Amphibian

I have to admit, that December's challenge was just that... A CHALLENGE. I struggled quite a bit with the subject matter, and how to best represent either amphibian or reptile.

I am pleased with the results of my labor, as this piece took me much longer to complete. I also wanted to continue with the exploration of pattern, which is represented in this piece by the marsh foliage, shown in the upper portion of the work, trailing off into what is the watery depths surrounding the lily pad.

Art and images copyright 2009 by Tracie Lyn Huskamp

Zentangle Ssssssnakes

I had fun with this project. I started it before all the snowfall and then got a nasty abscessed tooth. That put me about two weeks behind, but I was able to think about how I wanted to display my snakes. If you don't know about Zentangle check out their site and see what cool things you can do with a pen and piece of paper.

I Zentangled my snakes, used color pencils to color the background, glued it down to the painted canvasboard, cut up duct tape to use as a frame for the snakes, added a glow in the dark plastic snake and the sssss and called it done. It's a funky piece and different than what I probably would have done it I wasn't on drugs. For my tooth, drugs for my tooth. ;)

Art and images copyright 2009 by Z'anne Bakke

Reptiles and Amphibians

Art and images copyright 2009 by Cynthia Mooney

Fauna - Ferret

Art and images copyright 2009 by Cynthia Mooney

Field Notes

Art and images copyright 2009 by Cynthia Mooney

3-D Fabric Mixed Media Snake

Happy New Year everyone! I've been working on this piece for a couple of weeks on and off. I took the quilted pet portrait idea and made the image 3-D. The head is polymer clay with wire fangs and a sequin eye- very mixed media. For the next challenge, I'll be creating with a different medium- not sure what yet. I have enjoyed working with fabric. Hope you are warm and cozy.

Art and images copyright by Paula McNamee 2009

A Litte Bird from Traci

This photo doesn't quite capture the presence and spirit of this little bird! As you can see, she's an active creature, looking for nesting materials already. And how amazing to realize your husband was our postman! Is his name Ken?

I'd love to know how you made this! It doesn't feel like fimo, clay or plaster of paris! And it's very strong. Your painting is amazing. Thanks Traci! I love it. She decorated our table for our New Years Day gathering.

Suzie

PS I had to go back and check the instructions to see if we were supposed to make birds. There are so many cute ones!