As it was my turn to set the Inspiration Avenue challenge this week, I thought I'd best make the effort to submit something! So here we are -
The challenge theme I chose was "beach treasures" - I thought it would be nice to mark the last few days of summer.
I have a little collection of pretty shells and pebbles that inspired me. Some of the pebbles were hand-polished by my dad. They're my favourites :)
I chose some small shells and pebbles and wrapped them in gold thread, to display on luggage tags. I was planning to make this quite neutral in colour, sort of a "bleached from the sea" effect, but it's somehow turned out more colourful than I planned. Funny how that happens!
The background is a piece of scrapbook paper which is decorated with old handwritten postcards and stamps.
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oh Angie! these are just sobeautiful! i love how the beach element couple so well with the postcard background. it's like every shell/pebble has a romantic story to tell :)
ReplyDeleteI love your art piece! The shells attached look great and the color combination is just enough - not too bold, but not washed out. Thanks for the visit and kind comment. Funny, our inspiration and art is somewhat similar yet different; great minds think alike :)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. I love beach treasures, and the way you presented yours really speaks to me. Thank you for your beautiful comment on my blog.
ReplyDeleteThis would be lovely framed - so soothing and pretty! Beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteI have so many beach treasures sitting baskets and boxes, that I almost did a similar piece. But mine would not have looked as good as yours because you use repetition to its full potential. This is one awesome art and IA challenge piece.
ReplyDeleteI love the theme you picked this week and love your piece. I really love the symmetry of the piece and of course the beautiful shells. Very creative using the golden thread, it adds a beautiful touch.
ReplyDeleteI really like the combination of postcards, luggage tags, and shells. I see several themes running through this- it's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love this, Angie. It has such a nostalgic feeling of treasures found and memories of good times. I love the soft bleached colors, exactly the colors I associate with the beach!
ReplyDeleteIt is funny how our projects often tell us what they want to be--I really like your beach treasures and think the spots of color work very well! Thanks for a fun challenge!
ReplyDeleteThese are so charming!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous work Angie. You know me, a sucker for sea themed art.
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