Found Art! Painted Puzzle Pieces
Puzzling ARTifacts Project
Mini Painted Canvases to Use for the Found Art! Project
By Chris Dunmire
Featured in USA Today, the Found
Art! Project encourages creative participation in a global art project
that "strives to make the world a better place right now by empowering
people across to globe to share on a soul level." What is one divided by twelve? In this case, twelve! Wouldn't it be wonderful
to create one work of art, divide it into a dozen pieces, and send it out into
the world? I thought so too, which is why I selected this multi-pieced work
of art for my very first Found Art! experience. Titled, "Puzzling ARTifact"
this painted puzzle canvas holds 12 individual and unique artistic paintings
that
come together as one whole unit. Each piece has been numbered and tagged separately
in anticipation of a dozen responses by found art recipients. At the
very least, a dozen new people will learn about the wonderful Found Art! Web
site!
Would you like to try your hand at participating in the Found Art! Project,
but don't know what to make? Why not try painting a Puzzling ARTifact full
of mini-canvases
you can break apart and leave behind for others to find? Learn how I made
mine below.
Materials:
- Blank Puzzle Canvas
- Acrylic Paint
- Cotton Pads / Sponge / Paint Brush
NOTE: You can find blank puzzles at educational stores and
places that sell teaching supplies (such as Let's Learn). Also, you can use
other non-painting techniques (collage, markers, graphic pens, etc.) on the
puzzle pieces instead of paint. This project is just a starting point for the
endless
possibilities
that exist between you and your imagination.
Instructions:
1. Paint the puzzle. The first step in this
project is to paint your puzzle canvas. Be creative in your design and technique!
Make it abstract or representational. Make it fun!
TIP: The puzzle will warp if you apply too much wet layered
paint. To combat this, apply the paint in stages, and make sure the canvas
dries completely
before proceeding to the next step.
2. Separate the pieces. If the pieces don't
come apart cleanly, trim off the hanging paint or puzzle snags. If the paint
pulls off a puzzle piece, simply touch it up.
3. What's the next step? Tag
and register your art on the Found Art! Web site, and then it's ready to release
into the world! • © 2004 Chris Dunmire.
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About the Author
Chris Dunmire is engaged creatively in life as an author, artist, humorist, creativity coach, and workshop facilitator. She's authored dozens of creative projects and playbooks including the famous Dollar Bill Origami Money Plant project book to encourage creative exploration and expression in people of all ages. Learn more about Chris's fun printable e-playbooks at CreativeSlush.com.
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