Friday 26 November 2021

Free For All = ATC's - Six ATC's for John Evans

Made from clippings and material that was sent to me from someone in the mail art community who got it from John Evans' widow. John would have used some of these collage materials in his work and so glad I can make use of it and remember a great collagist who is no longer with us.

More ATCs ..Ladies in cardies with light bulbs


 Enjoying doing ATCs..haven’t done any before…thank you for the push.

Wednesday 24 November 2021

Theme: Free For All ATCs

Not done a “Free for All” for a while but this time in the form of ATCs. Signing off for now from the themes. Its been great doing the challenges these last couple of months. Thanks for all the terrific collages. - Ron

Wednesday 17 November 2021

Theme: Lost Worlds

“The Lost World” is the famous book by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, of course, but collages can be inspired by any lost worlds in fiction or non-fiction. - Happy exploring!

Tuesday 16 November 2021

SUPERSTITIONS: A Pet on a Set is Bad Luck!

Never bring a pet on a theatrical or film set or the production will be doomed!
This still is of John Drew and Leslie Carter in "The Circle"

Note from Wikipedia:

John Drew's final Broadway play was The Circle co-starring fellow veteran star Leslie Carter and proved to be a popular comeback for the two Victorian actors. The Circle was made into a silent film in 1925 by MGM directed by Frank Borzage.
 
So, I guess having Rocky Raccoon on set wasn't so bad for this production. Whew...

 

Friday 12 November 2021

SUPERSTITIONS: Many women in Ancient Britain kept acorns in their pockets to ensure...


 ...a forever youthful complexion.

AND additionally:

Acorns are amulets of protection from illness & disease & being struck by lightning!

Superstitions: Don’t Sing at the Dinner Table! (Sympathy for the Devil)

Singing in the Netherlands during dinner means that you are singing to Old Nick and praising him for your food.

Thursday 11 November 2021

SUPERSTITIONS: Trying her best to avoid bad luck...


 ...Diana de Poitiers did not play with scissors, place a loaf of bread upside down or position her hand mirror to EVER face her dressing table mirror.

However, once a month Diana had one fear she had no control over...

 BEWARE the FULL MOON!

Pushing your luck in the superstition stakes..ladders, magpie and 13!.


 

Superstitions - Unlucky For Some

From the archive - slightly ammended.

Wednesday 10 November 2021

Theme: Superstitions

Perhaps following on slightly from the proverbs last week. Collages influenced by superstitions. Link here for a fun list to maybe help with ideas.

https://www.yourtango.com/2020337318/common-superstitions-people-around-world-believe

- Ron :D

Thursday 4 November 2021

Many hands make light work..(it had to be !)



 

Proverbs and Sayings - A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush

Theme: Proverbs & Sayings

Collages inspired by the above. Thousands out there, maybe you have a favourite or there's one unique to your town. Or maybe a invent a new one.

Link below may help for ideas.

http://www.saidwhat.co.uk/proverb/viewall.php

- Ron