A Day in the Life of Lisa

I think that Lisa's image is so interesting because it is so abstract.  Even though there are just a few lines you can still make out a face.  It adds something a little extra to the entire grouping of artworks.

A Day in the Life of Andra, Netherlands

I know, I know, why is this project taking forever?  I would apologize, but I have a wonderful excuse.  His name is Everett and he just about 3 months old.  Needless to say, I took a bit of an hiatus from this art project last year getting ready to have my first child.  But, now I'm back!  The project is just one artwork away from being complete and the final installation design has been decided on.  I'm about to submit proposals to some galleries in the area, so keep your fingers crossed.

In the meantime, here's Andra.  As you can see, her favorite color is green.  I am in love with her handwriting!

A Day in the Life of Lindsey

 When I first started to map out Lindsey's print, I realized there were 7 pages.  No matter what I did, the canvas would be oddly shaped.  It turned out to be such a blessing in disguise.  I started to think about how much of my work is about the moment in time when I viewer stands in front of it.  At that moment the artwork is complete.  Since my viewer completes my work conceptually, I thought I'd give them the opportunity to complete it visually (in his/her own mind) as well. 

I absolutely love the expression that she is giving in this image!

I love the way this turned out.  Lindsey's favorite colors are rainbow moonstone and labradorite.  I decided to take the blue from the rainbow moonstone and use it for her image and let the white of the paper represent the white of the gem.

A Day in the Life of Kayla

Kayla was (and maybe still is) teaching English in South Korea when she participated in this project.  Here's a photo documentation of the steps I took to complete her piece.  I love the detail in the blanket Kayla was using when her portrait was taken.  It adds such substance to the composition.

A Day in the Life of Cindy

I would like to introduce you to Cindy.  She currently resides in Paris, France.  This is the first artwork of this series to be completely covered in ink.  When I saw that Cindy was using her bookcase as her backdrop for her self portrait, I knew I had to incorporate that into the final artwork.

Now, I haven't sewn the pages together yet, but I am just too excited and want to share it this very second.  So, imagine it is sewn together!

A Day in the Life of Jen

I am so happy to have the time to commit to making more work for this project!  Over the weekend I finished up the work using the notes and image for Jen of Fort Collins, Co.  This time around, I decided to concentrate a bit more on some of the detailing.  I was really intrigued by the cowboy hat that Jen was wearing in the photograph and it sort of become my focal point.  It was a welcome carving challenge!

A Day in the Life of Shilenne

Shilenne and I share the same favorite color. I was excited to use the color purple for a print because I haven't used it in a very long time.

I have enough completed works to start applying to some group art shows. I will keep you updated on that process. I have been getting a great deal of positive feedback so far and would love to hear what others think about the individual works of art and the concept.

A Day in the Life of Yolanda

Like Sue, Yolanda's favorite color is blue.  I had the pleasure of reading about a day in the life of a woman living in Paris, France.

I can't really express what this project means to me at the moment.  It is so fascinating getting to know someone through a portrait, hand writing and a diary of his/her day.  I am starting to track the statistics behind each participant's day and hope to have some sort of graph when I have a few more pieces complete. 

I most excited right now about the possibility of starting to show some of the work in group exhibitions.  I have another work that has one more layer of color to go and then I will start to submit the work.  I really want this work to get out there because I feel like it has the possibility of speaking to a great deal of people.  It is more vulnerable, personal, intimate and honest than my past work and I think that will pay off in the end.

I would love to know what you think!

A Day in the Life of Sue

My first piece for this project is complete! I am so excited. I can't wait until I can show this work in a gallery for others to see.

Tell me what you think!