Simple Holiday Art

Well, the bulbs are planted, the leaves are raked, and most of my pots are put away.  

I'll be working on a winter vignette in the garden when the holiday greens are in but until then I've been making some art for the house after the beans go to sleep.

This is a quick piece for a Thanksgiving vignette which can easily transition into Christmas.

Super simple! 

Here is what you need...

~a metallic pen

~a ruler

~thick weighted paper (I used watercolor paper)

~and a shape...here I used a leaf shape but any will do...snowflake, tree, ornament 

1. Simply make a line at the top of your paper with your pen
2. Trace your shape on your line until you have made a full row
3. Continue this process down the page
4. Add lines in the center of your shape that accent your "shape" (I placed the ruler in the center of the leaf to create lines on both sides)
5. And lastly define each shape with your pen by thickening up your lines

The overall repetition of the simple shapes makes the composition work for me.  I have a love for pattern and printmaking but without an adequate studio, decided to create the "print" look with pen.

Happy making, baking, and growing friends!!!

linking with... The Winthrop Chronicles, Jennifer Rizzo, I Should Be Mopping The Floor, Liz Marie Blog, Wonderful at Home, The Shabby Nest