Sunday, February 24, 2008

Birds in my neighborhood



When I started thinking about what to prepare for a swap titled "birds of my neighborhood" I wasn't sure how to incorporate these raven stamps that are Alaska Native styled images. As I pondered, the Alaska native legend came to mind about the wealthy chief who kept sun in a box until the trickster raven stole it away and threw the sun into the dark sky, giving sunlight to all. So worked on sharing an interpretation of this legend and decided to make the design into bookmarks. Recently I bought some new distress crackle paints (weathered blue-gray stripes)...so all in all I had a blast with some new experimenting with this project.

Thanks for taking a looking!

9 comments:

  1. This is just stunning! Love all the effects you have going on. I love experimenting too...but most of the time it does not turn out as well as yours did!

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  2. This is beautiful. I love the story behind it.

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  3. Absolutely gorgeous! I love it when you experiment. The story is great, too.

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  4. Jan, I've missed seeing your creations because you always teach a new technique, tell a great story and show beautiful art all in one post. This is no exception. I love this story and beautiful bookmark!

    Jennifer

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  5. stunning project! I love the colors and the way the light seems to glow!

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  6. Gorgeous piece. Thanks for the legend, it's wonderful too.

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  7. A very pretty book mark and the story is wonderful. ~Jan

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  8. Woohoo- I'm getting one of these wonderful bookmarks. Thanks so much for telling the story behind your inspiration. can't wait to see it IRL.
    Sarah / loobylou

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