Art Challenge- Local/Hot

It has been some time since I was able to do a 2 Things Challenge, for that I must apologize. I have been wanting to get back in on the action for awhile now. It was always such a pleasure to join and such a challenge to see what I can come up with each week. I have felt kind of reminiscent without it. 

Hopefully I will be able to keep entering from now on... if life will allow it that is. I am also thankful that the host of the 2 Things Blog as well as the other contestants are so kind as to have me back. 

My entry for this week:

Fiery Autumn Sunset- Copyright Kristina Conatser (CapturedbyKC)

This photograph was taken in the front yard of the home where I grew up. To me, this will always be the greatest sunset photograph I have ever taken because it was my first. 

I love the warm colors. I cannot fathom how hot it would be on that brilliant glowing ball of light we call the Sun.

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New Daisy Themed Gifts Have Arrived

In my anxious wait for Spring,-which is quickly approaching- I have been working on artsy floral designs to sell online in my store. My quest began with Daisies. I love Daisies. They are so pretty, so popular and can be found almost anywhere because they are a multi-regional flower. They also come in different colors such as pink, yellow, white and even purple.

A few fun facts about Daisies:

1. A Daisy is a type of wildflower that is said to have originated in Central, Western and Northern Europe.
2. Daisies go well with nearly any other kind of flower in floral arrangements. White Daisies are often used as fillers in bouquets to create a dramatic look along with other more colorful flora.
3. Daisies are the flower of choice for making flower chains, bracelets, headbands or necklaces.
4. The leaves of a Daisies are edible and can be used as a healthy addition to a bowl of salad.
5. A Daisy flower blooms at dawn and closes at night and so it is sometimes also called "day's eye"
6. There are many different beliefs and stories about what Daisies symbolize but the over-all thought is that they represent light and adding brightness to people's lives.

Check out my Daisy themed gifts

Purple Flower Power Daisy Art
See this design on more custom gifts here

This Macbook sleeve featured here displays a fun artsy blooming royal purple and lilac pop art style Daisy flower with a vibrant yellow center. This is a very retro, funky and yet stylish floral design. 

This Daisy design is also available in a vibrant yellow. More colors coming soon and can be made upon request.

Pretty Pastel Daisies Floral Art
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This custom coffee mug features a digitally etched/ illustrated image of four blooming daisies growing in the garden. 

This floral design is very soft, delicate and girly. It would make a great gift for mothers or friends.

Grunge Daisy Floral Art
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This custom gift box features a white daisy flower with stained yellow petals on a grungy black background that has a crumbled paper textured appearance. 

  

Browse my shop for more unique and fun custom gifts

always remember if you find something you like but it isn't on the product you want, send me a message using the contact button. I will gladly personalize your order for you. Requests are welcomed.

More Floral themed gifts are on the way just in time for Spring. Keep checking back to see what's new. Thanks for looking!

Art Challenge- Wet/Hot

As you may have read previously in my last Art Challenge article, I have tuned in to the fun weekly events by 2 Things Blog and have begun participating as well. These fun events are free art challenges where 2 random subjects are chosen, and those who would like to join in artistically express their own unique interpretations of those 2 subjects thru photography, painting, crafting, digital art or whichever art form feels comfortable to them. Anyone's welcomed to join these art challenges and enter their art interpretations each week, so long as it's family friendly. 

This week's theme was Wet/Hot and here is my entry:

The Path Less Travelled © 2011 Kristina Conatser (BWC Designs).

The image above is my interpretation of this week's theme- wet/hot. When I think of this week's theme, I recall playing at the creek on a hot summer evening as a child. The Sun's reflect's on the wavy surface of the water as it flows ever so gently, heating the water up to a lukewarm and playful temperature; perfect for fun! This is where I am taken as I interpret this week's theme... where does it take you?

What did you think of my digital art interpretation? I would love to hear from you! Thank you for viewing and following Thru My Lens art blog.  I also would like to say thanks again  2 Things Blog members for giving me the opportunity. I had so much fun!

Art Challenge- Bar/Yellow

I was invited by a very talented friend of mine, to join another blog in their weekly "2 Things" art challenges. I thought this was a great idea. Right now, you're probably wondering what the "2 Things" art challenge is, so I will tell you. Every week, the author of 2 Things Blog chooses 2 random subject that we artists must interpret into our artwork anyway we wish. It's all about using creativity, imagination and having fun. Anyone can join (including you!) and any form of art is welcomed, so long as it's family friendly.

This week's Challenge is- Bar/Yellow.

Here is my entry:

 Beauty Revealed © 2011 Kristina Conatser (BWC Designs)

The image above is my interpretation of this weeks art challenge. For the yellow, I chose a photograph of a blooming Sunflower and then photo-shopped the image causing bar-like separations within the graphic. To me, it almost looks as if vertical blinds have opened revealing a beautiful springy flower. 


What do you think of my floral image? I would love to hear from you! Thanks for viewing and thanks to 2 Things Blog for the art challenge opportunity.

New beginnings...

Hi, thanks for peering Thru My Lens. My name is Kristina, or KC for short. I am a self-taught artist with a love for creativity, imagination and all things beautiful. I believe that art is an expression of the soul. It is an outward reflection of our innermost thoughts and feelings. It is a universal language. Read more about me HERE.

My hope for this blog is to share my artwork, poetry and photography with others so that it may inspire the artist within you to express yourself. Art is naturally a part of who we are and it is what we are because we are creation. We are all a form of artwork; each of us individual, beautiful and inspiring. 

My goal for my creations is that they may help others to enjoy the simple things... those things we often over-look and forget. The little joys, inspirations, and times of faith that we tend to forget are what inspire us to become better, to dream, grow and to change. When we look for the beauty within creation, we can change our perspectives, our actions and who we are. I hope that Thru My lens my readers will see the beauty all around them as well as within them. 

New Beginnings by BWC Designs