Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Be Open

Be open to what will happen next...



Text Tile: Think text and texture and scratches and layers and symbols and grunge! And an altered vintage key too boot!

Ingredients: watercolor paper, acrylic paint, wax pastels, calligraphy ink, dye ink, marker, dry transfer, rub on letters, altered vintage key. approximately 4 1/2" x 3 1/4". click to enlarge.

Available for purchase in The Altered Page on Etsy.


Sold. Thank you!

17 comments:

bockel24 said...

You combine almost all of my favourites here!

ArtPropelled said...

I always know I'm going to enjoy whatever I find at The Altered Page. Love the scratchy grunginess.

Anonymous said...

To what happens next and to everything.... that's really important to me. Well done!

Don Madden said...

I like the texture. Nice work.

Unknown said...

Seth, I really enjoyed your interview on "Creative Therapy". It is always an inspiration to know more of your art story.
This post really speaks to where I am. It is always a little scary to go into the unknown, but your art directive helps! Love the composition.
Thanks so much for your comments on my blog. You are such a dear!

Anonymous said...

i adore this new piece! the blue hues remind me of my last trip to the sea a few weeks ago. always something so wonderful to look at here, seth!

Mary Helen-Art Saves Lives said...

Your theme is so on target today as I make a cleansing process of things and clothes I have held onto for too many years. If I have more room to make my art in a more organized space I will feel a sense of relief. Fear made me hold onto an idea that I might need "something" the moment I get rid of it. Your openness and model of free textures have helped me to move forward into Peace. I give you my gratitude in the creative inspiration interview. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen

Unknown said...

So pleased you used that grunge! Lovely blues.
Good to read your interview the other day.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

This is absolutely gorgeous. I must start layering and scratching. Your art has that "look" I love and aspire to achieve.

Gillian McMurray said...

Another beautiful piece. The old key is just lovely.

Dale said...

this looks great. I really like the different tones of blues, yet all sticking to the same general hue. Great work!

The Weaver of Grass said...

I like the textures you create - and the blueness, Seth.
With regard to creating art works from the bundles - can we embellish with other things or must we stick to what was in the bundle (I would like to use my bundle as the basis for an art work) - or does anything go?

Jill Zaheer said...

Great new Text Tile Seth. I love your key... to be open to what will happen next!

Chris said...

Seth, this is so cool, with the key. The text is perfect. Lucky recipient!

Thank you for your loyalty, my friend.

Diane said...

Exposure takes risk. I am willing....

Kim Palmer said...

The longer I looked at this piece, the more I saw and liked of course. Not suprised someone snapped it up so quickly. Good decision!

Mary S. Hunt said...

i don't know how i missed this!

clever use of the phrase and i just love that color blue you use
you use it frequently
and i always think that when i see it