"Amy Cat"
(a tribute to our teacher)
acrylics on a dryer sheet attached to cardstock
Today I had the pleasure of painting along with Amy as she taught another free live workshop... It was like a live virtual paint party! These workshops are a lot of fun and it is great to be painting and chatting with so many people I've met through blogging!
In addition to painting, today's workshop started with sewing. (Can you believe it Jenny?!? I actually sewed something! Sure it was just a little bit of a border, but it won't be long until I'm giving your fun elephant pattern a try!) I sewed a dryer sheet onto a piece of cardstock, then painted on that. I was originally going to sew a piece of fabric to the cardstock, but someone mentioned dryer sheets and I remembered that Becca uses dryer sheets in her art, so I thought I'd give it a try. (I discovered that dryer sheets take paint pretty well, but the constant perfumey smell made me a bit queasy and gave me a headache... Lesson learned.)
The topic of conversation over at the Paint Party Friday blog this week is about why we buy the art that we buy... I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to share some of the art that I have bought, been gifted, and won in giveaways. I have created a board on pinterest with some of the art that I have in my house. (If you'd like to see, click here.)
Are you on pinterest? My friend Robin invited me to join a awhile ago and I fiddled around a bit, but over the past couple of weeks I have become a bit of a pinterest addict! If you 're on pinterest let me know - I'd love to see what you're pinning!
Hi Kristin!
ReplyDeleteIt's funny how a lot of the art that you bought are some of the pieces that I have loved and admired.
Your piece is so cute!
I have also seen people that make there entire painting out of dryer lint. Very cool.
Nelly just told me about Pinterest. I am going to have to check it out!!
:)
ReplyDeletethis is cool!
i have a pinterest account, but i'm not sure what it really is :)
but i do have one :)
i don't really buy too much art - i only seem to buy 'in person' - there is something about the concrete real life appeal of art... i have to buy it.
i know what you mean about dryer sheets. i love the idea of it, but i would need unscented ones. i'm funny about chemicals.
i'm just strange that way.
scents get to me.
...that being said, i LOVE when i'm walking past a residential area and i can smell laundry.. do you know what i mean? like, when you can smell the dryer vent pushing the fabric softener scent out.
it's weird. i think only women can smell it. men look at you funny when you say, "mmmm. someone is doing laundry..."
xxa
as if laundry is suddenly a fun thing to do...
ReplyDeletewhen someone Else is doing it...
Good grief people have a lot of uses for dryer sheets. Beautiful. Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeleteOMG, I'm just back from looking at Pinterest, I'm not sure why but 15 mins went by & I keep reading & looking and, well let's say it's bookmarked - love your kitty, Amy is a extremely talented babe, I worked out it was 2am for me to do the online live tutorial & although I have 'meant' to turn up I have failed dismally :( It sounds like it was fun & the results (judging from your PPF post) supa successful!
ReplyDeleteYour Kitty is super cute. I love that you shared the art that you've purchased on pinterest. I find it so interesting to see what people buy for their personal art! Thanks so much for sharing! ~Happy Paint Party Friday! #10 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33
ReplyDeleteoh, I love this kitty. I really need to join in on Amy's class. So busy, but I think I must!
ReplyDeletewow, you have such lovely pieces in your living room! hmm, dryer sheets. i haven't tried that! yes, pinterest IS addicting! thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe class must be fab if this is what comes out of it... time change means it is the middle of the night here which is a shame... but maybe I will set an alarm for the next one xx
ReplyDeleteI am loving your kitty.. I have been to Pinterest
ReplyDeleteIts a lot of fun looking around!!
What a great collection! I have heard of pinterest and thought about join, but so far I haven't, only visiting once in a while
ReplyDeletei wish i could join in with the live art that Amy is doing but because of the time differences I think I'm usually at work or sleeping or something. i have a pinterest account and pin the odd thing but not as often as i'd like. it is very addictive!
ReplyDeletegreat thank you card by the way.
Kitty is awesome! I painted along as well only I cheated and did it in my art journal cause there is no way I'm gonna sew. :) I am on Pinterest but I haven't figured out how to look for stuff other what's suggested.
ReplyDeleteLoving your great cat and it sounded a fun time. Never heard of Pin Interest......but do like the pictures you've shown. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeletelove the card, I have to come back when I have more time to check out all your purchases!!!
ReplyDeletecheers, dana
LOVE your sweet kitty! I wasn't able to see Amy's workshop live, but they're all recorded....except this one didn't record--I'm so bummed out!!
ReplyDeleteThere was a hiccup and it wouldn't let me see you pinterest board, but I'm going to try it soon... love the cat art you created with Amy, that sounds like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Looks like Amy is a great teacher, I'm going to have to do her next workshop.
ReplyDeleteLove your kitty. When you said you painted on a dryer sheet my first thought was the smell would get to me and then I read it got to you too. Maybe unscented would work although I don't like the way they feel either. :o}
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you could paint on dryer sheets- good to know! I love this and what a nice homage to Amy!
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF,
Stephanie
P.S. I see you've chosen some of my favorite things for your own art collection, beautiful stuff!
A gorgeous collection of wall art. Your Cat is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF x
Gorgeous primary color scheme. Love the cat.
ReplyDeleteGreat Post K! Hadn't thought of sewing dryer sheet...good one! Off to check out your pinterest boards:)
ReplyDeleteAwesome post ~ Love your Amy ~ Wow ~ nicely done ~thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^
ReplyDeleteThe colours are so rich, it's perfect!
ReplyDeleteI´m staying away from Pinterest, I´d spend every waking minute perusing beauty. :D
ReplyDeleteI have well over 150 photographs around our home, most taken by me. We also have some architectural plans (all UK buildings) and one Thomas The Tank Engine print. :D
Awesome colours but ... how do you paint and chat? I´d be dripping acrylics all over the keyboard! :D
Beautiful thank you card ~ never thought about using a dryer sheet... I would probably end up with a headache as well! I am on Pinterest ~ it is addictive, but I've gotten SO much inspiration from the site, it's great! If you'd like to see what I'm pinning, I'm here: http://pinterest.com/meganb84/ Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteLovin' the awesome kitty painting! Sounds like alot of fun was had by all that participated in the online class! Will check out your pinterest pins! Fun Stuff!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! A dryer sheet. wow
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous, Kristin. I love your ideas and the bright blues you often use. Hugs! Happy Friday! :)
ReplyDeleteI see unscented dryer sheets in my future. I don't have much fabric hanging around but want to try this technique. I like to use "seventh generation" dryer sheets in collage - they are made of a brown textured paper and are eco-friendly. (got that tip from Corinne at Dosfishes). Your kitty is so awesome. loved getting a peek at your art collection. I pin stuff to pinterest all the time as a way of keeping track of inspiration. I've stayed away from browsing other people's boards because I would never ever leave and I spend too much time on the computer as it is.
ReplyDeleteI was lucky enough to be in this class, too....the dreads you added to your cat crack me up...haha!
ReplyDeleteI would love being part of your party...but I always feel bad when I can't visit with everyone (weekends are the hardest time for me to be on the computer)...
So many talented women here!
Thanks for the tips on the dryer sheets...woulda never thought of using them :P
Hope to see you in another class soon!
HUgs,
Cameron
a dryer sheet? How COOL. You are so CREATIVE! Love that and this painting! Happy Friday, I am glad to be joining in today!
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painting on dryer sheets sounds really different, it looks great. They must have unscented types for next time. Your art collection looks fabulous too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cooool cat...love it! I love pinterest but as of yet and FORCING myself NOT to start....especially before Xmas...too much work right now. Maybe after the New Year:) Happy PPF to you!!
ReplyDeleteThat class sounds really fun! Your cat is terrific. I have a friend that dyes the dryer sheets and uses them in her fiber art and they are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI just recently discovered Pinterest but haven't joined yet, I'm on here enough already!
Happy PPF!
I love love love this kitty!!!! Such cool hair :)
ReplyDeleteamazing work Kristin! You are always a creative gal who never stops learning! Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteI love your blue kitty! He looks like he would be at home guarding an Egyptian tomb. His headdress is wonderful. But he's not fierce like a sphinx because he has a butterfly tattoo.
ReplyDeleteDryer sheets, sewing...I love all this creativity!
I love your "Amy Cat"....and I took a peek at all the art on your walls. You have some beautiful pieces.
ReplyDeleteCool cat! Was your dryer sheet used? I've painted on used ones before, and most of the scent is gone by then. Painting on a new one would probably kill me!
ReplyDeleteI have a Pinterest account where I mostly pin home decorating ideas that I like. Melisa McCurley if you want to look me up.
I'll have to get myself some dryer sheets. Not having a dryer (we dry our clothes under the sun here in the Philippines), I've never felt the need for any except now!
ReplyDeleteHere's my Pinterest link (I'll visit you too!) http://pinterest.com/patsy_paterno/ Patsy from
HeARTworks
Gorgeous cat..love the colors...beautiful soul! Lovely post..wonderful about the workshops..enjoy!
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I love it! So fun. I have been watching some of Amy's recordings. I hope she keeps doing them. I love watching. :)
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