Sunday, March 29, 2009

~~Come Fly With Me~~







I have never entered my items into Mixed Media Monday's Challenge, but when I discovered that this weeks theme was anything with wings, I knew it was one I had to try. Mixed Media Monday is a group of Mixed Media artists who take turns hosting challenges, and display their work at this site... http://www.mixedmediamonday.wordpress.com/ so please take a trip over there and see what everyone has accomplished.



This weeks theme was flying, and includes anything with wings so I decided my favorite bird would be encorporated into this vintage looking piece. The collage is gathered on a 5 x 5 stretched canvas, which was "rusted" using a real rusting agent. The watchful crow is placed on a vintage map which has been distressed and aged. The words "As the Crow Flies" is laid out in various fonts. A rusted up tag holds the dictionary meaning for the word "flying". I hope this stands up to the talented artists who will also be included in this challenge! Thanks for looking.
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33 comments:

  1. NANCY LEFKOMarch 29, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    fabulous piece....love your Mr. Crow :)

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  2. Jodi OhlMarch 29, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    nice job carol--love it! Love the size of the canvas, just perfect for that piece.

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  3. ArtsnarkMarch 29, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    just awesome!
    Will have to make the time to visit the site this week - should be full of amazing work

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  4. SheilaMarch 29, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    I love this piece. The crow is awesome!

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  5. pinkglitterfaeMarch 29, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    I love crows! this is great, the crow is a bit light hearted with his crown, and the colors are somber, love the combo

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  6. WillyMarch 29, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    Wonderful canvas, Carol!

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  7. UnknownMarch 29, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    oh wow!!! this is great...I really love the vintage colours...

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  8. indybevMarch 29, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    I'm a fellow fan of crows and ravens. This piece is inspired, and such a wonderfully creative approach to the challenge this week. Thanks for sharing your talent!!

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  9. Glenda-TwoCoolTexansMarch 29, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Great piece Carol. Love everything about it!

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  10. RoseMarch 29, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    Great piece! I don't think you have anything to worry about fitting in! You have a great flair!

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  11. ~*~Patty SMarch 30, 2009 at 12:17 AM

    Fantastic crow creation!

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  12. OzstuffMarch 30, 2009 at 1:04 AM

    It's funny. I love images of crows but the air is thick with them here where I live (in suburbia). They are rowdy and they use their size and boisterousness to frighten away smaller native birds. I am always having to remind myself that I really quite like them!!
    Your work is fantastic. Crows and all!!

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  13. FemmyMarch 30, 2009 at 1:48 AM

    fantastic!!!

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  14. ChrisyMarch 30, 2009 at 2:39 AM

    The rusting works so well with this piece!

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  15. Lynn StevensMarch 30, 2009 at 2:48 AM

    now this is something to crow about. I just Love it!!

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  16. AnnekeMarch 30, 2009 at 2:49 AM

    very beautiful piece with great vintage look

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  17. AnonymousMarch 30, 2009 at 4:45 AM

    its gorgeous!

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  18. UnknownMarch 30, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    Absolutely fabulous!

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  19. serendipityMarch 30, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    absolutely fabulous, compliments.
    hugs
    joan in italy

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  20. KathyMarch 30, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    Carol it is beautiful, and fits into this theme perfectly.

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  21. BeaMarch 30, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    Awww, I love bird images. This is great. It looks like the cover to one of your altered books? I love to altered books, well just about anything I can get my hands on.
    :)Bea http://dog-in-the-hole-studio.blogspot.com/

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  22. AmyMarch 30, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Your canvas is a gorgeous ARTWORK! I loved seeing it.

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  23. JannyMarch 30, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Great piece of work!

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  24. AnonymousMarch 30, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Carol, I'm so glad you entered this challenge. Your rusting technique is beautiful. Great job. (If you ever run out of crows, please come visit me and take them out of my yard!)
    Faye

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  25. BuffyMarch 30, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    Such a beautiful piece. Love the crown on his head.

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  26. http://truutske.blogspot.comMarch 30, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    Beautiful vintage artwork.

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  27. Silvia(Barnie)March 30, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    Great work, looks fantastic.

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  28. SueMarch 30, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    Great crow!!!

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  29. AnonymousMarch 30, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Carol, this is GORGEOUS! I've never thought of rusting a stretched canvas before - but will have to try it now :-) I'm so glad you came to play with MMM, and I hope we get to see lots more of your lovely art! Diane

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  30. Gabrielle MadsenMarch 31, 2009 at 3:19 AM

    Very nice indeed!

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  31. RachelMarch 31, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    Fantastic art. Love it!

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  32. LoudlifeApril 13, 2009 at 2:20 AM

    Carol, this is wonderful! It's just chock full of beauty and a really great mood. I looooooove it!

    I also love your interview, above, with Nancy. And Jodi's with you on the Melange blog. I really enjoyed learning more about you and reading your insights about Nature, etc.

    Laurie

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  33. Art From The heartApril 19, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    Lovely work, I too love birds and use them in my collage.
    Come join me-we're Michiganders.
    Amy Jo

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