Martha from I love 2 paint on YouTube started 29 faces in 2012
Martha's Channel here so for the next 30 days I hopefully can upload a face a day. On occasions I'll have a YouTube video to share as well. If you want to see the others put #29faces in the search bar and check out all the other contributors. Tell them I sent you. LOL.
Creating a page a day can increase your abilities and help with fine tuning your creative journey. I hope you will join us and create your own 29faces. Include the # in your creation. See you tomorrow.
#4thartsaturday video hop Where you can find more information.
If interested in joining us here is some info:
This hop has a long history and I probably won't recall all the correct information but right now Jamie from Artist Poet Girl YouTube channel is actually running things. Here is a blurb about it from her post.
What you want to do is share your Video OR Pictures as inspired by the prompt, Use the Hashtag(s) in your title and description, please, invite your viewers/friends to play.
Join when you can. Interpret the Prompts as you like, please keep it family-friendly, NO sales pitches. You may do process, or show & tell, with or without talking.
Please tag/mention @APGJamie in your YouTube description. So, I may watch Your video
IF you want to post to InstaGram please tag/mention me @artistpoetgirl and use hashtag #4thArtSaturday#OpenCollab , this should enable me to see your posting.
Please note my videos will be scheduled for 9am Central time
Also Please note Open Collaborations can take a while to catch on, if ever. So, your involvement and promotions of it are a good thing.
2024 Prompt Themes / Inspiration List #4thArtSaturday#OpenCollab
January 27 Softly Roughed UP + Color Red
February 24 Move + Color Orange
March 23 Left Hanging + Color Yellow
April 27 Wired + Color Green
May 25 Numbers + Color Blue
June 22 Tied Up + Color Purple
July 27 Loose Ends + Color White
August 24 Flip It + Color Brown
September 28 Faux What + Color Creme
October 26 Jump + Color Black
November 23 Oh Dear / Deer + Color Gray
December 28 Fire Works + Color ALL / your choice
As a kid, advent calendars were pure December delight. But as grown-ups, the thrill often fades. Until now. I decided to try artist advent calendars this year, and it was a game-changer. Check out the video where I open all the surprises at once – pure joy!
No more cheap chocolates; this time, it's a beautifully crafted, oddly shaped box with artistic treasures behind each door. The excitement was contagious, and I'm now gifting some pieces to my favorite watercolorist. Can you guess which ones? Let me know in the comments!
Worth it? Absolutely. The Arteza's artist advent calendar not only revived the childhood magic but also came with sweet coupons for future buys. If you're curious about adding a dash of creativity to your December, this might be the way to go. Share your thoughts below – let's make this holiday season extra magical! 🎨✨
In today's blog post, we're thrilled to share the enchanting process of transforming a single Artist Trading Card (ATC) into a larger canvas measuring 11x8 inches. Join us on this journey as we witness the magic of blending the small-scale with the grand to create a truly magnificent masterpiece.
Artist Trading Cards, or ATCs, have become a beloved form of artistic expression, providing a canvas of 2.5 by 3.5 inches for creators to showcase their talents. In this unique venture, let's focus singular card, exploring the challenge of expanding its impact onto a larger canvas.
Often, the prospect of working on a larger canvas can be intimidating, overwhelming even the most seasoned creators. By choosing to expand the essence of a singular ATC onto an 11x8 canvas, here we offer a unique perspective on how these miniature masterpieces can serve as stepping stones, helping artists overcome the initial hesitations associated with larger formats. This approach allows for a focused exploration of theme, style, and technique, providing a bridge between the intimate world of ATCs and the grander canvas of artistic expression.
The objective here is to elevate the intricate details of one card, turning it into a focal point within a larger canvas. This approach allows for an in-depth exploration of the chosen theme, style, and technique.
The transformation from a single ATC to an 11x8 canvas demands a thoughtful selection of materials and techniques. Sometimes we have to carefully navigate this process, experimenting with our mixed media, layering, and replacing items that are not available in the size or style we need to ensure the enlarged canvas complements the original card.
Gain insights into the decision-making process, from adhesive choices to color schemes, as we bring our vision to life. It's a behind-the-scenes look at this singular transformation.
The finished 11x8 canvas. The singular ATC takes center stage. The result is a visually striking composition that preserves the essence of the original card while presenting it on a grander scale.
As you delve into my artistic journey, let the transformation of a single ATC into a larger canvas inspire your own creative pursuits. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting, experimenting with unconventional formats can lead to exciting breakthroughs and new perspectives.
We invite you to share your thoughts, experiences, and ideas in the comments section. How do you approach the challenge of expanding small-scale art onto a larger canvas? Connect with fellow art enthusiasts and contribute to the ever-evolving dialogue of artistic exploration.
Even though many items nowadays can be found online and delivered in hours from the web, a local craft fair is a great place to get your steps in and find the local artist or talented crafters in your neighborhood.
I've been doing craft fairs as a vendor on and off for 46 years, from gingerbread houses to miniatures, jewelry making, and paper crafting.
There is a social aspect of craft fairs that I love. For the crafter, yes, we want to sell our things and make a profit, but I really enjoy meeting the people at the show. It's all very reminiscent of a small town. They are willing to help. I've seen people help others set up their tents. If you've forgotten something, they'll share. Or send a customer to their neighbor if they don't have what they need. They'll even watch your area while you hit the restroom.
As a consumer, I love seeing how many talented people there are in my area. I sometimes meet like-minded people whom I would have never met had I not ventured out to the show. I'm happy to spend my dollars at their tables instead of going online to purchase gifts or items I might want. I'm helping support a family by buying the item.
Yes, there are some things I don't need or want, but I like visiting with the crafter. The one thing I don't like as a shopper is a vendor who tries to sell things just to sell them. You know the one who, when you touch something at their table, it's a conversation about that item, how many colors it comes in, the sizes, and if you try to be nice and just acknowledge them, it's a big sales pitch. UGH. Cannot tolerate that I might wander away as quickly as possible. The crafter's table with a big crowd is nice to wander over because then you can really look at what the person has without being pounced on.
Of course, we don't want to approach the vendor who looks like this is their worst day ever, and they are unhappy to be there. So there has to be that happy medium. It takes a vendor who can read their viewer and know what approach to take with each. Does the person want to be engaged, or just let them browse? It's so difficult to read people anymore. I suggest just waiting for eye contact and saying a nice hello. Thanks for stopping by. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have; just let me know. Then leave them to it.
Almost every craft fair I attend has a fundraising component to it. Some of the proceeds go to a specific group, like an animal shelter, food bank, etc. Our monthly craft fair raises funds for local charities and non-profits. The people that show up there are really friendly and kind. But our attendance is low at the moment. I expect it will grow like the others; it's for a good cause. Each month a different organization benefits from the donations.
The nice thing is a representative from the organization usually stops by or shows up for a while, which is always nice to see. It sort of validates the fact that the funds are going where the show said it's going.
I am dedicating that blog to only my crafts for the crafts fair.
Here will be all my other arts-n-crafts. I think it gets confusing for some people, so I hope this helps.
So if you landed here looking for my craft fair items, please go to the blog listed above. But if you are here for just hanging out and seeing some of my youtube adventures, welcome.
Coming up are the hops I'm involved in this month
#3rdSundayprompt
#4thartsaturday
and then my random uploads on my own. Please subscribe to get info when I post. Comment below if you want more details listed here from my video such as ingredients and etc. I've decided to not add that information to my videos unless asked. It takes days to produce these things and it just adds to my list which I fail miserably at doing anyway. I'll do it but only if I know peeps want that stuff. The uploads take such a long time and I like to get things out as soon as I can.
Here is my journal page for December which happens to be my birth month, although the astrological sign for Capricorn officially doesn't occur til the 22nd. I decided to start my zodiac journey with Capricorn. Here is the video hope you enjoy.
Christmas tree vendors, craft fairs, music, oh, the Christmas music. Crisp air, sweaters, peppermint mocha, well, maybe not the peppermint mocha. All signs that the Holidays are coming, and they crash through like a bull in a china shop, and then they disappear as quickly as they rushed in.
I intended to have all my cards made in time to send them out on the 1st day of December.
Thank goodness I got Happy Mail from Stampin'Blondie to start my mailings.
If you like the items in the video you can contact; Stampin' Blondie for more information.
You can see there is no organization. When I put everything out, I tried to make it visible, but I was too close to the table to see how crazy busy it looked.
Use a variety of levels. I did have some levels. I used crates and covered them with my purple cloth. You can see the crates in the older pictures below.
That wasn't good enough. I did buy some acrylic stands. They were tiny, and I used them for some of my smaller items, but they still got lost. I can't even point them out to you in the picture.
Sorry, this picture is blurry, but it's the only one I have on this side of the tables. You can see it's so busy. If not for the acrylic boxes, I got those from Michaels in the storage section (p.s. I used coupons cause they were expensive.)
So here is a game you can play try to find the following items in the two pictures above.
I'll give you a hint it's in the blurry pic front.
This is a picture from a practice setup showing you the crate I used.
Well, here are some more close-up pictures of other items. Good luck finding them.
This one should be easy, but I would understand if you can't find it.
I gave a hint as to where they are below.
You might see these if you look carefully.
These actually won't be found; they are in an acrylic tray on the far back of a table.
This is a hint as to where you might find one of the items.
Well, how did you do? See, It is ridiculous we make so many things that really should stand out, but if you are not thoughtful in the setup, they all can get lost, and nothing really stands out.
So what should one do? I was thinking of just putting some items into a bin and having one or two samples sitting outside the bin to get attention. The idea is to get people to pass by and look. Having something catch their eye. The Purse Pal wallets were all in one bin, and they did get noticed.
It seems to me I should also present some items so that ideas of what to use them for are apparent. Sometimes I don't think people know how to use the bags. Some things are obvious, like cosmetics, but I bet you didn't see the pencil cases. I had a whole stack of them in the picture.
If I put the pencil cases on a book which is how they were intended to be used, they might spark some interest, and once people start to look, they notice other things.
Below are a few of my other setups at craft fairs. You might be interested in comparing them or critiquing them. I always enjoy seeing other crafters' setups and seeing if they have some ideas I could borrow. I don't think we should be gatekeepers with these things.
Comment below and let me know what you think. For clarity, I have done many craft fairs; sometimes, I would only be able to get a small space, sometimes too large of one. I have made my own jewelry and was a member of different direct sales groups. That is why the products might be different in the pictures below.
Ft. Lowell craft fair, first time here.
Tried to get some takers to join a class I was teaching at an art school.
Still used levels even though the space was small. It works
This has to be my favorite setup. Everything looks organized and clean. There are levels, and it just looks good.
The levels were good here; the foot traffic was slow tho.
I was okay with this setup but not happy with the covers.
You can see everything, but the tablecloth bothers me so much
I eventually put up the side table. It's not apparent here.
The September 4h craft fair was first on Labor Day, second at a new location, not just for me but the whole show, and third, the first time I worked with this organizer, Jackie.
This wasn't the first fair of the year for me. I went to Ft. Lowell Arts and Craft fair in April, which was okay but not great. That is the first fair I changed up from papercraft to sewn items. I have been working to build an inventory of worthy items to show since the end of last year. This show actually had a really good inventory.
It seems that some of what I made was a hit. I earned my table fee back, which is always a bonus and then some. I would not rely on craft fairs to sustain myself, but I did better at this one than ever at any shows.
Now, I have to account that I think there wasn't anyone else who had what I made or anything quite like it. Most of my items are gothic, witchy-type bags and such. Looking around the room, I saw jewelry, jams, candles, acrylic items, beaded hanging window decorations, customizable water bottles, painted rocks, and oils. All of which have a uniqueness in and of themselves.
The foot traffic came in from the hotel lobby and was more significant than I expected. I really didn't know what kind of advertising was done. Since we were right in the middle of the labor day holiday, I didn't expect much foot traffic to come into visit us.
I believe many people who did come in who weren't registered as hotel guests were actually friends and family of the crafters. Which is really a great way to get the party started. Unfortunately, some of the crafters didn't do well at all. It does take a significant amount of guests to generate a nice profit from craft fairs.
I didn't take a good video of everyone, but now I wish I had since I think it is a learning opportunity. I have been doing craft fairs since my early 20s, and I started doing Holiday fairs where everyone expects to see the same things. But in general, you have to have a very interesting setup that draws people to your table or a unique variety of items that no one else has.
They plan to have the fair every first Sunday of the month, so they will be set up for October, which I think is suited for my crafts, being the witchy woman I am. So I am considering doing that one. Hope to see you there.
