every month to see your work. Lovely textures and colours.
fabricfan
October 5, 2010 at 7:29 am