Saturday 11 September 2010

Simples

It's amazing what you can learn with a return to basics. The prompt at Inspiration Avenue this week was about simplicity. What better way to paint then than without paintbrush or indeed any other tool?

I simply dropped some ink onto paper and then blew on it rather fiercely. It ran across the paper with wild abandon, little tendrils escaping out in every direction and mixing in with its neighbour.

Little spiny sea monsters appeared on the page - well they did after I gave them some googly eyes. They look a bit like exotic fish. If I didn't know how to paint pretty cool spines before - then I do now!

Below is the original uncropped scan. The more observant among you may guess that a little photoshop colour manipulation may have taken place (their agents insisted... vain creatures!)



Now, while we're on the subject of "simples", then I simply couldn't resist letting the very proper Aleksandr Orlov tell you a thing or two about his special species...

Simples ;)

19 comments:

  1. This "simple" technique turned out one gorgeous piece of art with a bit of help from your pen and Photoshop, of course. I struggled with this theme, but you have nailed it perfectly. Such fun and whimsical creatures came out of this challenge. They make me smile and they inspire me.

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  2. You blog makeover is STUNNING! And made for a lovely back drop for this week's theme. It could have been the entry! You "actual" entry is Lovely and innovative

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  3. these are SO COOL!! i love them little faces!! you know what ... they would look really good as window and wall decal in a kid's room ... you should think about developing these into decals and sell them on etsy!!

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  4. I love these little creatures! They are so pretty and happy! Very nicely done! And I adores the "Simples" video, too! :)

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  5. Looks like you had great fun with this new challenge! I have yet to try it but like your way of meeting it!

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  6. I LOVE HOW THESE TURNED OUT LISA! SO CUTE!

    SMILES

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  7. Oh Lisa,
    These turned out so awesome and fun! If you'd like to link them up to my Creative Spirit Challenge, I'd love to have you join in!
    Hugs,
    Cindy
    xox

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  8. Hi Lisa,
    So awesome you linked these up!!! I'm so happy you did!
    Hugs,
    Cindy

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  9. I love it - the very essence of simplicity and spontaneity - fab!!

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  10. I love these!! Fun, simple and wonderfully charming!!

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  11. Love your creatures ! Simple is good - how come we forget that sometimes ? Oh, well. Thanks for the simple inspiration.

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  12. Lisa...oh so gorgeous..i love these colorful energy visions...wonderfully meditative and stimulating!! They give off wonderful energy ..love them!
    Victoria~

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  13. COOL! Amazing what turns up in ink blotches. These are really great.

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  14. Your blog is awesome, love the makeover ! I also adore your submission for this theme, so simple yet the element of surprise of each drop of paint is energizing! Love the personality you gave them!
    Great entry!

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  15. I meant to comment on these little guys and got side tracked by your mermaids.. These are great.. LOVE the faces, they put a smile on my face too!! Very creative and simple.. you put it all together for this challenge!

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  16. This is great! I love the spontaneity of it. And the altered colors version.

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  17. Lisa~

    It is really something what a person sees. I would be curious to know what everyone else sees before the google eyes. What fun! Thanks for sharing your project. I invite you to come and see my Creative Spirit Challenge Entry at http://scrappingwithsherry1.blogspot.com/

    ~Sherry

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  18. I LOVE the transition of color in this and the faces you added in are FUN!

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  19. I absolutely adore these sea monkeys. This is simple but enchanting art!!

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