Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Altered Matchbox

:: dia de los muertos :: 
Day of the Dead
Wikipedia

 On November 1st, I created this painting for an art journal spread.
A journal prompt, hosted by Christy Sobolewski at Art Geeks .
I decided to "reuse" my artwork, to created an altered matchbox.
By reducing the size of the artwork, to fit the proportion of the box,
then I copied it on my inkjet printer. 
(you may alter your printed drawing, adding color or design)
STEP 1 -  altering the matchbox.

materials:
1 lager size matchbox
1 photo copy (clipart or original artwork)
cereal box ( cut- out templet for wings)
tacky glue
gesso
acrylic paint
inks
oil pastels
matte medium 
scrap papers / vintage book pages
wire
embellishments 

STEP 2 - combining all the elements to create this altered piece.

:: my shrine ::
a tribute to honor those who have gone before us. 
TO REMEMBER IN PRAYER.



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13 comments:

  1. Peculiarme71November 15, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    This is wicked cool....WAY WAY cool...I have seen a few altered matchboxes and love them..just don't have any matchboxes around lol I think you and I should swap one lol...I will go find a matchbox if you are up for this...I LOVE LOVE LOVE this and love the entire concept!! Nice job April...really!! <3

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comNovember 16, 2012 at 12:43 AM

      Hello Debbie
      THANK YOU!! :]
      Glad to read your EXCITEMENT... love it!! ~xx
      Love to swap, anytime, any day ((LOL))

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  2. Peculiarme71November 15, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    double time lol hate when blogger does that

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  3. JesterNovember 15, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    I love the original and I love how you have altered her, April, to make your fabulous shrine. Such creativity!

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comNovember 16, 2012 at 12:41 AM

      Hello Janet
      Thank you!
      Glad you enjoyed the art and the inspiration here... love your encouragement. ~xx

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  4. Karenann YoungNovember 15, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    What a beautiful job on your first painting and making it into a matchbox shrine is awesome! You are so creative!!!

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comNovember 16, 2012 at 12:40 AM

      Hello Karenann
      Thank you for all your loving support and encouragement, always!! ~xx
      Enjoy...

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  5. JanetNovember 15, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    The altered matchbox is beautiful. You always come up with such good ideas.

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comNovember 16, 2012 at 12:07 AM

      Hello Janet
      Thank you for your encouragement! ~xx
      Enjoy your visit. :]

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  6. AndriaNovember 16, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Wow, this is amazing, April! A lovely way to commemmorate el Dia de los Muertos.

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comNovember 16, 2012 at 9:27 PM

      Hello Andria
      THANK YOU! ~xx
      This celebration, holds a special place in my heart. :]
      Enjoy your visit.

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  7. Lorinda.C.FNovember 17, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    This is just awesome April!!

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  8. An'Angelia ThompsonNovember 18, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    This is really super, April! She's just beautiful. I've long been inspired by Dia de Los Muertos and the remembering and honoring of those who have gone before us.

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