Say hello to Mr Cockatoo for Week 35 of my self-guided Weekly Art Project. These flamboyant characters gather in squawking flocks that patrol the Copacabana neighbourhood (and wreak havoc chewing on cables and gables). Here’s a blurry photo of a couple surveying the surf:Continuing with a focus on shape, I selected the cockatoo crest for attention. The crest gives the birds a jaunty air:
Week 35 is a milestone – I am now two-thirds of the way through this project. View the Copa Abstractions collection from my weekly art project so far.
I look forward to seeing YOUR weekly art project. New participants are welcome to join in at any time. It would be wonderful to see your work. Be sure to link back to your specific blog/social media post so that we can learn more about your inspiration and process.
Weekly Art Project Link Up: Week 35: 24May 2017
Week 20 of 2017
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Join the Weekly Art Project!
- Make a pledge to participate – you can do this privately but there is power in a public declaration.
- Define the parameters of YOUR own weekly project*. Write it down somewhere!
- Record your results.
- Share a photo via the link up that I will post on my blog each Wednesday. (The link up for each week will stay open for 14 days.)
* Your project can be in any medium and size. If you would like to explore working in a 6x6in square format, download the Weekly Art Project Design Sheet to develop designs at this scale.
Martha Ginn says
Aww. . . this one is just so perfect–references the sassy cockatoo perfectly.
Deborah says
I’m quite a bit behind viewing your posts. Can’t help but comment on this work! All of your 6×6’s are inspiring…I love piecing myself, but I haven’t mastered it as you have. This particular creation has me mystified! Need to study to figure out how you accomplished this dovetailing of curves and points! Bravo!
Brenda Gael Smith says
Hi Deborah – thanks for stopping by! when it comes to piecing, there is often a problem-solving element involved. It’s good to practice on small pieces to work through the issues. Take a look at Week 37 (Seaspray) – it nearly did my head in!