Things in space.

 

Theme Of The Week..................Things In Space

We havent done a space travel theme for a while and they always seem quite popular. It doesn't have to be sci-fi but any kind of space - wide open spaces - space on your shelves or in your attic? Have fun!

LaLa ShuRe

There was an old horse named LaLa - Who's practice was definately Dada - He raced around - Alll over the ground - Lay bits of old horse named Lala.............................................................................................................................................................This is a bit of a cheat as I made up this limerick myself! It's rather obvious I know. Edward Lear was far better at it than me!

"Dear Pig, are you willing to sell for one shilling Your ring?" Said the Piggy, "I will."

 

There was an Old Man of Coblenz, The length of whose legs was immense; He went with one prance, From Turkey to France, That surprising Old Man of Coblenz.

 

Another Old Geezer...

There was an old man of Spithead,

Who opened the window, and said, -

'Fil-jomble, fil-jumble,

Fil-rumble-come-tumble!'

That doubtful old man of Spithead.

EDWARD LEAR NONSENSE (with apologies to Mr. Lear)

 There was a SMALL man of Ancona,

Who found a LARGE dog with no owner,

Which he took up and down

all the streets of the town,

That anxious small man of Ancona.

There Was An Old Man In A Boat

There was an Old Man in a boat, Who said, 'I'm afloat! I'm afloat!' When they said, 'No! you aint!' He was ready to faint, That unhappy Old Man in a boat.

There was an old person of Brigg

 

There Was An Old Man With A Beard

There was an Old Man with a beard, Who said, “It is just as I feared!— Two Owls and a Hen, Four Larks and a Wren, Have all built their nests in my beard!”

Theme Of The Week....................Edward Lear's Nonsense Limericks

These can be easily found online. Choose a nonsense verse and illustrate it. Most are very visual and lend themselves to the collage medium. Have fun!

MUSIC hath charms when voices are raised and intruments played!

 

The Music Goes Round & Round

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqHrcbJkhng&list=RDFqHrcbJkhng&start_radio=1

Music Hath Charms...

 ...that Soothes the Savage Breast.  (the Beast version)

Piratical Music Chat

Sorry for the delay. Computer problems . A nasty malicious virus. I had to take it to the PC doc. who fixed it. Phew! Apparently they come in waves - so watch out!

Music Hath Charms.

 Elvis accompanied by Mrs Ethel Buggins on the wash tub….with the Marsden Brass band..toot.

Theme: Music hath charms...

We have not had a musical challenge in some time. Have fun!

 I also think this might be the end of my 2 months of theme picking. Who is up next?

Hirsutes You Sir - Queue for The Gentlemen's Barber.

Harriet's harebrained hair extension

 

HAIR IT IS! Give your pup a new attitude...

 

The Hair and the Moon (part 2)

 It had to be done….

The Horrible Hairy Party Annual Conference

Hair and the Moon

 

Hair It Is....................................Hair Today - Gone Tomorrow

HAIR IT IS! "Curl 'n Set" was the magic Elvira needed for herself and her cat "Elvis"

 

Theme: HAIR IT IS!

I don't think we have had a hair challenge in a long time. So, get out those scissors and go to town creating some new "dos".  Have fun and don't limit yourself to just one!

A good book can take you places you've never been...

 

A Page From the Book of Love

 Juxtaposed on Paul Nash (1889-1946) Voyages of the Moon (1934-7) o/c Tate Gallery

...in the bookstore window?

 

Second-Hand Book Sale

Book Cover

It’s too hot to do anything which requires thinking.!

 

Books.......................................Learn At Home In Spare Time

THEME: Books

Books! I know we have had this theme before. Have fun creating a library! A book cover ! A quiet time enjoying a good read ! Or ???

august abstract

 

 

More ABSTRACT ATCs

 

ABSTRACT ATCs

Abstract.............................................Stamp Sheet

Abstract....................................!0 - 10

Do you like my abstract art collection?

 

Not paper and glue…abstract

Material crumbs into abstract square.
 

Abstract.............................................AS

Some floor sweepings.

THEME: Abstract

Jackson Pollock described abstract art as “energy and motion made visible.” He described how the art form set free a part of his psyche that previously had no voice. Artists were no longer expected to faithfully represent what they saw in the world around them. Instead, abstract art gave them licence to create art by prioritising instinct or the unconscious.

Have fun!

All Round Stereo

ROUND: Just another Alaskan Sunrise

"Persephone" 1938 by Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975) juxtaposed on "Alaskan Sunrise" 1919 by Rockwell Kent (1882-1971).

ROUND: Sunday morning round up

 

ROUND -- "Unity"

Created for Artists for a Better World, World Art Day 2026 theme: "UNITY" It is obvious why I am including this in the challenge I created for us.

Round...............................The Toy Shop Round The Corner

Round Things.

 

THEME: Round

• Adjective:
• Shaped like a circle, sphere, or cylinder (e.g., a round ball).
• Curved with no sharp angles (e.g., a person's round face).
• Not exact, ending in zero (e.g., a round number like 50 instead of 48).
• Noun:
• A stage or period in a game, sport, or contest (e.g., a round of golf).
• A series of recurring tasks or visits (e.g., a doctor making hospital rounds).
• A set of drinks bought for everyone in a group.
• One single shot or bullet of ammunition.
• Verb:
• To change a sharp edge or corner into a smooth curve.
• To change a number up or down to the nearest simple number (in math).
• To travel or move all the way around a corner or object. 

WHAT DEFINITION WILL YOUR CREATION BE?

Collage Doodle SP

Self portrait..................................Wise Old Owl Collagist

Well what a hoot! I'm not particularly wise or owl-like but definatley old and a collagist so two out of four ain't bad!

CREATE A SELF PORTRAIT in COLLAGE

Totally inspired by Hannah Hoch (1889-1978) I first wanted to find a piece of art that had the shape of my face to collage on. And this background was perfect (however, I rotated the grey egg shape from horizontal to vertical and trimmed a lot of the artwork to make it look like my head is on a curvy pedestal).

The artwork I found is by John Graham(1881-1961) entitled "Nature Morte" 1929-30:

My eyes have always been a feature many have commented on and I found a fashion photo circa 1960s of those flowery eyes. I wear a lot of berets and I thank Lotte Lenya for that one (found in the same book as the eyes).