Peztastic!
Noticing how late it was getting I said to Cam, “I haven’t posted an entry yet! Hrmm..don’t know what to post, so I’ll just post a bunch of cool links tonight”. When I typed a search for “Cool art blogs” to get some new sites (not that we need any with all the cool ones doing the Artist’s Way), I noticed about 6 links down, “9 Moons Ago” among some others. Then I thought, “Wow. Hey yeah..if I’m an art blog, where’s my ART?!” So I decided to draw something quick and dirty. Cam sugggested a couple of pez dispensers as subject matter, and I thought that would be cool. I sketched them, scanned the drawing, and colored them in photoshop. Love how it turned out! I’ve got to do some more of this kind of thing! I bring you Luke Pezwalker and Batpez:
The Pez dispensers got me thinking about childhood things, and some of the tasks this week focus on childhood memories and experiences. I even had a dream last night in which I was a child, back in my old neighborhood with friends I haven’t seen in years..and I mean YEARS! But it’s cool to be an adult and still have that sense of play that you had as a child. I sent Cam those Pez dispensers along with other fun toys one year; silly putty, a dart gun, a coloring book and sparkle crayons. I sent another friend a clear purple “toy box” with play-doh, bubbles and a few other fun things. She said it was one of the best gifts she’s ever gotten in the mail. I think for my Artist Date this week I’m going to buy myself a toy! Something small, but fun. Still thinking of the favorite childhood food I want to have/make this week. Yep, I think I’m in the groove of things. Next thing on my list is to take a look at my habits! That’s a good one.
January 23rd, 2006 at 7:42 pm
that drawing is too cool…
wow…
and thanks for making me think about
all the fun things that i could mail
out to some of my friends…thats
a great idea! i know i would be excited
to get silly putty in the mail
teehee
:)
January 23rd, 2006 at 8:55 pm
love the pez!! i put santa pez dispensers on a few christmas gifts this year. much fun. and toys are the best. if you have some equivalent of a dollar store near you, those are always a good place to buy silly stuff…once, many years ago, i went in a dollar store and came out with a rubber chicken and a pair of yellow, rediculously over-sized sunglasses. total fun. :-)
January 24th, 2006 at 2:41 am
Love the pez drawing. The shadows you gave them are wonderful. I feel like they are ready to pop out of the computer screen to me.
January 24th, 2006 at 4:51 am
I LOVE your drawing of the pez dispensers. On my second artist date I took myself to a candy store and went wild. Your drawing is very cool…superheroes and candy what better childhood memories are there?
January 24th, 2006 at 11:38 am
Thanks, everyone!
Kat, thanks for the idea. They have $2 stores here, because the value of the dollar is a little different. Rubber chickens are hilarious! I always think of Garfield because he used one to smack Jon. Hehe.
January 25th, 2006 at 6:02 pm
Super drawing!
Love Pez candies. Something about those tiny pieces of sugar is just delightful. And I have yet to let one melt in my mouth all the way through. I’m just too impatient and have to bite! LOL
Thanks for the childhood memory!
January 26th, 2006 at 2:30 am
*lives for Pez* Excellent stuff Ames!!! The one on the left looks like Stewart Copeland!!! I want a Millsy one with the stringy hair!!! I wrote to Pez about a year ago about their ingredients or something (looooong story) and they were so sweet-being a sweet company- and they sent me so many packets of Pez to say thanks for taking an interest!!! I still haven’t had the time to write back and say thanks though :o(
January 26th, 2006 at 8:38 am
Paint Chip,
Thanks! He he..yep..I bite them too. I also am too impatient to save any..usually eat them one after the other!
Sarah,
That’s funny! Only you! Really cool though, that they sent you lots of packets!