I made this Dreambox today in response to Helga's blog challenge. I had to combine 3 of her previous challenges in one! O.K.- I was inspired by my loved ones,( my boys)I used pattern in the painting of the metal box, and I was inspired to make this project by looking at the very cool Dreamboxes from Helga's class at Art and Soul. I made transparencies from my boys current photos and made little birds from their newborn photos. I attached charms along the bottom edge. The word SOAR and the bird images and charms remind me of how they are flying away more every day. My greatest wish is that they will always soar into their futures. The inside collage was difficult to photograph because of the reflective surface of the plastic transparencies.
Hi Jennifer, I had the same problem with photo glares until someone told me to turn off the flash when doing photos of my art. I thought the picture wouldn't take but it works like magic! Try it and let me know how you make out. xo Maron #220
I have a degree in Child Development and have been teaching for 25 years. Most of these years have been spent with second graders with the exception of 4 years in first grade. I love introducing my students to the joy of reading "chapter books" and the language of literature.
I am a mixed-media artist and am lucky to be teaching at a fine arts magnet school. I use music and visual art every day in my classroom.
I have been married for 29 years and my husband teaches High School English. I have raised 4 wonderful kids and am still working on the yellow labs that live in our house.
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I really love the dream boxes you do. What a great sentiment for the boys. Good mama....
xo, juls
Hi Jennifer,
I had the same problem with photo glares until someone told me to turn off the flash when doing photos of my art. I thought the picture wouldn't take but it works like magic! Try it and let me know how you make out.
xo Maron #220
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