Friday, April 1, 2011

Paint Party Friday

About a year ago a few of my most wonderful and talented glitter power sister* friends 
collaborated on some paint and pass paintings. I want to share.
We each had a canvas and painted a background.
Then passed it on to the next person on the list. Every month or so we'd receive a painting and add a bit to it before passing it on.
It took about a year to make the rounds....I just got mine back a few weeks ago.
Talk about a paint party. 
Here is mine:
It's a beauty.
I painted a pale blue background. My friend Violette painted the textured swirl, the blackbird was painted by Lisa.  Some details were painted by the very talented  Judie and the crazy Aries Gypsy Pamala, Lady Lemonade, Kai added heartz and glitter, crafty Mahala painted the  flowers.  Tinker painted the Olive tree cross, Kate painted the checkerboard, Sioux painted the feather. All added various colors lots of gold,silver and glitter you can't see here.
How lucky I am to have this wonderful painting by so many very talented artists.
  
The glitter Power sisters*  first met  here in Bloglandia. 
Eventually a lot of us got together in person in Sedona Arizona.
We danced under a full pink moon,drank wine, made art, had a fabulous time together.
There have been various other reunions since then.
Hope we can do it again! 
Meanwhile we have these great collaborations.

23 comments:

  1. That is such a wonderfully cool idea! The results are so fun... great texture :)

    xo
    Kristin

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  2. nice collaborative effort, how fun!

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  3. WOW! What a great idea! I love that. Really like the piece, too! Thanks for sharing that!

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  4. Gemma, it's beyond words! What a fantastic piece of art and now you have little bits of all your friends included.

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  5. I LOVE paint and pass projects. They are truly a gift to cherish. How wonderful that you have your canvas back now! Your get together sounded heavenly! :)

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  6. Wow!! How absolutely fabulous!! What a wonderful creation - making art and making close friends!

    Now that's a party!

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  7. I just love this painting and all the colors. How fun and wonderful to collaborate like that.
    Happy PPF! ~Theresa

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  8. Hi Gemma. Now that is a piece to be treasured. Everyone's hands/soul took part in a little bit of it. Great textured look. Awesome.

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  9. What a great painting and way to remember everyone that collaborated. I have done a round robin as we called it on an ACEO size format a couple of times and it is a fun activity.

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  10. What a wonderful idea! This year I was involved in a circle journal. What a great experience!

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  11. gemma!! i love this...gorgeous...I love the symbolism in it..the energy and spirit..and I love the textural feel..it feels like fabric to me..absolutely beautiful!! Shine on..a gorgeous piece!!

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  12. Now that sounds like waaay too much fun! I remember you mentioning this project last year...I love the result! I have to say, the Olive tree is my favorite part...I think :)
    I would love to do something like this...FUN!
    XoX

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  13. What a pretty end piece, Gemma! A fun project too!

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  14. I bet you were so excited to receive this finished painting in the post. It is gorgeous - so full of wonderful colours, textures and imagination. And its amazing to have something that so many of your artist friends contributed to creating. Lovely story to go with a gorgeous painting!

    Kat X

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  15. Oh and I do hope you sign up for TIC TOCC. There's no real obligation to do anything, even if you just want to get the prompts/fun exercises. But it would be good to have you join in. Its a new experiment for me but I'm hoping it'll be fun.

    Kat X

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  16. See this is another reason i love ppf-i get to not only 'meet' so many talented and varied artists but also i get to learn about cool projects like paint and pass! This is a lovely artwork and all the more so because of the collaboration that went into it.

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  17. What a wonderful idea and look at your book...it's beautiful! I love that everyone took the time to add their touch to the canvas and pass it along. It's magical!!

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  18. What a fun painting! I've done cooperative ATCs but never worked with anyone on anything bigger. A canvas would be fun and a challenge!

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  19. i really love what you and your glitter sisters created together!! amazing...

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  20. How wonderful! So very cool seeing everyone's contribution to create this special piece. Thanks for sharing all!

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  21. What a wonderful stop along the party trail! Thanks so much for sharing =) Kathryn

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  22. Looks super all put together, Ms. G. Cant wait to get mine!

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  23. fabbie!! I'm so glad we all met, and now mine is home too.. Thank you for adding the love! xx

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