Passions of an Odd Chick

Saturday, February 5, 2011


Did I mention that I like to paint faces? It's addicting I tell you. Sweet Farmer suggested I make a box of faces. His idea was more
complicated but I thought I would, at least, try it and see how well the paint would take and what a great little canvas(s)ss! I've seen others try this and I loved how you could have a three-dimensional art object upon completion. 
If you want to see some really fantastic altered boxes head on over to Diane's blog  She is like the queen of this technique and a very sharing artist. Check out her Etsy store while you're at it- her jewelry will blow you away too.
Whew- after that ride, it's a little daunting to show my first attempts but she has inspired me many times!


I added wooden beads for a stand and a wooden knob that I painted to match for interest.

This passion for faces just keeps on finding a new rabbit trail.

10 comments:

Kay said...

What a great idea..my Hubby wants me to do something similar for my little fish paintings. I looked at your friend's blog..sweet stuff!

L'Adelaide said...

very cool♥

must be off to find some more!xx

Jennifer Richardson said...

Wow!
I love boxes and yours amazes me!
I especially love the
"send the light" side.
I'm uber inspired
...thanks!
-Jennifer

Unknown said...

Oh, I like it!

Poetic Artist said...

I really like this..Art surround..
Wonderful..:)

Diane said...

Oh what a surprise--Thank you! But before I saw where you were inspired, I was going to tell you that you were inspiring me!! I love making these boxes--they seem to create themselves! (always come out different) Thank you again for the blog love!

Buffy said...

Oh that is so cool,I love it.P.S still working on the book!

Rebecca Anthony said...

This is awesome, I love it!! Oh hello my name is Rebecca and I am addicted to creating faces too(O: I can't think of a better subject to focus on!!

Nancy said...

I love your box......I think you did a great job and with your own unique faces.......

Steve Emery said...

This came out GREAT. But where is side four???? I can see it hinted in that last photo. Suspense....