Over at the Guild we're prepping for a new collaborative project about which I am very excited. It's a painted faces envelope round robin. Basically, we each start with an envelope measuring at least 9" x 12", paint on a background and a face (or two or three or four), put our name and addy in the return label and mail it to one of the participants. Then, when you get an envelope in the mail you add to it with more painting, collage, sewing, and so on until it has made the way through the whole circle.
So I started on my envelope today. I couldn't find one the right size at first. Then I came across one that had my son's Little League team photos in it. Perfecto!
It is covered front and back with graphics so I hit it with a couple layers of gesso and some masking tape to hold the flaps down.
Then I put down some color and a couple of old foreign postage stamps.
Then I put down some color and a couple of old foreign postage stamps.
I added some red tape and drew in the face.
I began to refine the image and build up the features.
Finally, I got to a place where I was ready to stop (plus the kid gets out of kindergarten in six minutes and I'm covered in paint).
She was exactly what she wanted.
The hardest part is not finishing. I need to leave something for the other girls to work with. I don't want to send them something they are afraid to cover or add to. That's the fun of it. The thrill and risk of sending it off and seeing what someone else does to it. More to come...
She was exactly what she wanted.
The hardest part is not finishing. I need to leave something for the other girls to work with. I don't want to send them something they are afraid to cover or add to. That's the fun of it. The thrill and risk of sending it off and seeing what someone else does to it. More to come...
Kelly what a great idea! You might want to read my blog about A Charming Exchange Hope you like it
Teri Baskett
http://www.sandtcreations.com/wordpress
Posted by: Teri | June 12, 2009 at 02:15 PM
wow, I love that envelope (cool background!) and really do understand what you say about not being able to finish it - that must be hard ... Can´t wait to see the results of that project!
Posted by: Marion | June 12, 2009 at 02:51 PM
You've created a fabulous starting point Kelly. Looking forward to see what is to come! Love the message with the look on her face....very appropriate!!
Posted by: sharon | June 12, 2009 at 05:26 PM
What a fabulous start, Kelly ... and I can't wait for this to come my way!!
Posted by: Karen Campbell | June 12, 2009 at 06:08 PM
What an exciting project and such a cool idea with the envelopes. Can't wait to see how it progresses.
Posted by: Renate | June 12, 2009 at 09:43 PM
TeeHee! No pressure Kelly girl! I think I should have averted my eyes because now I'm already stumped...however shall I alter this beauty??? xo, Michelle
Posted by: Michelle Remy | June 13, 2009 at 05:57 AM
What an awesome jumping off point for a lucky someone ! A cool collaboration !
Posted by: kim mailhot | June 13, 2009 at 06:52 AM
you never cease to amaze me, dear girl...
Posted by: Nancy Jamar | June 13, 2009 at 07:31 PM
What a great idea, i love faces!
Posted by: Tara | June 16, 2009 at 03:44 PM
this looks fantstic. I love love love the bright colours on the bg! Great job here. I'm sure the final project will look so fantastic.
Posted by: Dale | June 21, 2009 at 03:32 AM
Oh I love this piece! Portraits are one of my favorite things, and the colors !!! awesome.
Posted by: Jane | June 22, 2009 at 06:35 AM
What a fabulous beginning, the colors are superb...this will be so inspirational!!!!
I tried to follow your link to "the guild" but got a members only message....that's always a bummer...& a teaser!!!
xo,
Cat
Posted by: Cat | June 25, 2009 at 08:28 AM