This is a pointillism picture I made for my mom for Christmas. She loves chickens and I always tease her about it. BUT every year I faithfully try to find her some sort of “chicken” gift. Three years ago I found a large wooden rooster that was all black and very modern. Last year I bought her an all white wooden hen. This past year I decided to make her a chicken gift. The picture above is made out of tiny dots of ink (made with a 0.5 mm black pen). It’s hard to see from here, but it is really made only from dots that are the size of a pin prick! It is about 12″x18″ or so. Yes, it did take forever, (at least 50 hours) but I am so happy with the way it turned out! It was a wonderful project to have while we were waiting for our referral. It focused my patience in another direction and I improved my skills at the same time! (I know… you think it’s insane… but it’s so relaxing!)
I’m now on the hunt for a new project to invest in – while we wait for travel. I do have a large mosaic of Italian smalti on the go which I should complete, but I’m also looking for new ideas too! I made up my mind today that even if we don’t travel until September or October, I will use the time to improve my art skills and try new things. I love teaching art, but I am always left with unfinished projects. I demonstrate to the students and then spend all my time helping them with their work (which is really so much fun and I love to see them excited about art!). But it does leave me with many pieces that were done quickly and not finished. My new goal is to find some great projects to work on in the next year that I can finish and take my time on. Any ideas?
I can not beleive you have the patience for this. It is beautiful!!!!