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Art

shortygirl1987
shortygirl1987 Posts: 229 Member
edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
Who here has a creative side? I like drawing, crafts, pAinting, making things with clay

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  • synchkat
    synchkat Posts: 37,368 Member
    edited September 2016
    I like to decorate cookies. I also sculpt toppers for cakes and cupcakes out of fondant. That's sort of creative in an edible sort of way
  • shortygirl1987
    shortygirl1987 Posts: 229 Member
    synchkat wrote: »
    I like to decorate cookies. I also sculpt toppers for cakes and cupcakes out of fondant. That's sort of creative in an edible sort of way

    I like to do that too, I made a cake for an old boss once, made a chocolate cake with chocolate icing and drizzles melted vanilla frosting on the edges, I also made a cake and made an edible Viking picture for an ex once
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    I have sold my paintings and have had them on display in an art gallery in Phoenix.

    That's been a few years ago. Now I just paint artwork so the walls of our crib aren't blank.
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    Cutaway_Collar wrote: »
    Are you into knitting?

    knitting needles won't open that jail cell of yours; sorry, it won't work.
  • synchkat
    synchkat Posts: 37,368 Member
    @total_e wrote: »
    I'm just here cause I heard there were cookies.

    Oh come on E...I bet you're super artsy
  • Caporegiem
    Caporegiem Posts: 4,297 Member
    I do some woodworking if you count that...but I also would not turn down cookies.
  • shortygirl1987
    shortygirl1987 Posts: 229 Member
    Cutaway_Collar wrote: »
    Are you into knitting?

    Never was really good at that
  • shortygirl1987
    shortygirl1987 Posts: 229 Member
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    I have sold my paintings and have had them on display in an art gallery in Phoenix.

    That's been a few years ago. Now I just paint artwork so the walls of our crib aren't blank.

    I've never really sold any of mine, I mostly make them for holiday and birthday gifts
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    I do some woodworking if you count that...but I also would not turn down cookies.

    woodworking counts, it darn sure does

    one of my prize possessions is a lamp that my father (rip) made in his high school shop class in the 1930's

    I had it rewired and use it every day; it really is a piece of art
  • synchkat
    synchkat Posts: 37,368 Member
    shortygirl1987 wrote: »
    Cutaway_Collar wrote: »
    Are you into knitting?

    Never was really good at that

    I decided to take up knitting way back in my teens. I made super long scarves that were curved cause I couldn't keep the tension properly and didn't know how to finish so I kept going. I'm sure my mom still has them somewhere.
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    shortygirl1987 wrote: »
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    I have sold my paintings and have had them on display in an art gallery in Phoenix.

    That's been a few years ago. Now I just paint artwork so the walls of our crib aren't blank.

    I've never really sold any of mine, I mostly make them for holiday and birthday gifts

    I just got lucky, that's all.

    I had a friend who owned an art gallery here in town and asked me if I would like to display.

    ... who would say 'no' to that?
  • Caporegiem
    Caporegiem Posts: 4,297 Member
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    I do some woodworking if you count that...but I also would not turn down cookies.

    woodworking counts, it darn sure does

    one of my prize possessions is a lamp that my father (rip) made in his high school shop class in the 1930's

    I had it rewired and use it every day; it really is a piece of art

    I'd like to get into wood turning where I could start making something like that but it's going to require me to build a new shop if I want any new tools.
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    I do some woodworking if you count that...but I also would not turn down cookies.

    woodworking counts, it darn sure does

    one of my prize possessions is a lamp that my father (rip) made in his high school shop class in the 1930's

    I had it rewired and use it every day; it really is a piece of art

    I'd like to get into wood turning where I could start making something like that but it's going to require me to build a new shop if I want any new tools.

    ..... and you need to have the space to do that.

    It's a talent, it really is. If you can, have at it. I don't quite have the patience for it.
  • Caporegiem
    Caporegiem Posts: 4,297 Member
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    I do some woodworking if you count that...but I also would not turn down cookies.

    woodworking counts, it darn sure does

    one of my prize possessions is a lamp that my father (rip) made in his high school shop class in the 1930's

    I had it rewired and use it every day; it really is a piece of art

    I'd like to get into wood turning where I could start making something like that but it's going to require me to build a new shop if I want any new tools.

    ..... and you need to have the space to do that.

    It's a talent, it really is. If you can, have at it. I don't quite have the patience for it.

    Definitely, you get wood shavings everywhere. I have a lathe that was my great grandfathers but I don't have the space and it's pretty old school I don't know how much I trust it.
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    ... and what's cool is that you have built something with your own hands that is both unique and useful.

    it's a far cry from Ikea



    (not a knock on Ikea; it's great for kids' furniture)
  • Caporegiem
    Caporegiem Posts: 4,297 Member
    Definitely, built a set of kitchen cabinets last year and while there's plenty of flaws I know about in them, they're still much better quality that something off the shelf.
  • _birdie__
    _birdie__ Posts: 308 Member
    i do arts and crafts
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    I choreograph dances. And sometimes the costume design as well.
  • shortygirl1987
    shortygirl1987 Posts: 229 Member
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    I do some woodworking if you count that...but I also would not turn down cookies.

    I use a wood burning tool and draw things into wood but that's like the most wood working stuff I do lol
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    synchkat wrote: »
    shortygirl1987 wrote: »
    Cutaway_Collar wrote: »
    Are you into knitting?

    Never was really good at that

    I decided to take up knitting way back in my teens. I made super long scarves that were curved cause I couldn't keep the tension properly and didn't know how to finish so I kept going. I'm sure my mom still has them somewhere.

    I started knitting when I was nine and taught my brother and his friends to knit using pencils as knitting needles. Then in college I knitted hats, various purses, scarves. But, I stopped and don't knit anymore.

    I was definitely into drawing and painting in high school and college. But, haven't done it as much lately, but sometimes.
  • subakwa
    subakwa Posts: 347 Member
    Yes, I draw pen & ink (mainly), and I also make jewellery and art from sea glass and other beach finds.
  • rugbyishy
    rugbyishy Posts: 38 Member
    When I have time to myself I sometimes do paint, draw theres few canvas in our flat I have done. Not good enough to sell but partner likes them.
  • DetroitDarin
    DetroitDarin Posts: 955 Member
    I make beautiful babies...and I create pretty good photos.
  • shortygirl1987
    shortygirl1987 Posts: 229 Member
    If anyone of you would like to post your artwork then please do or you can add me
  • salembambi
    salembambi Posts: 5,585 Member
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  • 888Butterfly888
    888Butterfly888 Posts: 3,203 Member
    I love to paint. Abstract is my favorite style.
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  • mishii28
    mishii28 Posts: 30 Member
    I love doing illustrations mostly ink or digital based ones. I'm a toy felter and beginner knitter. I've been trying to improve my photography skills but definitely a fun hobby.
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