Art is...

Today is a holiday in the US (Martin Luther King's Day) so I didn't have to babysit for the grandkids. That meant a little more time in the studio to play. Today the challenge at Simon Says Stamp and Show was a thought provoking one. They asked "What are you known for?" At first I was stumped. However, when I was looking at the sketch challenge for Mojo Monday, it came to me. The sketch this week is rather CAS. My first reaction was what can I do to make the background pop. A naked background makes me somewhat uncomfortable. Then I realized that my art often means enhanced backgrounds using some kind of technique. So out came my Gelli Arts Printing Plate and play time began. I also tend to use a lot of texture in my work. I came across the rusted metal embellishments that I had purchased a while back. They were just perfect for making this card. I really like Tim Holtz products and used one of his stamps for the sentiment. Since the card had a very rustic feel to it, I finished it off with a piece of twine tied to the fold. Therefore I am also entering this card in the Marks Finest Papers, Speedy Fox and Friends challenge which is use twine.