Collage Obsession: Tools

I love tools, all kinds of tools! And the best shopping I know is to go to a hardware store and walk along the aisles, wondering what all those fascinating looking things on the shelves are meant for. But seriously, good tools really are essential in all assemling and repairing and crafting projects - otherwise it's all just blood, sweat and tears.
This week I'm challenging you to make a piece of art about tools. What is your favourite tool? Which tool is your nightmare? Which one of all the tools do you think is the most beautiful or the ugliest? Your piece can deal with tools in any way you choose - new tools or old ones, real tools or fantasy gear.
Post the image of your art piece on your blog or website or other site, and leave a comment in the comment section below with the address or link to your site.
I'm looking forward to seeing all your fantastic tools!

Elephant

Your challenge for this week is to do something with an elephant. Dress it, color it, do something comical or something serious. Here are three images to get you started, but of course you may use any elephantine image that appeals to you!

Dance

This week’s theme is DANCE. 

                                                                            Dance at Bougival by Renoir

CHALLENGE GUIDELINES:

• It is okay to use a portion of the image, or the entire image in your art.
• It is okay not to use the image. Instead, please reflect on the word, "Dance", and see where it takes you. You may use whatever image(s) you like.
• The word "Dance" does not have to show in your artwork.
• Your creation can be silly, serious, or anything inbetween!

WHAT TO SUBMIT 
All types of art are welcome: digital collages, handmade cards, ATC cards, postcards, art journal pages, scrapbook pages, etc… Just have fun!  

 

HERE'S HOW TO SHOW US YOUR WORK 

Please post your art on your blog or other site, and leave a link to your work in our "comments" section. Instructions on how to leave a link to your work are located in the right sidebar. Just click on the words,"How to add your link in comment" (which appears after the "Join us on Facebook" button).

I'm looking forward to seeing what you create!

Eyes

This week's challenge is to incorporate an image of an eye, or eyes, in your collage. Here are some quotes and images to inspire you. I'm eagerly looking forward to seeing your creations!

Quotes:

Why does the eye see a thing more clearly in dreams than the imagination when awake?
Leonardo da Vinci

And now here is my secret, a very simple secret; it is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery

An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.
Mohandas Gandhi

Images

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