Post-Christmas/New Year ATART

Poinsettia ATC

There is another "Art-a-thon" happening right now through January 6th.
You do need to be a member of ATCsForAll.com (free for all) in order to post in the forum and play in the art-a-thon.  This is a group of friendly folks, so no worries - and it is lots of fun to be able to make art around the clock with everyone!

Chilly Night - Owl ATC

I have only made a couple of ATCs so far ... but plan to play a bit more before it is over.

I'm Back - Doggone it!

I doodled this card for my sister's birthday.  I thought maybe other folks would like it, so I uploaded the design to Zazzle:

Doggone Good Birthday Card
by cherylasmith

I hope to get back to making more actual art.

Challenge Art-a-thon

There is another "Challenge Art-a-thon" happening right now through July 23rd.  During the challenge, you are given a list of creative challenges and earn points for making art to fit the tasks.  Then you may trade your art with other artists if you wish.

You do need to be a member of ATCsForAll.com (free for all) in order to post in the forum and play in the challenge.  This is a group of friendly folks, so no worries - and it is lots of fun to be able to make art around the clock with everyone!

Torn Paper Mosaic Watermelon

These are the ATCs (artist trading cards) that I have made so far.  One of my favorite things about the challenge is that I end up creating art that I never would have thought of making outside of the challenge.  

Most folks are making ATCs, however you may create art of any size or shape ... inchies, chunky pages, art journaling, fabric, etc...

Please do pop by and play if you want - or just enjoy the eye candy.  You do not need to be a member to browse the forums.

Art-a-Thon

Roderick the Rhino

I played in a "Challenge Art-a-thon" last week, where you are given a list of creative challenges and earn points for making art to fit the tasks.  Then you may trade the art - if you wish.

Lots of fun!  Here are some of my challenge pieces.  "Roderick the Rhino" (shown above) fit challenges of being hand drawn, rhino themed, and an animal wearing a hat.

Below, my 'Sugar Skull" fit challenges of hearts and circles in same piece, skull themed, and showing a tradition.

Sugar Skull

The ATC below is one of my favorites!  This was based on a challenge by another artist to make a piece featuring a jungle, a pickle, and a sloth.
 

Jungle Pickle Sloth

"Found My Prince" features challenges of things in jars, theme frogs, and a crown.
 

Found My Prince

And finally ... I made this tiny art quilt to fit the challenges Mini ATC 1.5"x 2.5", fabric and yarn, and fruit with a face.

Fabric Mini ATC

It felt good to make some art, enjoy some eye candy, and play around a bit.  As always, I'm looking forward to the next challenge!

PS.  There will be another "Art-a-thon" at ATCsForALL.com February 15-18th.  You do need to be a member to play - but it is a friendly group with a lot of art trading and projects to join (not just art-a-thons). 

Still Here ...

I have kept some of my resolutions.  lol.  

Indian ink pen drawings and a few stamped holiday images in my composition notebook.