For the 100 days of the project my goal is to complete 3 large acrylic or watercolor paintings. I will work on this every day for at least 10 minutes. Fortunately I have a room that functions as a studio where I can leave things set up.
My project is about joyfully creating something out of nothing which gives me pleasure. The materials I use are pictures from discarded magazines which I transform into images that are meaningful to me. The first impact my images have on viewers is color. Therefore I call my collages “Collorages”.
I have proposed to shoot self portraits with cameras. I will often be holding a sign that reads:
“look at me, I’m an artist”. This is a personal experiment in identity as an artist or creative person.
Being new to the U.P., I will want to include outdoor surroundings, as I am inspired by this new
environment!
My rules (if I remember them correctly) are to spend at least 17mins a day on the project.
So far, I have discovered new angles on the idea, as I see other arters do as well.
My spine is photography. While I don’t have any specific rule to what I take pictures of, I’m trying to find obscure and unusual close-ups, where you don’t know what exactly the object in the photo is until it’s explained. I take every picture with my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 with a 8 megapixel lens, and I edit all of my pictures with the popular mobile application owned by Google, called Snapseed.
My spine is to create Spirit Flags (Peace Flags or Prayer Flags) during the 100 day Project. Since my last project I did one image per day and I felt very stressed by that rule… This time I plan on working daily, but not needing to get 100 flags completed. I will aim for about 50, but even that number is allowed to vary. Some days I may complete multiple flags, some days I may start one or two. Whatever will be, will be. I’d like this journey to be meditative to a point while still pushing me through the process. This medium is new to me, so I will allow myself to experiment, play and discover without overly stressing. Seems only appropriate since they are Spirit Flags after all.
Spine-Explore non objective images in an effort to loosen my approach to objective images
Rules
1. Work in a small format, no larger than 8″x10″
2. Use any medium or combination of media
3. Allow one objective image per piece if necessary
4. Work 20 minutes per day as personal conditions allow
Ordinary Everyday Moments: “Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are”. Memories held most sacred…Marianne Williamson. I am both curious and scared to begin the 100 day project. I have a mobile studio, due to my schedule and commute. I will be using photographs as a springboard. Photography was my first love and continues to bring me joy. The process of being in the moment and looking outward is my oxygen.
I have files of words, collage papers, and substrates to use with the photos. Also drawing and painting materials. Sketchbooks and boards will be my substrates. Time of work will depend on my schedule. I will be able to put more time in on weekends and revisit the week’s work. 100 pieces, 100 days. This is a way to make my moments “in between” tangible and physical…to work with them beyond the making of the images…post production.
I am exploring the shape of houses and other architectural motifs though collage and mixed media.
My rules are to keep it simple, use easy to transport materials, mix things up and have fun.
I am influenced by the shape of Mayan architecture, abandoned buildings, ancient structures, arches and portals.
Spine statement: experiment with different textures on metal.
Rule: Each day, use an annealed, 2″ x3″, 24 gauge piece of copper.
My project is to photographs in my house to see my familiar environment with new eyes. Experimenting with photo programs on my phone. Will post and print one image (4.5×4.5 inches on 5×7) each day. I will be inteested to see whether my photographs or their subject will change over time.