Following the build-up to the Art Is…You! art retreat being held here in Petaluma, California has been pretty exciting. A friend and I went to the trunk show of last year’s event and I knew immediately that I wanted to be a part of this fantastic event. It all worked out and as you may have read in previous posts, I’ll be holding a workshop there in September. 
Along with other faculty, I was sent a blank paper mache mask and asked to get creative with it. The instructors’s masks will each be auctioned off to benefit the Art Is…You! scholarship program. And since on occasion I have an affinity for a less-than-delicate/feminine-style of art, here’s what I came up with.
Art Is…Masculine!
In lucid dreams little men take over
Once I close my eyes and begin to create
Barbershop-cigar-box-watchmaker artwork
As a mustache grows upon my face.
Welcome to the show!
It’s incredible! Absolutely brilliant! Great job!
You are truly a creative genius,,,,,,,,, I think I get a tiny bit more creative just when you drive by my house !!!!!
Do your kids do points for school ??? I need to find a school to give points to ,,,,,,email me, when you have a moment, you sound super duper busy though
I love that mask. Its very well designed.
All I can say is…WOW!
Your work is always amazing, always so well done, always inspiring!
xoxo
SOLD!!! You had me at cigar box!! Gee Cathe… how much better can it get than this?? I am in awe!
Shari
He looks like a Maya king to me. Love the mustache! What awonderful idea to send a blank mask to all the instructors. It’s always amazing to see what people come up with from the same starting point.
Awesome creation! I love the trim pieces as a mustache!
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Awesome, Cathe. You see things in such a way, re-purposing them with such wonderful imagination.
p.s. what are neg-o-numbers?
Other than what is pictured on the envelope, I have no idea!! This is the only package I’ve ever seen, no doubt found in the bottom of a box of junk I picked up somewhere. Had no idea what to do with them until now….perfect for eyelashes!
I have attended Art is You in CT since year one, and it is an incredible experience: a real family of crazy people , and the yearly retreat is more of a family reunion than commercial venture. I know you will have a great time, and I hope you will ask to be part of the CT retreat at some point.
Extremely Fabulous! It’s like music made on a face with total artistic creation. Way to go……..
Oh, I love it! what a super great idea!
Love the composition and colors of this. Really beautiful work.
WOW, WOW, WOW!! What a treat to see such creativity! Love your blog. Love your generous sharing. You are Top O’ the Trees!
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Wow! You did a wonderful job with your mask. It’s so creative with all of the objects that you found and used. I would have never thought to do anything like this. I just love what you did with the top of your mask.
Everything on it looks so good!!!