Beau wanted to paint with me the other day. I was out of the tiny canvases we've been using lately, so I grabbed a box of shipping tags, and we went for it.
She had a blast since she was painting on a new surface, and I had a blast because I was painting with absolutely no attachment.
When was the last time you painted without any attachment?
And used "icky" colors?
And slapped on bits of things you already had on your table from other projects?
Well, for me, it had been a long time.
I love creating, but I have to admit that I always have a bit of an agenda when I do. It was such an experience to throw stuff about and not care. And I have no idea what I'm going to do with these tags, but I want to make more of them, like little studies in loosening up.
Oh, and here is my favorite of Beau's, below:
I love these ... I know what you mean. These tags make me want to get my paints and just get messy and see what happens. Thank you. Can't wait till Saturday when I will have some free time to do it :o)
Posted by: Carolyn Saxby | October 04, 2010 at 06:02 AM
These are beautiful!
Could you share some of the things you do with art tags like these?
Posted by: Emma | October 04, 2010 at 06:20 AM
These are wonderful, and it sounds like a great exercise :)
Posted by: Susie | October 04, 2010 at 08:29 AM
These are lovely. I love painting with my daughter- so relaxing not to have any specific thing in mind and just let go...
Posted by: chel | October 04, 2010 at 01:02 PM
These tags are wonderful!!!
Posted by: Kathy | October 10, 2010 at 05:24 PM
I love these tags. Sometimes it's just fun to play, your results are inspiring!
Posted by: Gina Torkos | October 15, 2010 at 09:07 AM
Cool tags! Great colors!
Smiles-
Melissa
Posted by: Melissa | January 09, 2011 at 11:45 AM