Friday, 9 March 2012

Postcard Challenge 2012

here we are week 10..how did you all get on this week? I am guessing last week was a bit tough, we had less cards linked up last week than any other. I am hoping Canada inspired you all a bit more.

I admit, I was really stuck, even though there are any things to choose from about Canada, I just couldn't settle on anything. Then I found the art of Jon Todd, and I loved it. See his images ON GOOGLE IMAGES

So I kind of recreated one of his images, not easy to do small scale. I think his must look really good full size.
Here is my card..


I used acrylics, neos,scrapping paper and rub ons.
















For the page I cut out a large maple leaf and painted it red, adding the names of Canadian territories and the capitals in white. I stuck that down and framed it with small punched out maple leaves.




















here is the card on the page..




















and finally the back of the card... Ren is still missing, so this week sees another card from Charlie...















THIS IS WHERE YOU LINK UP...



add your name and blog link and then visit each other. have a great week. See you on Monday for another country.
Posted by Darcy Marshall at Friday, March 09, 2012
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31 comments:

  1. miniroses9 March 2012 at 08:05

    my gosh, Darcy, now another artist I have to know! This is, as usual, superb! I don't know how you do it all! Thanks.

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  2. Valerie-Jael9 March 2012 at 08:07

    Lovely work! This challenge is really fun! Valerie

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  3. Joanna9 March 2012 at 08:11

    Never heard of Jon Todd but will definitely be checking out his work - your postcard is really interesting. The Canada page for it is perfect too, with the iconic maple leaf.

    I enjoyed Canada - and I was ready for you this week, just for a change :o)

    x

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  4. Lulabelle9 March 2012 at 08:17

    I have never heard of Jon Todd either! Lovely mixed media postcard!

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  5. Janet9 March 2012 at 08:21

    Fabulous work, Darcy! I am learning so much on this challenge.

    Janet xx

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  6. Gina9 March 2012 at 08:25

    Ooow this is luuuurvely!!! all collagey ans surreal! Hope Ren is safe in hiding :S :D XXX

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  7. Jen9 March 2012 at 08:52

    Another artist I do not know, so much to learn. Fabulous postcard and your page with the place names on is perfect. Bit worrying about Ren!
    Jen x

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  8. Alison xx9 March 2012 at 09:57

    Wonderful card Darcy. Great country choice !! A xx

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  9. San @ Made in Hem9 March 2012 at 11:55

    Thank you for Canada! Love it!
    Your card is very beautiful. The lady reminds me of Amy Winehouse...
    I love your page too! Ever tried maple syrup? It's the best there is, in my humble opinion! ;)
    See you next week!!!

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  10. Cynthia9 March 2012 at 12:34

    another new artist for me. love the different patterns and the close up of the figures. the maple leaf with the text is fabulous. Wonder where the heck Ren is?

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  11. Margaret9 March 2012 at 15:10

    Also a new artist for me, love your interpretation, and the turquoise is fab! Mx

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  12. APG Jamie9 March 2012 at 15:53

    Darcy YOU did a WONDERFUL job rendering Todd's style with your own flare. <3

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  13. peggy gatto9 March 2012 at 16:23

    Thanks for letting me meet a new artist!!!! I love it!!!
    your creation is a wonderful collage and love the leaves!!
    Enjoying my trip around the world!!!

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  14. Cazro9 March 2012 at 17:03

    Loving your artwork, in the style of another new artist. Terrific visit to Canada. Still loving each week's challenge. Caz

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  15. Lorilee Guenter9 March 2012 at 17:52

    Great postcard! Love the maple leaf background.

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  16. donnalouiserodgers9 March 2012 at 18:57

    ha - I printed a postcard and have had no time for anything else - did loads of Wednesday desk hopping - if only I had two extra days per week///

    Dx

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  17. donnalouiserodgers9 March 2012 at 18:58

    oh I really like your repro - there are some amazing Inuit art works aren't there?

    dx

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  18. Glenys9 March 2012 at 19:44

    great to have a 'new' artist to discover.. thanks! the conversation continues between Synelg and Terhae, Loved researching Canada. Your page is intriguing...great stuff!

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  19. Halle9 March 2012 at 20:55

    Wow...great reproduction. I was so happy to read that you were sending us somewhere I had actually been in real life this week!!

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  20. gottahavemoxie9 March 2012 at 21:59

    Wow, this is really COOL Darcy!

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  21. K.M.Myers10 March 2012 at 00:11

    OH CAnADA! Nice card Darc! Love the design...

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  22. Leialoha10 March 2012 at 04:25

    Not only is the carte postal gorgeous...the page that houses it is even more FAB. Loving the art, color, leaves, & of course...storyline! aloha.

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  23. mags2110 March 2012 at 15:34

    another artist to look up. a great postcard.

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  24. Anonymous10 March 2012 at 18:33

    This is So interesting. You did a great job! Good luck with your computer!

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  25. Fotojoy/Joyce10 March 2012 at 19:50

    Okay my post card is now blogged- I knew my subject as soon Darcy published it But it was a challenge to complete postcard since it is such a gorgeous place to phots of -Enjoy it.Joyce

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  26. Šolanje na domu-Waldorf10 March 2012 at 23:02

    Fab postcard, Darcy! :)

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  27. Kimber11 March 2012 at 04:51

    What a cool postcard! Thanks for bringing such great art to my attn!

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  28. Days End Studio12 March 2012 at 13:35

    Home Sweet Home... all done! ;O)

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  29. Anna Micciulla13 March 2012 at 14:59

    We have caught up and have posted Switzerland and Canada. Darcy I love your card and will have to google Todd and check him out! Pore "Charley" took ill and that's what I'm blaming my tardiness on! That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
    With regards to the number of participants in Cuba, I find I have more time on the weekend to squeeze my art into than I find time for during the week. I don't know what your thoughts are, but would it be possible to post the next country on Friday when we are posting our cards? The extra two days would be crazy helpful for me! Regardless, we are loving the journey! Travel on!

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    1. Anna Micciulla13 March 2012 at 18:43

      Egads, i was asleep when i typed that... it would be POOR Charley...not Pore! Lol!

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  30. Anonymous17 March 2012 at 17:13

    I nominated you for the versatile blogger award. You can see the post here. http://lifeofdeb.wordpress.com/2012/03/17/versatile-blogger-award/

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