Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Whovian WIP and more art blocks

A while ago we bought a beat up old dresser for $10 and as it sat in my studio I began to envision it becoming some sort of wardrobe to Narnia. After daydreaming for a while I was told reminded that perhaps it was more important for our boy to have somewhere to put his clothes. I agreed... reluctantly.

So the boy chose a shade of blue and I set to work. Mid-way through painting I realized that the dresser was not a portal to Narnia...


... but a TARDIS in waiting! So over the next short while this messy thing will (hopefully) become a very cool bedroom time machine.

Something I have completed are this set of art blocks. They really are the most fun things to make and you should definitely give them a try!


These blocks are all embellished with Typography and Good Ol' Sport from Graphic 45.


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Lastly, a reminder that I'll be hosting a kids' workshop for making mixed media art blocks this Friday at the Brighton Public Library. If you're near, stop by and let your budding artist get their mess on!


ETA: The art block size is... 2.5" x 3.5" x 1.5" Just cut segments that are 2.5" wide from a 2x4 and they'll be the perfect size. I have no idea why 2x4's aren't 2x4.
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12 comments:

  1. Sandi McLean12 March 2014 at 12:27

    What fab fun!!!

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  2. Jackie PN12 March 2014 at 13:13

    Omgosh! You totally got me! I saw the comment about a class at the Brighton library and was jumping off my chair...till I found out it is in Brighton On!! I thought it was Brighton,New York!! bummer "(
    Very very cool blocks Nichola and I just might try one today! thanks for the inspiration!

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  3. Jackie PN12 March 2014 at 13:14

    ps...can't wait to see the "dresser" transformed!!

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  4. Bonnie Irvine12 March 2014 at 19:43

    I'm excited to see what you do with that armoire. Love the art blocks.What a cool substrate...so much real estate and I really like the chunkiness. The feet and toppers add to the fun and possibilities.

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  5. Danni13 March 2014 at 11:11

    I've been so out of the altered art loop that I had no idea artist's block were a thing until I started seeing them on your blog.

    Are there specific dimensions for them, or just any old altered wooden block? They seem like they'd be a lot of fun to fuss about with and I have a TON of scrap wood laying about. :)

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  6. Anya13 March 2014 at 12:04

    Your art blocks are so fun I can't wait try creating some myself. You are such an inspiration, Nichola! I always look forward to seeing what new deliciousness you've concocted!! (Also anticipating seeing that awesome dresser transformed)!

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  7. fyrefly13 March 2014 at 15:22

    Love the art blocks ! Can't wait to see how the tardis evolves :)

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  8. Julie Loeschke13 March 2014 at 18:28

    I love your blocks and can't wait to see the finished dresser.I have one question:What are the dimensions of the pieces of wood used for the blocks?Thanks in advance. :)

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  9. Nichola13 March 2014 at 19:02

    Thanks everyone :) The block size is... 2.5" x 3.5" x 1.5" Just cut segments that are 2.5" wide from a 2x4 and they'll be the perfect size. I have no idea why 2x4's aren't 2x4.

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  10. Julie Loeschke13 March 2014 at 19:15

    Thanks! :)

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  11. barbara macaskill13 March 2014 at 19:49

    Can't wait to see the time portal when it is done. LOVE these blocks!

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  12. HappyScrappin13 March 2014 at 21:19

    Oh I want to see the Time Portal when it's done. The projects are amazingly creative.

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