tiny makings...

:: altered matchboxes ::

Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.

VINCENT VAN GOGH 

Over a delightful afternoon. An altered matchbox project.  

As I assembled each one... I put thought into, what I perceived to find important,

 to fill my "happy" little homes.

materials used for this project:

mini matchbox - acrylic paint - scrap papers

tacky glue - embellishments 

It is very interesting to see what we value within our life, our home. 

enjoy.

Into the studio we go...

 a sneak peek!

For the artist, the magical moment is when... the project is complete.

:: altered matchbox ::

This one holds a key to my heart... 

a friendship...

with a drawer to nestle sweet little somethings... 

perhaps a thingamajig or two! 

This altered matchbox was created for a trade.

I so dearly wanted to share it with you all, without spoiling the surprise.  

I am so happy and excited...!!! 

 On just how wonderful, this altered matchbox turned out. 

The finished piece... artwork accomplished. 

Facing and conquering challenges along the way... enjoying the process...

makes me a happy artist!

Enjoy yourself and indulge in a little art.

Altered Matchbox

:: dia de los muertos :: 

Day of the Dead
Wikipedia

 On November 1st, I created this painting for an art journal spread.

A journal prompt, hosted by Christy Sobolewski at Art Geeks .

I decided to "reuse" my artwork, to created an altered matchbox.

By reducing the size of the artwork, to fit the proportion of the box,

then I copied it on my inkjet printer. 

(you may alter your printed drawing, adding color or design)

STEP 1 -  altering the matchbox.

materials:

1 lager size matchbox

1 photo copy (clipart or original artwork)

cereal box ( cut- out templet for wings)

tacky glue

gesso

acrylic paint

inks

oil pastels

matte medium 

scrap papers / vintage book pages

wire

embellishments 

STEP 2 - combining all the elements to create this altered piece.

:: my shrine ::

a tribute to honor those who have gone before us. 

TO REMEMBER IN PRAYER.