Michelle Ward's latest challenge, Street Team Challenge No. 31, encourages us to make our art our own... and emphasizes it's ok to use others' work as a springboard to inspire and encourage us in our own art making... so here is an example of a way I made it my own, just last night:
This is a page from Danny Gregory's latest book: An Illustrated Life, done by an artist named Kurt Hollomon:
In thumbing through Danny's book, this man's work, Mr. Hollomon's, caught my eye immediately... so I sat with the pages for a few minutes, deciding what is it I like about his work. Well, I love the blocks of color he uses on his pages, and I really like the print he writes his headers in...
So here's what I did in my journal, incorporating some of Mr. Hollomon's style, yet making it my own:
Here's a little drawing I did on the next page, of our kitty Moo, (he was watching the Red Wings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins with me, lying at the end of our bed); along with a quote I lettered with a brush, prior to drawing moo. Then I added the block of color, using Copic markers:
So, if you haven't joined in on the Crusades yet, now's a perfect time to start... and do yourself a favor and follow all of Michelle's suggestions... it will lead you to a richer, more rewarding experience in making your art your own.
Now, GO MAKE SOMETHING!!!
Kathy, my friend, what a great presentation of MIYO! Love seeing the *inspiration* and your *interpretation*. You spun it your own way, and we always love seeing your lettering - especially that quote - perfect! Thanks for sharing with the team! xo
Posted by: michelle ward | June 01, 2009 at 10:36 AM
Hi Kathy,
Nice work! I always love your lettering and the colors are so rich. So glad you got 'cat help' on your project. lol
--Jane
Posted by: Jane | June 01, 2009 at 11:45 AM
I'm glad that you stopped by my blog, it allowed me to "discover" you. I really like your artwork. Good job on the crusade.
Jennifer
Posted by: jennifer lorton | June 01, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Beautiful, Kathy ! I love seeing where your inspiration came from and how you put your own twist on it !
Is there anything better than snuggling with our furry kids ? That's part of living life for me !
Happy Monday !
Posted by: kim mailhot | June 01, 2009 at 01:13 PM
Great to see how it evolved from his to yours. Sometimes I can get so inspired by someone that I want mine to be like theirs. Thanks for the help. Hope all is well with you and your kitty.
Posted by: Diane | June 01, 2009 at 03:38 PM
Nicely done, Kathy...always a treat to look at your handwriting no matter what style of painting or drawing is with it!
xo
Posted by: Julie Prichard | June 01, 2009 at 05:10 PM
I love that Danny G's book inspired you, I think he's great. The colour blockng you used it really effective - it's great that you were able to identify the things that appealed to you about that particular page. The sketch of Moo is lively; I hope he was impressed.
Posted by: Cath | June 02, 2009 at 06:22 AM
So cool! I want to play!
Posted by: Jill | June 02, 2009 at 03:35 PM
Great post! I do that too, trying to decide just what it is I like about certain pieces. Love the sketch of Moo.
Posted by: Melisa | June 03, 2009 at 06:08 PM
Great interpretation!
Posted by: Deryn Mentock | June 03, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Hi Kathy,
so many interesting things to see and read, I like this idea very much, and like the way you integrate letters, drawings, colors.
The envelope, in the top post, you received is beautiful, The mailman would have a great day if all envelopes were art pieces.
Posted by: Bénédicte Delachanal | June 05, 2009 at 11:06 AM
wow...aside from your art being so beautiful, i think this piece is a special message for me. :P
Posted by: fortuitous faery | June 06, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Great pages Kathy. While I can see the inspiration, I can absolutely see your touch here too!
Posted by: Seth | June 09, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Kathy, I LOVE the 'drawing practice' page. The colors are stunning, and the blocks are wonderfully compelling.....xoxox
Posted by: Dave | July 01, 2009 at 05:33 PM