Challenge #3 Robots!

So finally I have made a knitted robot. I have had him in my head for a while. It's nice to finally bring him to life.

Last Week's Challenge: Red

Red is a difficult color for me. It's very bold and in your face. I love attention but red is a "look at me" kinda color I have never been comfortable with. I created these stockings and I love them. The touch of turquoise gives it that extra punch!

ArtWork Play
Challenge #3
Monday, March 22nd, 2010:

Subject: Robots!
Materials: Whatever strikes your fancy!

I, Candy, throw down this challenge. Robots and Monsters are my favorite subjects. I am trying to create more characters to draw and knit. This should get the juices flowing!

Guidelines of Challenge:
1) The challenge will include a subject and materials.
2) Each challenge should be simple enough to execute in an hour or less.
3) It should not involve spending much money…ideally we would be able to use things we already have at home.
4) The challenges will be posted every Monday…however, you may jump in anytime.
5) We will have a pick of the week. If your entry gets chosen, we will feature you and your work. Good luck!

My results for challenge #2

Challenge #2 Results: Candy

Here is my red inspired art piece. Hand sew border of handmade paper on 5×5 canvas. Ink drawing of my monster with definition of monster in the background. I love monsters and this guy turned out pretty cute! –Candy

Challenge #2

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Challenge #2
Monday, March 15th, 2010:

Subject: Red plus one
Materials: Whatever strikes your fancy!

Deb chose this challenge because it features her favorite color…red! So the idea is to create something using shades of red as the main color (or colors), then add some punch to it with one other color. This can be jewelry, fabric, painting…heck, you can dye your pet’s hair red if you want! Have fun…

Guidelines of Challenge:
1) The challenge will include a subject and materials.
2) Each challenge should be simple enough to execute in an hour or less.
3) It should not involve spending much money…ideally we would be able to use things we already have at home.
4) The challenges will be posted every Monday…however, you may jump in anytime.
5) We will have a pick of the week. If your entry gets chosen, we will feature you and your work. Good luck!

Challenge 1 Results

So here it is! My bug with paint challenge entry. It is a mixed media collage with fabric and handmade paper on recycled plaque. I layered and hand sewed the handmade paper onto the fabric.

The praying mantis is my favorite insect. I loved this challenge. I tried to push myself to experiment with my favorite materials.