Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Birds in Maine Winter
It's a very frigid here. When I left for work this morning it was 0! On the way home it was 5! I hear tonight's temps may go down to -6. Something about this chilly weather makes me want to curl up under blankets, drink tea and go to bed early. Having my son coughing and recovering from a cold makes it all the more comforting to think about being under the covers.
I get cheered up when I look at the bird painting that was created as a demo in art class. It's bright and colorful and I was excited about having it printed at AdoramaPix. I was pleased with the quality but my one complaint is that they don't have a feature to put a little printed info on the back of the card. They suggested it go inside (which is what I did) or that you sign it yourself on the back.
The story behind this is that I was showing my middle school art students how to make art out of paint blobs or other discarded art. I keep a pile of recycled art in my classroom and encourage students to turn mistakes into masterpieces! You should see some of the works they have created.
I used this painting in several different classes so we watched it progress. When it was finished I decided I really liked it so I kept working on it until it became a finished piece. Now it is waiting to be framed. In the mean time I got such great feedback that I had it printed as individual cards.
I haven't tried Overnight Prints yet, but I have heard positive comments about them. I know some people like VistaPrints, but I have heard that some of the others are better quality.
I will be selling these cards in my etsy shop, so if you are interested please click on this link, or go to this web address: https://www.etsy.com/listing/120839458/birds-in-bright-colors-and-very
If you live in a place where it's cold tonight, I wish you many fluffy blankets and a cozy night!
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