Quick Update

Hello. I have not abandoned this project, but merely put it on hold as I student teach during the fall. Teaching takes all my energy and concentration, so I have to wait a few more weeks before diving back into art. I have shipped out my first 10 pieces, but I won't be able to finish the other 40 in the series until December. But stay tuned, because I've got some cool ideas I'm going to be working out with some friends for this project.

Thanks for the support!

-Megan

Number Ten: Tiger

This one took forever to make because he is so detailed, but I think he turned out pretty well. I also wanted to show those of you who see this blog but don't know what Art*o*Mat is to get an idea of just how small these blocks of art are.



I often have to use tweezers to put the magazine pieces in the right place. Getting each little piece the right size takes a considerable amount of effort as well. I often drop the pieces or breathe too hard and they get blown away, and then they are lost forever in the carpet. But when they turn out this well, it's worth it.

Number Nine: Sea Turtle

I used the same background for this piece as I did for the manatee, seal and shark. It was all from the background of a car advertisement in a glamor magazine. Apparently half a page in a magazine will cover the background for four blocks.
I also cover the sides of the block as well, not just the front. The backs are painted red.

Number Eight: Rhino

Number Seven: Eagle

I usually like to use girly magazines like Marie Claire and Cosmo because they have colorful ads and photos, but this piece was made mostly from National Geographic clippings.

Number Six: Camel

Another funky background. The camel was made out of a picture of a desert, oddly enough.

Number Five: Polar Bear

This one has kind of a funky background.

Number Four: Pig

Number Three: Manatee

It's my sister's favorite animal.

Number Two: Seal

Isn't he cute?

Number One: Shark

The body of the shark was made from a picture of a sweater, and the eyes, gills and nose were made from a picture of a jacket.

First Piece: Panda

The piece that started it all.