Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Bird Haus


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"

25 comments:

Anonymous said...

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!

Godinla said...

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?

Anonymous said...

Oh...oh...Oh! Well you know that I am head over heals for this. Madly, truly!!

Anonymous said...

Oh my gosh! Imagine a WHOLE book of these? These houses as pages?! Wow-wee!

Anonymous said...

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!

Deborah Truesdell said...

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

C. L. DeMedeiros said...

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

Cory said...

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

John M. Mora said...

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...

C. L. DeMedeiros said...

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

C. L. DeMedeiros said...

sounds like a Calvin Klein perfume

but with my twist:

Intrusion by C.L.DeMedeiros
don't dare go out without.

Corinne said...

Hi,
I adore this bird haus! It is just lovely and a little nest behind the door.....perfect!
~Corinne

Tami Bayer said...

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.

Corinne said...

OMG-you are so funny...that is so not my garage. That's a container store garage!!
~Corinne

Lucky Dip Lisa said...

HAPPY EASTER to you and yours! Hope you are well and happy!

sarah said...

Wow. Your art is BEAUTIFUL.

Countess Von Blogula said...

Oh, Andrea, I would love for you to be the contractor on my birdhouse, doghouse, horsehouse & my house.

Truly love it.

John M. Mora said...

Ohhh no now a Birdy.Mae financial crisis....

Lucky Dip Lisa said...

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!)

Unknown said...

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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Merry Christmas! Let the new year will bring a lot of money

Anonymous said...

Beautiful post, great ))

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