We sold the canvas on the right in the above picture, which is one of our super-sized marble paintings, and also two of our robot paintings. That's my kind of fundraising!
I'm hoping they want to continue the relationship beyond this show because the kids have been working on some new pieces that I think will look incredible at Diva.
For instance, we just finished trying out Jenny's super-sized string painting idea from her inspiring blog Let The Children Play. A gallery owner once told me that tryptychs tend to sell better than stand-alone art, which was perfect because I just removed three plywood shelves from my basement.
Like Jenny, we started by using sponges to paint the background. We chose purple. Then we used string dipped in some leftover silver and gold acrylic craft paint to create the foreground. We were a little more freeform than Jenny's kids, but I think we still turned out some nice artwork.
When I see the panels in this photo, I'm tempted to call
them, from left to right, "Night," "Morning," and "Noon."
I also think the broken tile collage we made this summer would look great at Diva.
This is a pretty good sized piece, measuring 3'X2'. It would
be quite a statement on someone's wall.
And we also have a patented Woodland Park regular old random parts glue collage in process, under which I think any espresso would taste better.
The last time I asked, the kids don't think we're finished yet, but we have already started talking about what color to spray paint the whole thing when we're done. Green, red and gold are currently the leading contenders. I suspect we'll wind up going with all three.
I just love helping the kids make cool stuff. I hope Diva Espresso loves it too. And if you're in the neighborhood, make sure to swing by for a coffee and a cookie.
The string paintings are great! It seems your community art really has become COMMUNITY art.
ReplyDeleteI'll bet that random parts collage turns out great in red/green/gold.
Now this is brilliant fundraising Tom! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThey ALL look wonderful Tom! I PROMISE if I'm ever lucky enough to be in your neighborhood I'll definitely drop by for a coffee and a squiz ... maybe I'll even buy one of those terrific pieces of art ... you just NEVER know!
ReplyDeleteDonna :) :)
Ah, this post brings back many memories...I used to start my mornings at Diva when I lived on Phinney Ave. N above 105th...wonderful art your school produces!
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