OK, I'm a JUNKIE....

Hi, My name is Amy Dyanne Cooper and I seem to be an online e-course junkie.  I want to learn and try new styles of art in the pursuit of finding/creating my very own signature style. I can't seem to get enough. I want to explore every medium out there, watercolor, color pencil, paint, plaster, encaustic, oils, mixed media, crochet, knitting, embroidery, collage, mosaics etc......  

Basically,  you name it, I want to try it! End of subject.

It started in February of 2012 when I routinely fumbled my way through the blog-land to see what other people were doing. I was not depressed per say, but I was looking for direction in a creative outlet kinda sorta way.

 

inspired from Jeanne Oliver-Creativly Made Course

I stumbled upon Jeanne Oliver. She had a quote on her blog that caught my attention.  Funny, I can't remember the quote anymore, but I sure remember Jeanne. I explored her blog and was led to her ning site. This is where I decided to sign up for her e-course, something I had never considered before.

I was nervous at spending money without really knowing what I was purchasing, but on faith, I signed up, and have not been disappointed.  I felt as though she was speaking directly to me.  I explored new art styles and found the permission I needed to create. Not for anyone else, but for myself.

My drawing/painting skills were VERY limited.  But I practiced, I tried, I set goals, like, draw a face that actually looks like a face. (doesn't seem hard, but for me it was a huge challenge).

my very first painted face, (before finding Jeanne)

Then I took more classes, from Jeanne and other artists (there are so many) I have encountered through her, both directly and indirectly.

inspired by Kathie Vezzani

 It has been so rewarding to create,  as well as see my art transform.

inspired by Danielle Donaldson

Sometimes I just can't get things, ideas out of my head until I sit and create. This clears my mind and gives me renewed energy to focus and accomplish my daily routine jobs.

inspired by the DLP and Anna Corba

inspired by Karen Milstein-fadedwest

practice practice practice

more practice

 This is one of those things I could not let go. I needed to try to recreate this painting.

inspired by a painting at Kirklands

inspired by Christy Sobolewski-gulfsprite

inspired by Christy Tomlinson-Boot Series

So Jeanne Oliver, This really is a thank you for what you do and how you have inspired me........

Thinking Outside the Costco Box

A new week, a new challenge, as if life wasn't challenging enough, I go looking for more….The Documented Life Project puts out weekly challenges,

Well Okay then,

Isn't that a neat face on their label?

Last weeks Costco adventure sent me home with a box that had this great face on it. WOW! It was a Louis Jadot wine box,…(saving that box for a future project for sure.)

Meanwhile my planner had not yet had the privilege of having a decorated cover. Hmmm. 

As soon as I read the weekly to do… I knew exactly what to do.

 April 12, 2014 - Week 16 Challenge - Add a cardboard food box in a creative way.

I Grabbed that box and made a cover. 

It had lovely stripes on one side and the cutest little QR code with a heart in the middle. The face portion was not large enough to completely cover the planner so I stitched two pieces together. Walah!

I decided to velcro my planner inside the cover, 

and include a velvet ribbon wrap closure. I also included a bracelet charm recently acquired at Michaels. 

I Love how it turned out. 

Have you ever used cardboard in your art?