Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Please welcome guest artist...

Ellen Vargo!

I met Ellen last fall when I taught @ The Queen's Ink, in Savage MD. Her enthusiasm was contagious...
She was in every class & left with a huge smile &
VERY inky fingers...

I was thrilled when she sent me some photos
of a project she created, using LOTS of my art parts & stamps...

and I thought it would be fun to feature her art here...

Take a look at this AWESOME art village...
I bet you'll be inspired...



I asked Ellen to tell us about the products she used and here's what she wrote...

HANDMADE ART (PARTS) VILLAGE

I had a *blast* making this ART (PARTS) VILLAGE. Ever since I saw the "Residences" kit of Art Parts I knew exactly what I wanted to do...
The foundation of the village is a piece from a square yard-stick that I found at an antique mart.

From there I started by assembling ALL the residences, and then it took on a life of it's own....

Here is a list of products used:

ART PARTS: Residences (houses), Florals (tall flower), Leaves (scroll/vine), Borders & Bottles (stars), For The Guys (car), Dress Forms & More (hand)

STUDIO 490 STAMPS: polka dot background (All About Art), checked flower/star background (Alphabetically Art), flower and flower background (Art Colors Life), script background (Live and Make Art), dashed stripes background (Let Your Art Have Wings), "handmade" (Artfully Noted), antique car (Destination Art), torn paper label (Art Inspiration - used for the woodgrain of the doors). GREAT IDEA!!!


IDEA-OLOGY (Tim Holtz): hitch fastener, snaps, jump ring, fleur-de-lis charm, accoutrement button, small crown, ball chain, grungeboard letters and arrow.

TEXTURE FADES (Tim Holtz)

OTHER EMBELLISHMENTS: Winged clock on house and gear under the button on flower are from 7 Gypsies.
House numbers are combination of Making Memories metal number charms and Industrial Chic "rings" by Susan Lenart Kazmer.
Rooflines were painted with Gold Iron Ferro (Viva) and then white washed with Golden airbrush paint (titanium white).
Other embellishments from various sources... i.e.... unknown...

If you look closely, there are lace "curtains" in each window - used lace trim by Melissa Francis. "aRt" and arrow were painted with gold paint dabber and then lightly swept with Inka Gold.

BIG thanks to Wendy! Art Parts are simply...
GENIUS...
and they have completely transformed
the way I "MAKE ART" !!

THANKS ELLEN for sharing your awesome ART!!! I think it's adorable!

Ellen sent some close up photos...
looks like a delivery of art supplies...


and a side shot...
multiple layers make it so interesting...


LOVE this too...


cool art parts flower!


and the mini hand is another art part I LOVE...
ok...I LOVE them all...



this is a great idea for the door...



Comments are always welcome here...

and I'm sure Ellen would be happy to have you visit her blog & leave her a little love there too...

it's fun for me to see how others use my products...

now I'm inspired to...

make art!
wendy
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58 comments:

  1. slbt17March 16, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    WOW!
    this is wonderful!
    Bravo Ellen!
    Sandra ltb

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  2. lois SkiathitisMarch 16, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Ellen did an awesome job. BRAVO, BRAVO!!! It's nice to see how people see things and then they are interpreted into their own art. Nice job. TFS!!! :-D

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  3. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    This is fabulous! Thanks for sharing all the little details. I loved it all.

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  4. ellen vargo designsMarch 16, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    BIG BIG thanks to you, Wendy, for all your support and encouragement. I'm so thrilled to see my art featured here - I'm positively bouncing with excitement! And thanks to everyone in blog-land, too. It's such a great community to be a part of and I've made lifelong friends as a result! Some of them thanks to Wendy herself! Hugs to everyone, Ellen xx

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  5. Martha RichardsonMarch 16, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Thanks for sharing...great project!

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  6. Dee in N.H.March 16, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    WOW and more Wow! That is an incredible piece! She definitely did justice to those supplies!

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  7. Elaine AMarch 16, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    WOW! Wendy, Ellen truly did justice to your Art Parts! I love the little village she has created. How inventive of her, gorgeous!

    Elaine Allen

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  8. LesleyMarch 16, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous!!!
    All the little details make it oh-so-wonderful.
    Well done you Ellen!!

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  9. ScrapthatMarch 16, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Gorgeous work Ellen!! It's really cool!

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  10. EttaMarch 16, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Ellen did you BOTH PROUD!!!

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  11. Cim Allen March 16, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Thanks for sharing Ellen, I love the project it's awesome !!! Excellent job.

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  12. Hels SheridanMarch 16, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Oooooh, I am SO excited to see Ellen's GORGEOUS creation here... I am lucky cos I got to see this on Skype and I cann tell you in the real it is even more beautiful... LOVING the Arty Van delivering STASH!!!
    xxx

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  13. Vicki BoutinMarch 16, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Gorgeous project!!!!

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  14. Melody (lacyquilter)March 16, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Awesome little village.

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  15. DebbyMarch 16, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Beautiful!!! Love how you used all of the art parts to create that piece. Amazing. Thanks for sharing with all of us.

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  16. Kathy EddyMarch 16, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Wow, this is amazing Ellen! Great use of Wendy's great products.

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  17. TheLastOfNineMarch 16, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Love this village, it is adorable! Wendy, how sweet of you to display her work on your blog, that is such an honor.
    Gloria

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  18. HelenMarch 16, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Love this!! Ellen's blog is full of work like this, I love it. Obviously I need some more Art Parts.... when's payday?!

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  19. JulieMarch 16, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Thank you for sharing Ellen's art work and blog site. I enjoyed looking at her site and saw a really great frame covered in paper from "Queen Bee" along with a really cool stamp image of wheat/grass. Lovely image indeed!

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  20. SusanKMarch 16, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Holy mackerel! This is amazing! What fun! So many details make it all sing out loud!

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  21. NoreenMarch 16, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I love her little village - it's so appealing! And I love yours at the top of your blog as well!

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  22. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Ellen did a GREAT job, and it's making me want to go get out my art parts! But alas, the dishes and the laundry are both calling. Maybe later. Sigh....

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  23. Stefanie StaniakMarch 16, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    This is why I love this art world. One artist recognizing the designs and work of another. It doesn't get any better than that ! :) I love house art and this creation of Ellen's is just super. The details are amazing. Wendy, you inspire so many of us - Thank you.

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  24. DawnllMarch 16, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    This piece is spectacular! Love those details.
    Oh I am so glad you shared with us today

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  25. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Way to go Ellen ... DELICIOUS!

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  26. BethanMarch 16, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Ooohh.....brilliant!!

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  27. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Totally awesome!!!!

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  28. Gerrie JohnnicMarch 16, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Amazing, beautiful piece!

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  29. BarbaraMarch 16, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    This is such an amazing piece of artwork! So glad we were able to view it!!!! Just WOW!

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  30. TonaMarch 16, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    What a fantastic project!

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  31. VicMarch 16, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Fantastic piece! TFS I'm heading to Ellen's blog.

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  32. Gillian ....March 16, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Awesome project Ellen, love the Jalopy:)

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  33. MinxyMarch 16, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Wow what an awesomely cool project, way to go Ellen :)

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  34. Kirsten AliciaMarch 16, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    This is so COOL!!!! I love it.

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  35. Tara CMarch 16, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    What a fabulous project!!! Ms. Ellen truly did your parts justice. One complaint though... not enough close ups.lol I won't be able to dissect it like its a frog in your 5th grade science class. Bravo Ellen--It's simply amazing and thank you for sharing it with all of us out here!!!

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  36. PammyPooMarch 16, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Holy Cow!!!!!!! This is BE-U-Ti-FUL! Makes me want to actually live there! I'm so proud of you Ellen. I told you one day I would be saying, "Hey, I knew her before all this talent started flowing! Loved her then, love her now!" I can't begin to tell you how happy I am for you! Pammy Poo

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  37. CherMarch 16, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    no way! u havea a CLone girly LOL! luv this....will leave her some blog luv for sure...luvvvvv!

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  38. jan metcalfMarch 16, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    love the Art Parts City! Thanks for sharing!

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  39. sueMarch 16, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    That is incredable! What talent.Thanks for sharing.

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  40. ellen vargo designsMarch 16, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    For anyone interested in more detail, I just posted an uber-detailed description on my blog, too... here's a link...

    http://1036art.blogspot.com/2011/03/it-takes-village-to-make-art-parts.html

    Thanks again to everyone for the amazing feedback....

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  41. Karen GouletMarch 16, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Thank you for sharing Ellen's work with us Wendy. I loved the layering and the beautiful details Ellen!

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  42. MarijaneMarch 16, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    What an inspiration from two great artists - Ellen and Wendy! Ellen for creating the lovely village and Wendy for creating the Arts Parts and stamps used to make the village. You two inspire us all. Thanks!

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  43. 2amscrapperMarch 16, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Thanks for introducing us to Ellen--great art!

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  44. Larissa HeskettMarch 17, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    WOW!! This is just AWESOME!! I LOVE the added layers and the whole piece came together so nice!! THANKS FOR SHARING!! Have a FABULOUS DAY!! =)

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  45. DorothyMarch 17, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    wow!!!

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  46. scrappin-scrappinMarch 17, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    WOW! This is fabulous!! Ellen did a fantastic job!! Love all the layering and details!

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  47. LarajcMarch 17, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    I love these projects!

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  48. LoriMarch 17, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    This is so awesome, and congrats to Ellen for being featured on "THE BLOG"! lol! This is awesome, Ellen is very, very talented!

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  49. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Stunning!!!!!!! I love all the fine details!!!!!!

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  50. Linda LedbetterMarch 17, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Magnificent! What a gorgeous work of art. Ellen is one of my favorite artists, and it's wonderful seeing her featured on ANOTHER of my favorite artist's blogs!

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  51. Connie FossenierMarch 18, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Ellen redefines Genius, her ideas resonate such a warm feeling..love this creation.
    connie paxman

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  52. Chirpin Is FunMarch 18, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Great job, Ellen! Love what you did to dress up the village! See what an inspiration you are to us, Wendy! I am always amazed at what you create from just, paper, ink and glue!

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  53. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Thanks for sharing! I love Ellen's flower! AMAZING!!

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  54. jackibMarch 20, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    so much talent - love your art parts!

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  55. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Great job Ellen! And, to be featured on Wendy's blog! You must be in artist heaven! You go girl! Congrats!

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  56. Art By WandaMarch 24, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    A Whole week without a Wendy post!! We are going into withdrawal... oh, the pain!!! LOL I hope you are having fun!!!!

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  57. suburbNgypsyMarch 24, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    this is beautiful and so inspiring. thank you for sharing!

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  58. Gerrie JohnnicMarch 25, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    So glad you are back, don't stay away so long GF! Luv your piece, she is just lovely!

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