Monday, December 31, 2012

Two Tuesdays - year end recap

2012 Collage Challenge

Hard to believe that 12 months have gone by since I was trying to come up with an idea that would keep me creating and blogging on a regular basis during 2012. 

A friend who knows that Tuesday is my day off and studio day came up with the name "Two Tuesdays" when I mentioned I was afraid I wouldn't be able to keep up with completing one collage every week. Every other week did sound a lot more realistic so that became my goal. I was excited about the chance to work in collage all year and about trying out new ideas, new materials and colors until the what if 's started. What if I couldn't keep up, What if I ran out of ideas, What if... What if... Fortunately, I didn't let the what if's take control. After all I was the only one expecting anything and keeping track, so I got started and 38 collages later here we are on the last day of December.

Before I finished and set my focus on something new I wanted to make one last collage where I used fabric instead of paper. This uses scraps from my collection of fabrics and some new rust stained fabric that I made recently. 


© K. Johnson 'Standing Tall' - 7"x 5" collage on paper

Only a couple times did I think I might not be able to keep up with the challenge and with a sketchbook full of notes for things I didn't get a chance to work on yet, running out of ideas was not a problem. Not every collage created was a success as you can see from the pile of "rejects" in the picture below but I had a lot of fun and it feels great to have completed the goal I set in January. 


All the collages in this series can be seen here.

8 comments:

  1. Wow beautiful work Kathy, and how wonderful that you were able to make it through the whole year! I love the stitches on this final piece of 2012. I guess the question now is are you going to continue on with your 'Two Tuesdays' or perhaps come up with a different challenge.

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    1. Hi Kim, thanks for stopping by. I would like to continue with Two Tuesdays just not sure yet what it will be this year. As usual I found that deadlines, even self imposed ones really keep me focused and working. I look forward to this new year of possibilities.

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  2. Kathy, It is SO FANTASTIC to see what you have done this year! I have really enjoyed seeing all of your work evolve throughout the year and especially love seeing your new fabric collage. I can't wait to see what 2013 will bring! love ya! Laura

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    1. Hi Laura, It was a great year - I can't wait to see what 2013 will bring too : )
      Your encouragement and support means so much - Thank you!!!

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    2. Kathy,

      What lovely work! Congrats on setting a goal and following it through! It must feel satisfying. Looking forward to viewing your posts in 2013!

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    3. Thank you for the kind words Diana. I do hope I can make this year just as good, or even a little bit better would be nice too!

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  3. yeah, Kathy!! congratulations on making your goal--so what is your New Year goal for art? I haven't made one yet--not sure what direction I will go. I liked how your goal was very specific so it can be measured.

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    1. Thank you Ileen. I haven't set a definite goal for 2013 yet. Thinking about it while I get my studio cleaned out a bit - one big bag of papers to the recycle bin so far. Less clutter - clear mind!

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