Showing posts with label Olga. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Olga. Show all posts

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Olley's latest efforts

Nanette Balchin's theme was "Fragments". The finished card is quite similar to the original but I have added two extra layers to alter it.


This is Natalie Johnson's postcard that she sent me with the theme - "Sun, Oceans & Sand" - I love the eyes. She wrote - "holding on to times that made me happy - perhaps one needs to let go".

I had no idea what I was going to do to this card! I sat down & created blindly although I wanted to show sky, water & sand. I'm really happy with the result & I still love the eyes.

I'm having so much fun & wait with baited breath for the small window of opportunity to open so I can duck out to my room to complete another card. What are we going to do after 12 months when no more cards arrive to alter?!?! Get your thinking caps on for the next project 'cause I'm in! Here's the latest finished products before posting off to their rightful owners. "Fragments" was Nanette Balchin's theme & "Sky, Oceans & Sand was Natalie Johnson's. Hope you like. Olley.
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Monday, May 26, 2008

Olley's photos

Amanda Lowjen sent me this card & I love the paint work; it's too pretty to alter.

Amanda's theme was "Moths". Mmm - interesting - this is what I came up with for the front....


....And for the back. I really wanted to keep this first postcard that I completed.



This is my original postcard that I sent to myself; everybody got one with a different shaped star - can't wait to get them all back.

Jude Roberts was the first to return my postcard; I added the teabag folded star & it looks great! Well done & thanks to Jude.

Hi everyone, I'm going to attempt to add photos!!! And I'm hoping that I don't accidently post all 120 photos that I just put into my computer program!!! I have posted a photo of the original state of my postcards that I sent out. They were sent out blank except for a star drawn on the surface which I asked the other postcarders not to put any artwork in as I would be putting a "tea bag folded" star on when they were returned to me. I also asked that they do a monochromatic theme in blues. Judy was the first to return hers completed & even though it wasn't in blues I think the contrasting abstract work sets off the star beautifully & I love the tea bag string that Judy also added. Next is the card I received from Amanda, & I love the paint work she has done. With the theme of "Moths" I was keen to get this one completed just to prove to myself that I can do this project. I had to send it back sraight away as this is the one that I wanted to keep just for the paint work - probably as my favourite colour is green. I hope you enjoy looking as much as I have enjoyed doing & receiving. Happy Creating, Olley.
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Monday, May 19, 2008

Hello Postcarders!!!

Hello Postcarders!!! First of all - if you look at the contributors list you will notice that Olga ( Olley) Bath is listed twice. Now... I'm not sure if that's because I'm lucky, clever, important or just plain selfish!! Actually I have a google/blogger account (which ever it is) at home & at the shop - both different email addresses & that's my excuse & I'm sticking to it. So, here I am finally after trying twice to actually post something & failing twice. I will not be clever enough this time to add photos - but I am working on it for next time. I have received all but one of my groups cards. I have finished one which I am posting back tomorrow - however I would selfishly like to keep it as I quite like the original art work & I have also received one of mine back (from Judy) which I lovvvvve & have added the finishing touch - the teabag folded star that I did for all of mine before sending them out & it looks great against Judy's absract art work. Peta - your photo is lovely - I'm jealous! I woke this morning to more cold winds, dry grass & only some spiders webs - but of the 'cover your gutter' kind, a lot of fog...gy brain matter after going to bed late & the only walk I got to do today was to the school office to get late notes for my kids! Skite (you, not me). Tee Hee. Well, I hope everyone has as much fun with this as I intend to & I look forward to the possibilty of an exhibition & to be able to meet those that I haven't met yet. Take Care, Keep Smilling & Happy Creating, Olley. PS has anyone played around with the font? What or who is Webdings supposed to be for??
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Changes to "The Postcard Collaborations" :)

Hello to all collaborators,
Firstly apologies for this email However, better a little late than never!
I have heard from just about all of you over the past few weeks/months, Thankyou for your emails and phone calls and in some cases face to face conversations! Your feedback about the postcard collab has been thoughtful and in a positive vein.... I now have a fair idea about which group you each want to be involved in....below is what I understand you are each wanting, please check the lists, if you are listed as doing what you want, that's great..no need to contact me, however if you are not where you want to be please let me know, asap.
List A - Artists who want to continue with the postcards
  1. Olley Bath - who will continue to coordinate
  2. Gwen Evetts - who is a friend of Olleys and a new member
  3. Jude Roberts - originally from Olleys group
  4. Rochelle Jekot - originally from My group
  5. Jenelle Wood - Originally from my group
  6. Kym Simms - Originally from my group
Group B - Altered Book
  1. Peta Lloyd - to be coordinator of this group
  2. Donna Malone - originally coordinator of a postcard group
  3. Shelly Neave - originally from Donna's group
  4. Tamara Allen - " " " "
  5. JacQ Ware - " " " "
  6. Nanette Balchin - Originally from Olleys group
  7. Kristin Mountjoy - Originally from my group
  8. Lindesay Dresdon - " " " "
  9. Tracey Hewitt - " " " "
Group C - Those who were undecided - Please let me know which group you would like to be in!
  1. Susan Joyce - originally Donna's group
  2. Terri Shackley - " " "
Group D - Those who have decided to take a break from collaborating at the moment
  1. Pam Shipman - originally Donna's group
  2. Natalie Johnson - " Olley's Group
  3. Mel Gower - " " "
  4. Amanda Lowjen - " " "
Phew!!! I think that's it!!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your participation, creative idea's and wonderful art works. For those of you who are having a break, or continuing with the postcards, please stay in touch, I have certainly enjoyed you all being a part of this collaboration. I hope at some point that we may all be able to come together to share our books and postcards with each other!
For those continuing with the postcards, I believe that Olley has already communicated with you about how you will be continuing with this great project.
For everyone, please if you can, complete the postcards you have in your possession, if this is not possible then simply return to the originating artist as is.
For those who have chosen to change to the Altered Book Collaboration I will send out a group email within the next week to outline the details.
Kym, I would like to thankyou for your wonderful efforts of setting up the blog and continuing to maintain it, it has been a valuable opportunity to share thoughts and art with others and to be able to connect with other collaborators across the country and the oceans - THANKS!!!
To Donna and Olley, a big thankyou to you both for so capably and gently encouraging your respective group members participation - THANKS!!!
Once again......THANKS!!! to all of YOU for your enthusiasm, participation and collaboration!!!
Cheers,
Peta