Wednesday, August 31, 2011

WOYWW 116 & PPF25

Started a project that's been on my mind for awhile....
Inspired by Lynne Hoppe whose blog posts are always a delight!

Began with this book I found for a buck on a Saturday yard sale venture...

 I knew I would be using the pages in artwork...the cover for a journal .... so started with the Letter "A" last eve....

A smear of gesso on the "A" pages then toted colored pencils and sharpie poster paints to the bedroom where I played around before drifting off to dreamland...
Meet "Agnes"!  I like seeing all the "A" words and those little mice that appeared in her hair...I even like her unique nose:)
"Agatha" will be joining her soon as her page partner tonight right before dreamland....pretty sure she'll have her own unique features too..


Be sure to explore other workdesks & easels around the world by clicking on the boxes below...







Posted by at
Labels: , , , , , , , ,

29 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelAugust 31, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I love Agnes! Valerie

    ReplyDelete
  2. DianeAugust 31, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    What a unique project!
    Diane
    54

    ReplyDelete
  3. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfAugust 31, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Great project! It's always fun to alter a book. It gives you such a lovely background. :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. HelenAugust 31, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Great work - I loved The Cat in the Hat as a child..

    ReplyDelete
  5. donnalouiserodgersAugust 31, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Dr Seuss is a modern shakespeare

    agnes is a real cute faced girl,

    nice to come over and see you, it's been a while..

    Dx

    ReplyDelete
  6. lynne hAugust 31, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    theresa, i am honored beyond words - thank you for your kind words! and smiling from ear to ear that you're doing a face book! maybe little by little we'll spread the word that working in a book is easy peasy, and not something that requires a bunch of prep work...

    i just love agnes....

    xoxo

    lynne

    ReplyDelete
  7. TertiaSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    How wonderful to find that book and let Agnes come to life.
    Happy WOYWW

    ReplyDelete
  8. SarahSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    She is just fabulous and who doesn't adore Dr. Seuss???! Love your art and style!
    Thanks for the peek
    Sarah at 4

    ReplyDelete
  9. HelenSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Great idea and it looks a lot of fun. Happy PPF

    ReplyDelete
  10. NettySeptember 2, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Loving Agnes and such a fab idea, Happy PPF, Annette x

    ReplyDelete
  11. Rosie KaplanSeptember 2, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Far out. I really like her and the whole process. I'll follow up on Lynne's blog too. Thanks

    ReplyDelete
  12. carlareySeptember 2, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Love the style of this drawing.

    ReplyDelete
  13. carol l mckennaSeptember 2, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Awesome project and very creative ~ love it ~Thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^

    ReplyDelete
  14. SHERI COOKSeptember 2, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    What a fun idea to do with old books. I like Agnes! It looks like you are enjoying the process as well. Happy PPF!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Kristin DudishSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I love, love, love art on book pages and yours is wonderful!!! (I set aside a couple of books last spring and still haven't gotten around to them!) I can't wait to see more of your alphabet!!!

    xo
    Kristin

    ReplyDelete
  16. CarolSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Really love the idea and "Agnes" is such a sweetie who couldn't love her ♫♥♫

    ReplyDelete
  17. TheresaSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Happy PPF! Love Agnes! Her colors are beautiful!
    xo Theresa

    ReplyDelete
  18. Joni NickrentSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Oh, oh, oh.....sooooooo cute! Love the idea of starting with a fun book and Dr. Seuss is my fave! What a most fun and whimsical painting! Happy PPF! And thanks for popping by with a sweet comment and hi over at POP ART MINIS YOU ROCK!

    ReplyDelete
  19. MelisaSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    A is for awesome, which is what I think about this page!

    ReplyDelete
  20. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comSeptember 2, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Fantastic altered book art project!
    And Dr. Seuss... even better :]

    ReplyDelete
  21. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I loved the cat in the hat and this looks to be a great project you've set yourself. Agnes looks super intelligent and I love how the background of the book pages is still visible.

    ReplyDelete
  22. ChristineSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    nice to meet Agnes!

    ReplyDelete
  23. GeckostoneSeptember 2, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    WOW! This is sooooo cool, I never thought about painting over book pages, I LOVE it!!! Have a fun weekend!Happy PPF! Deb

    ReplyDelete
  24. GlorV1September 2, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Great idea and I've been looking at all my old college books from way back. I too loved the cat in the hat. Great project. Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  25. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardsSeptember 3, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Hi there Theresa, Thanks for popping over and for sharing cheery Agnes with us, and the altered Dictionary! Shaz in Oz.x

    ReplyDelete
  26. Karen IsaacsonSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Oh wow - I HAD that dictionary growing up. Haven't thought of it in ages. Great face! So much cooler for the background it sits on. Hope you post more!

    ReplyDelete
  27. Bleubeard and ElizabethSeptember 3, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    WOW, I'm really, really late getting here, but I sure like your latest book you are altering. A is for exceptional art, too. Not sure why we give "A's" when we should be giving "E's," but I guess that's because our alphabet begins with an A and so it's the most important, maybe. Super great art, collage, and book page. I like the little mice, too!

    ReplyDelete
  28. Jen @Sadie InspiredSeptember 4, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    I love this!! I love the ideas you were inspired with for the background. GREAT! I have to say I really adore Adnes' nose. It makes her face so, so interesting. :)

    ReplyDelete
  29. EVASeptember 6, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Love Dr. Suess - what a great way to revisit and enhance one of his books!

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)