artsy goings on and Handmade Arcade

Yesterday I was putting away my laundry, moving and organizing my clothes, when I came across a pair of pants that I hadn't worn in some time because they are a little too tight. They are jeans and have very light yellow green stitching at parts of the pockets, belt loops, button hole and fly. The idea of splattering them with paint popped into my head (maybe it's because of all the [clothes] swapping I've been doing). Here's how they look now:

And now... a bad Paint version of how they may look after:

The end result will hopefully be good enough that someone may want to purchase them. There should be someone out there who would appreciate artsy, one of a kind pants!

Have also been thinking about ways to dye/paint/alter a white zip up I have, but no longer wear. Maybe I'll tie a few places, dye it, then tie a few more, dye again... and paint a little over the whole thing when I'm done with the dye-ing. I'll post a picture after it's done; if it turns out well, I will seek out more white or light-colored clothes that I can alter.

What else is going on... oh I just made two cards:

...and took the above photo to submit with my Handmade Arcade application. Handmade Arcade is an indie arts/crafts fair held in Pittsburgh, PA. This year it is going to be on Saturday, December 12 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hunt Armory in Shadyside. I'm pretty excited; last year was my first time attending and it was so awesome! I hope I can be part of it (as an insider) this year.

If I am selected to be a vendor, it would make my year (and be the official start of my career as an artist!). There are a ton of things that I'd love to sell, including, but not limited to: original mixed media art, beaded jewelry, handmade cards, various altered/painted things (ornaments, I have a few napkin rings...), magnets, photography (on magnetic photo paper so you can put them on your fridge/filing cabinent/etc.), bowls made from LP records, possibly more. Quite a variety! I've never been one to be so focused on any one particular thing art-wise (or for hobbies/interests too)... I love dabbling in all sorts of things, trying new things out. Hopefully Handmade Arcade will allow me to show off my work this December!

I leave you with one last picture of an original mixed media work by me (didn't include this one with my application):

May you all be successful in your artsy endeavors! :)

Creatively,

Patty