"One of the signs of a true artist is a willingness to work patiently and lovingly with even the most inferior materials." David James Duncan
Trolls with used pallet wood. When Thomas Dambo went to Japan to build a troll they gave him new pallets to use. He returned them and said the purpose was to use old worn out pallets. It took several days for them to find used pallets to build a troll. This is one of his trolls found in the Seattle, Washington area, but it is still with used pallets.
Another word for describing "inferior materials" is maybe recycled or previously loved.
Some years ago I attended an art show with recycled/used teabags. I was amazed at the beauty created on a little teabag. The thought stuck with me and so a few years ago when I decided to pick up my paint brush after 25 years I remembered those teabags. I had plenty of used teabag sources; so I started collecting. Now many of the cards I send have recycled teabags on the card. Here is my Christmas card this year.
Do you create something from recycled or inferior material? Or have you seen something created that amazed you?
On a side note, I will be moving from my home of 22 years the first part of January. The move actually started this week. I will try to post twice a week, but if I am missing that is where I am. On each day of this month I hope you enjoy the season of JOY. Now I am off to hang a wreath on my home. There is also a wreath on my new apartment/home. I will try to share my wreath gathering next week.
Sending love,
Marilyn
4 comments:
As I read this post, my husband is currently in his shop building me a rough stable outline from a pallet! I need it for teaching Sunday School class. Love the tea bag art you do, Marilyn!
Good luck with the move!
For many moons, all my crafting (or most of it) was using old stuff. I love your cards (and have one on display right now to prove it!). The teabag art is really beautiful -- the stain of the tea on the paper really makes for a beautiful substrate. I loved the holly. Hang in there with the move, my friend. I know these must be trying times with the deadline looming.
I love your teabag art!!! And I wish you all the best with your move.
Susan
What a pretty card, Marilyn. How creative to reuse your old tea bags for card making. I like the holly in front of the card. I wish you a good move and hope everything goes smoothly. Moving can be difficult and exhausting. Looking forward to seeing your new wreath you hung at your new home.
~Sheri
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