mixed media on wood
18" x 6" x 1 "
salvaged ephemera
asst. rubber stamps
acrylic paint
oil pastels
beeswax
Inspired by fellow artist Lisa Kaus,
a last minute decision to take the day off, and a group of
incredibly talented artist friends... I embarked on a
different sort of extreme home makeover.
I didn't have a name for this house when I started
but it slowly evolved into a "Bird Haus". When
you open the little door you will find a bird's nest.
I really enjoy painting these wood houses and
have already planned a master community. They
are very relaxing to do and a fun way to incorporate
stuff that's been laying around, looking for a home.
You can click on these images to enlarge.
Keep a watchful eye as more of these houses
come to fruition. I always wanted to
be a general contractor, no money down, just
lots of love. Perfect for this economy.
"Blue canary in the outlet by the light switch
Who watches over you
Make a little birdhouse in your soul
Not to put too fine a point on it
Say I'm the only bee in your bonnet
Make a little birdhouse in your soul"
- They Might Be Giants
Thank-you for your visits and kind words.
My other blogspot: "The Way I See It"
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Bird Haus
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20 comments:
OH my HEAVENS, Andrea! I just love this piece! Lisa is one of my favorite artist! I have been working on a canvas this week with an owl on it! I hope to get it finished today! HUGS!
When I see your work, I always wonder what it feels like. I want to touch your art. It seems like something that, if a blind person felt your art, they would understand the colors and style.
Does that make any sense to anyone but me?
Oh...oh...Oh! Well you know that I am head over heals for this. Madly, truly!!
Oh my gosh! Imagine a WHOLE book of these? These houses as pages?! Wow-wee!
I can't take it, it is SO GORGEOUS!! I agree, I'd love to see a whole book of these Haus' (or hauses?). Lisa Kaus is a great inspiration.
Thanks for visiting and for your BD greetings and your blessings and good wishes! I'm sending my blessings and good wishes to you ~ May all good things come your way, easily and effortlessly!
Andrea, I love the way this turned out!!! Seeing it started on that fun day makes me smile wide when I see where you took it in the end!! I love it! And yes, they are addicting, more so than M&M's! Do I see another play date for house construction . . . .? I love the comment about a blind person touching your art, I agree with that. Be happy my friend!!
Deborah
I was missing you too
:)
anyway
we're all so busy lately trying to keep our life together
that's way,I like collage/mix media
it's a good way to keep track of missing things
Oh my, what a lovely project to work on...you did a beautiful piece and, I love the size of it.
Thank you Andrea for the comment to my site, always glad to have you visit.
Cory
This is beautiful, Andrea. Human yet fantastic, by a wise woman yet kindled by the spirit of southwestern Gods...no money down, but a lot of imagine.nation.
A Tweeet right back at ya...
it's a step by step thing
the light bulbs are from my art studio, here at the art students league
every day in general is 3 to 5 burn out ones,
I start to collect just for the sake of collecting
Carlos
sounds like a Calvin Klein perfume
but with my twist:
Intrusion by C.L.DeMedeiros
don't dare go out without.
Hi,
I adore this bird haus! It is just lovely and a little nest behind the door.....perfect!
~Corinne
What a fun day of playing with the bits and baubles for you. I love the end result and can't wait to see more. Such a wonderful spring project.
OMG-you are so funny...that is so not my garage. That's a container store garage!!
~Corinne
HAPPY EASTER to you and yours! Hope you are well and happy!
Wow. Your art is BEAUTIFUL.
Oh, Andrea, I would love for you to be the contractor on my birdhouse, doghouse, horsehouse & my house.
Truly love it.
Ohhh no now a Birdy.Mae financial crisis....
Thanks for your visits Andrea! I hope you are well and will be back from your blogoliday soon:) I miss your art and musings.
Yes, op shop is a thrift shop Op is for Opportunity shop. thanks for the suggestion for my embossed tissue too, not sure what I will do yet!
Take care of yourself and see you soon! (Sending hugs to you!)
Lisa Kaus is a great inspiration.Enjoy every minute of your life. very interesting to read ....thanks for giving this kind of blogs,thanks...
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