You Can Make Art Out of What??

Heidi Ragsdale-Colorado

After visiting local art galleries over the past few months, it is inspiring to see how creative artists craft their creations.

Here are some of the materials used by local artists.

Project #1

1. Aluminum Foil
2. Fishing Line
3. Green Glitter, 2 brown buttons and white paint
4. Cardboard pieces.
5. Some sort of adhesive.

Project #2

1. An old rusty license plate, folded in half
2. A small rubber duck sliced on the bottom
3. A child’s favorite poem
4. Some silver paint
5. Two small dog stickers.

Project #3

1. Wooden chair cut in half vertically
2. Faded green clothes-line weaved through the back slats of the half chair
3. Blue paint
4. Glue gun and glue stick
5. An old paint stick with various colors
6. 3 small painted terra cotta vases

And what did each of these artists make?

1.  A glittery fish hanging from the fish line installation connecting to the ceiling.
2. A book rack for a child’s favorite flip book collection
3. A plant stand for one’s porch.  

What did all these projects have in common?. . . . Reusable items and artistic creativity and innovation.

At times when chatting with others we may hear, “But I am not an artist”, or “I am not creative,” when somehow that person really is intrigued by art.  When one is visually enthralled by viewing local or regional art, there’s a little moment of, “Ooooo, I could create something like that!!”  These types of art pieces inspire others from within.

Three-dimensional art supplies can be found right in your own home.  Perhaps look for adhesives in your utility drawer; find materials in your recycle bin; take apart an old shirt and turn it into your new shopping bag and add a painted rose; find old magazines and build a collage that brings joy to you and others. Write a poem about your art, snap a photo or design a complimentary piece to enhance your art. The creativity of the arts and humanities is limitless when one goes from: “I am not an artist” to “I want to make something like that!” 

Click on the link below If you are interested in submitting your two photos of your own 3D multimedia art, or other Arts and Humanities submissions.

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Spring/Fall Art Gallery submissions are open Jan 15 - Feb 15 & Aug 15 - Sept 15.

Submit your art for the 2024 International Convention Member Art Gallery here by April 15.