Thursday, September 18, 2008

TGIF Challenge - Minimalize Art




There is something intriguing about art that is small....atcs, inchies, twinchies, microscope slide pieces. I am always amazed at how much detail can be incorporated on a small canvas. I created these three circus-tent shaped atcs as a triptych to send to a partner for a personal trade. This is my submission for this week's TGIF challenge.

34 comments:

Louise (KardKrazy) said...

Love the circus theme..great mini's!

Femmy said...

they are beautiful Heather, and what a nice shape!! I always love the circus. these girls are soo sweet!!

Anonymous said...

WOW, awesome! I really like.

rose said...

oh heather love the theme and shape of these,beautiful!

Marina Huisman said...

What an original idea, love the thought you put into them. Lot´s of details to see and I love the images of the three girls.

Sandy said...

Wow they are unbelievable.
Stunning pieces of circus. Love them all.

Thanks Heather for your inspiring work to TGiF.

Janny said...

So Lovely!

Kaz said...

these are all gorgeous, love all three of them, what a beautiful set to have.

Rowena said...

I love small things. I have been advised that I should paint big, but somehow, I keep going back to small. Maybe someday I will try big, but I still think there are wonderful things in small.

And you are so creative. Wonderful images across the board.

Sherry said...

These are so cute and the shape is perfect...like being under the big top. Minimalize art...I get the concept of small art but I hate the idea of "minimalize" used in relation to art...I like sweeping and expressive and majestic! I'm just being "Fridaylicsious!!" lol!!

Laura Kirste Campbell said...

Fun, Fun, Fun!...like a three ring circus! I had the privilege of seeing Barnum & Baily Circus this summer. It was like being a child again, pure joy! Marvelous trade!

martha brown said...

I just can't get over how prolific you are! I love these circus tents. My local ATC group had a circus theme this month, but I was too busy to make any...... but I wish that I had thought of tents.......

Faye said...

Heather, you amaze me with your creativity! These 3 tent shape mini art pieces are just adorable. Really gorgeous.

Barbara said...

Heather these are super cute.

Barbara said...

Heather these are super cute.

Char said...

Love your Circus triptych. Simply fantastic.

Anonymous said...

They are gorgoeus, great shape!

Willy said...

Fabulous ATC's, Heather!

Gayle Page-Robak said...

Your circus tent trio is excellent, Heather...what a beautiful presentation...such interesting components...great art here!!

Kris Dickinson said...

Such a fantastic trio! I always love anything circus and these are da BOMB! Great job!

Chriss Rollins said...

Heather. someone very lucky is going to receive these wonderful works of art on such a small area.
I once did 16 inchies for a challenge and although I loved them I never did anymore ..maybe its time I did..lol.
Have a wonderful weekend.
chriss x

Chris said...

Heather thse are just gorgeous!! I love the theme and like yourself I am always amazed just how much can be put on a creation so small. You did it beautifully. TFS
hugs
Chris xx

Dawn said...

These are so unusual with amazing details on them. You never cease to amaze...
I did two inchies and my patience was tried I can tell you - too fiddly for me!!! LOL

Dawn
x

Virginia said...

These are beautiful..Great theme..

K J D said...

Hi These are great, love the sentiments on the tickets and how the three cards become one! Great!

Moira said...

These are too cute, really clever and lovely to look at

Unknown said...

These are great Heather!

johanna said...

love the theme and the shape! they go together so well...

Evidence of an Artistic Life said...

I see you are just clowning around again! (Yeah, bad joke-what do you expect, I am old!!)
These are so cute!
hugs, chris

DMG said...

Love these tiny clowns and polka dots, Heather. And the tent shape was inspired!

My name is Cindy said...

Very unusual - beautiful little images!!

nancy said...

These are really nice. There is an award for you at my site.
http://www.neatcs.wordpress.com
Nancy

Mandy Chilvers said...

love the shape of these heather. fab work

Anonymous said...

Fabulous Heather! Love every inch of it