In July I did several posts on using One Palette. I even left a blank page for you to copy and use any way you wanted. I thought you might enjoy seeing what I did with that blank page. First I cut it up into four 4" by 4" pieces. I had one thin and long piece left which I turned into a book mark [see previous post.]I enjoy working in this small format. I find it is a good way to warm up when I first come in to my studio, a good way to use up some of the smaller scraps that seem to build up on my work table. The collage process seems to go quickly on such a smaller piece.
I have a cigar box that the 4" by 4" fit into perfectly. For the past couple of years I store what ever I have made in that box. At the end of the year I make a cover and bind them all into a chunky book. It always amazes me how many pages I have. It is a good way to sort of see where and what you did through the year.
Two cool ideas, Elizabeth! What method do you use to bind the 4X4 collages into a book?
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ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful Idea. Love all your 4 X4 pages!!Now, the last page - the background looks almost like rust. Is it?
Great work as always.Thanks so much for sharing.
Have a wonderful day.
Hugs,
Marie
What a great idea. I love these pages and the images are delightful. They will make a wonderful book
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Your 4x4s are beautiful. Now I'm off to find just the proper box!
ReplyDeleteI have always loved that nice little square, 4 x 4. Love what you did with your blank pages. :)Bea
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how each of these pages has it's own unique personality - even though the backgrounds are similar colors! What an awesome idea to bind the pages at the end of the year. Hmmmmm . . . . seeing this new work reminds me to ask . . . . does this mean that you're back in your studio???? Hugs, Terri xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteThese pieces are wonderful. I especially like the way you used the sewing machine as accent and to join the pieces.
ReplyDeleteLovely pages, I like the 'double trouble' :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors as well, the brown and blue goes very well together! Great work!
Wonderful pages...love the colors and composition.
ReplyDeleteNice pages. That's a great idea of storing up what you've done for a year. You can then see you really have done a lot. I always wonder how much time I've wasted "doing nothing" and am surprised if I start a list of projects done but sometimes at that point, I forget some.
ReplyDeleteSometimes less is more - fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous 4x4's! I love the colors and I love the idea of making a book at the end of the year. I actually have two cigar boxes in which I have stored 4x4's and some slightly larger gluebook pages I have made. Will have to keep your idea in mind.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous cards! I love the variety, even tho they have the same background!
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better! Glad to see you are having fun creating!
I love you idea of storing your work in a box and making a book at the end of the year. These are wonderful. I keep trying to imagine making those pleats on theh little girl's dress.
ReplyDeleteAm SO pleased to see you actively creating again Elizabeth. These turned out beautiful as did the bookmarks.
ReplyDeleteWow, amazing Elizabeth,I love this fabulous pieces !!
ReplyDeleteThese are totally awesome.
Have a great day and love visiting you.
Hugs
MARTINA ♥
The palette you chose is lovely and so is your work!
ReplyDeleteI love 4x4 chunky books. And you yearly books must be amazing and CHUNKY!
ReplyDeleteYes indeedy. Like these very much. You've done a lovely job! Love the bookmark too!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! I just had time to look over your blog, and how wonderful it is!!! I just love the very bottom post on this page with "Examples with Just One Pallete" I LOVE the colors, images, EVERYTHING! Your a wonderful artist!
ReplyDeleteLove this Elizabeth! Went and printed out the blank page - will try some myself!
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic. You are so talented Elizabeth.
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