So, through the good offices of a Facebook friend i was introduced to the world of ICAD. Which is quite simply a lovely 61 day art challenge. The challenge, to make a work of art on an index card every day for 61 days. There are daily prompts, weekly themes and an over arching element that ties everything together; if you choose to go that way.
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| ICAD 1 mixtape |
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| ICAD 2 PYRAMID |
For some people the prompt is an unbelievably useful tool, providing a much needed trigger for creativity and inspiration. For others it can be a road block to getting things done. Whether you use the prompts, or go off into the wild blue by yourself, either way, or some combination of both it's all cool.
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| ICAD 3 SNOOPY |
The point is MAKE THE ART, experiment, play, take chances. Post your work, get positive feedback, and it all is, meet interesting people, make friends.
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| ICAD 4 OFF PROMPT |
Get the drift? It's a no brainer, no lose situation.
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| ICAD 5 CLOUDS |
I started thinking that i was going to play across the board, particularly with materials; a week and a half in i can tell that i am probably going to stick to collage. The smaller size, 4 x 6" is a challenge in and of itself. I intend to use as much painted background and drawing techniques in the collages as i can force myself into. I've always been something of a purist with my collage work. Along the way i will set myself daily challenges, as well as tempting to work to the daily theme. This is definitely outside of my comfort zone. I have always felt that my strongest work is improvisational in nature.
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| ICAD 6 TOP TEN |
Sitting down with a blank piece of paper and a folder of random imagery is my favorite way to get started. Perhaps this challenge comes at a fortunate moment. I haven't added to my portfolio of collage materials in some time. I'm getting pretty familiar with what i have, so it is getting more difficult to surprise myself with new juxtapositions.
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| ICAD 7 PINBALL |
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| ICAD 8 ISLAND |
My intention is to build separate page here on Life Art Water for the ICAD challenge. I plan on doing updates weekly. So if you want to check it out……
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| ICAD 9 COMPASS |
More later,
Morgainne(that would be me, Gail)
PS: Will do these weekly from now on so you don't have so much to look at at once.
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| ICAD 10 COBALT BLUE |
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| ICAD 11 BASEBALL |
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