An Artful Mask

In an effort to raise funds for scholarships, the faculty members of "Art Is...You Art Retreats" are creating one-of-a-kind masks that will be up for auction.

About a month ago, a blank masked arrived at my doorstep.

Having created 3D art only a few times before, I decided to approach this mask as I would a page in my art journal.

I collaged the mask with dressmaker's tissue and ephemera and then added color with acrylic washes.

With markers I added a little bit of doodling and written words. Then collage a few butterflies, add some dangling hearts, attach a scalloped edge with decorative paper and it's done!

"Creative Soul"

"She is brave and strong"

"She lives an artful life"

You can see some of the amazing masks created by many artists appear at the "Art Is...You" Facebook page.

© Nancy Lefko

Coming Soon..."Art Is...You"

Every day we get closer and closer to the magic that is Art Is...You: The East Coast Art Retreat in Stamford, CT, the BEST art retreat you'll ever have the opportunity to attend. TRULY, it will change you in, oh, so many wonderful ways! Registration is fast and easy...and ends soon, so hurry on over!

I'll be offering a Saturday workshop this year. If you like to play with color and get messy with paints, papers, inks, water-soluble crayons, markers, oil pastels...join me for MIXED MEDIA MANTRAS on October 6th and we'll have oodles of artful fun!

No matter your interest, there is a workshop offered at "Art Is...You" that is perfect for you. And if you are a west-coast dweller, then the Petaluma, CA retreat is practically in your own backyard. Check out the list of amazing artists and the fabulous classes offered...and I hope to see you in Stamford.

© Nancy Lefko

Illustration Friday ~ TALL

As much as I love Starbucks, I can never quite get a handle on the whole "grande," "venti" and TALL distinction. Just can't seem to commit it to memory. I guess I'm just a small, medium or large gal.

In any case, here's a TALL latte for you.

To see the myriad of takes on the prompt, hop on over to Illustration Friday and check out all of the marvelous artwork there is to see.

Original collage available in my Etsy shop.

© Nancy Lefko

Illustration Friday ~ TEACHER

Trixie may have been a lot of things, but a school TEACHER she was not.

To see the myriad of takes on the prompt, hop on over to Illustration Friday and check out all of the marvelous artwork there is to see.

© Nancy Lefko

Illustration Friday ~ FREEZE

Dress like that for ice skating, little lady, and you're sure to FREEZE.

To see the myriad of takes on the prompt, hop on over to Illustration Friday and check out all of the marvelous artwork there is to see.

Original collage available in my Etsy shop.

© Nancy Lefko

Illustration Friday ~ BOUNCE

Coffee...that wonderful elixir that puts the BOUNCE in my step.

To see the myriad of takes on the prompt, hop on over to Illustration Friday and check out all of the marvelous artwork there is to see.

Print available in my Etsy shop.

© Nancy Lefko