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[midwestyankee]

Yeah they wrote Mahler's third.

And they painted Van Gogh's Starry Night.

Good enough?

You mean they didn't write Hamlet? Amateurs.

 

[Babyslave]

What to do with spare time, which I'm not yet used to; very little skill and talent, and an odd mix of craft supplies? Make a tree! Craft, scrap and wall paper, a clay pot and some acrylic paint. Red and white for the 4th of July, Christmas and Halloween.

 

[Curious_in_Cali]

What to do with spare time, which I'm not yet used to; very little skill and talent, and an odd mix of craft supplies? Make a tree! Craft, scrap and wall paper, a clay pot and some acrylic paint. Red and white for the 4th of July, Christmas and Halloween.

What treemendous fun these are!

 

[Babyslave]

What treemendous fun these are!

Giggling over that.

It's something I can work on in the middle of the night and not wake the neighbors.

 

[++Encore++]

What to do with spare time, which I'm not yet used to; very little skill and talent, and an odd mix of craft supplies? Make a tree! Craft, scrap and wall paper, a clay pot and some acrylic paint. Red and white for the 4th of July, Christmas and Halloween.

how cool! i believe i will copy this idea from you for next christmas, hehehhe... were they very difficult to make???

 

[Stella_Omega]

They look like Doctor Seuss trees...

 

[++Encore++]

just a silly clay vase! hahahha.. I planted the cactus yesterday, I like how it turned out

 

[miss_emiii]

I used to draw/paint all the time...now after getting a degree in design and neglecting it, im trying to get back into creating with my hands

 

[++Encore++]

I used to draw/paint all the time...now after getting a degree in design and neglecting it, im trying to get back into creating with my hands

last one is sooo nice! don't you have a bigger version of it?

 

[miss_emiii]

last one is sooo nice! don't you have a bigger version of it?

i do i do, and might i add your little vase is awwwdorable!

it is just a shoddy photobooth picture though...have to find it to get a decent scan & finally add some color

 

[++Encore++]

i do i do, and might i add your little vase is awwwdorable!

it is just a shoddy photobooth picture though...have to find it to get a decent scan & finally add some color

beautiful! love the expression in her eyes!! don't forget to post the finished work! : D

and thanks!

 

[Babyslave]

how cool! i believe i will copy this idea from you for next christmas, hehehhe... were they very difficult to make???

No, not at all, which is why I kept going. Styrofoam 'tree' base, paint, a piece of cardboard for the 'grass', and whatever paper that suits, straight pins, either color tipped, or plain old silver ones. Easy!

They look like Doctor Seuss trees...

They DO, don't they? I like that thought. Thanks!

 

[Babyslave]

just a silly clay vase! hahahha.. I planted the cactus yesterday, I like how it turned out

I love this!

 

[Babyslave]

I used to draw/paint all the time...now after getting a degree in design and neglecting it, im trying to get back into creating with my hands

These are all so wonderful.

Sigh. I WISH I could draw. There are still times when I'm conviced I can, and get out the sketch pad, the pencils and go to town. Realize then that I have no artistic talent whatsoever.

 

[Keroin]

These are all so wonderful.

Sigh. I WISH I could draw. There are still times when I'm conviced I can, and get out the sketch pad, the pencils and go to town. Realize then that I have no artistic talent whatsoever.

There's ALL kinds of art. Just because the pencils and sketch pad elude you (trust me, I know the feeling, I can barely draw a straight line) doesn't mean there isn't some area of the arts you might kick ass in.

Music? Writing? Metalwork? Dance? Etc? Etc? Etc?

 

[miss_emiii]

These are all so wonderful.

Sigh. I WISH I could draw. There are still times when I'm conviced I can, and get out the sketch pad, the pencils and go to town. Realize then that I have no artistic talent whatsoever.

sheesh thats how i feel about singing. What i would give to have a barely decent voice! Its not for lack of trying though....im always singing, its just BAD.

honestly, if your looking for something relaxing, painting can be that thing...even if you don't consider yourself good. Im just messing around with cheap paints (and ive got plenty of bad paintings to show for myself). Some of the relaxation is lost on me because im a bit of a perfectionist with things, but its nice to just have music playing and a few hours to kill poking around on a canvas.

 

[Babyslave]

There's ALL kinds of art. Just because the pencils and sketch pad elude you (trust me, I know the feeling, I can barely draw a straight line) doesn't mean there isn't some area of the arts you might kick ass in.

Music? Writing? Metalwork? Dance? Etc? Etc? Etc?

I guess I didn't widen the scope. Music! I play, and have performed in a number of groups (and genres) and love it. Thanks Keroin!

Speaking of music.... The Rochester International Jazz Fest kicks off today and lasts until the 18th. This girl is too excited. I've got a number of concerts to attend scheduled, friends coming in from out of town, and it should be an awesome time. The city is transformed. The entire downtown area will be full of good food, good wine, good beer, people from all over, and the most awesome music.

If I had the time, I'd find a link to my newest fascination - Trombone Shorty - aka Troy Andrews. His first solo CD is Backatown and it's awesome, but to see him live is totally different. The riffs this guy (kid, really) lets loose with? A true musical genius, nothing he can't play.

http://www.rochesterjazz.com/

 

[Babyslave]

sheesh thats how i feel about singing. What i would give to have a barely decent voice! Its not for lack of trying though....im always singing, its just BAD.

honestly, if your looking for something relaxing, painting can be that thing...even if you don't consider yourself good. Im just messing around with cheap paints (and ive got plenty of bad paintings to show for myself). Some of the relaxation is lost on me because im a bit of a perfectionist with things, but its nice to just have music playing and a few hours to kill poking around on a canvas.

I've tried, believe me. I look at something and can see it in my head, can see it transfer onto canvas or paper. But something horrible happens in the transition from my head to my fingers. It's not bad. It's frighteningly awful. I still try, now and again. Just to see if I can get a better result. So far I haven't had any luck, but I won't give up. Not just yet.

 

[Keroin]

I guess I didn't widen the scope. Music! I play, and have performed in a number of groups (and genres) and love it. Thanks Keroin!

Speaking of music.... The Rochester International Jazz Fest kicks off today and lasts until the 18th. This girl is too excited. I've got a number of concerts to attend scheduled, friends coming in from out of town, and it should be an awesome time. The city is transformed. The entire downtown area will be full of good food, good wine, good beer, people from all over, and the most awesome music.

If I had the time, I'd find a link to my newest fascination - Trombone Shorty - aka Troy Andrews. His first solo CD is Backatown and it's awesome, but to see him live is totally different. The riffs this guy (kid, really) lets loose with? A true musical genius, nothing he can't play.

http://www.rochesterjazz.com/

Aha! You are an artist. I knew it. I would KILL to have musical talent.

Kill.

Sigh.

Oh well, in my truck and my shower I am a diva.

Have fun at your Jazz Fest! We have a great Jazz Fest in my neck of the woods (and I do mean woods). http://www.kaslojazzfest.com/v3/

ETA: You should chat with DVS. He's also a musician/music lover.

 

[Babyslave]

Aha! You are an artist. I knew it. I would KILL to have musical talent.

Kill.

Sigh.

Oh well, in my truck and my shower I am a diva.

Have fun at your Jazz Fest! We have a great Jazz Fest in my neck of the woods (and I do mean woods). http://www.kaslojazzfest.com/v3/

ETA: You should chat with DVS. He's also a musician/music lover.

Just visited the link. Heaven on earth. Simply gorgeous. Breathtaking views AND music. Sighing longingly.

I can't sing worth a darn. I'm the ONLY person I know that was asked to NOT sing in the church choir when I was a teen. Apparently what it sounds like in my head is NOT what it sounds like coming out of my mouth.

I'll keep my eyes open for DVS, thanks for the info.

 

[where]

I've been indulging in my obsession for hidden messages...

can you guess what it says?

the other side is easy...

 

[Stella_Omega]

So pretty!!! I love the rough texture, love love it.

 

[Curious_in_Cali]

kybele...those are SO great! I love hidden messages too!

 

[DVS]

I'm a musician. I have been for about 40 years. I play keyboards, with an emphasis on piano. I've got a link in my signature that points to a web site where I have some songs posted. I don't know what I'd classify myself into, but I guess the listener can be the judge.

I have an assortment of different types...sequencer songs, songs that are only multiple tracks of me, songs that have a band (Keyboards, drums and bass guitar), etc. I don't really try to sound like anybody, but I guess I do sound similar to someone on a few of these songs.

This is just a limited list of songs, and they aren't the best quality, but not too bad. I'm working on new versions and more songs, but there is a hold up. Life gets in the way. And I know I'm not the only one who wishes he was independently wealthy.

Anyway, this is my contribution to the crafts page. I hope you like what you hear.

 

[DVS]

I've been indulging in my obsession for hidden messages...

can you guess what it says?

the other side is easy...

Oooooh, very nice.