Jars – Scribble Picnic
Today the prompt for #Scribblepicnic is JARS.
I checked the definition of jar, as most people would probably think of a glass jar.
I painted this picture years ago after at trip to Tubac, Arizona. The lines are to signify ancient and I used a white and black spray paint on the paper first. The painting is hanging in our home in AZ. It is large about 24 X 14 inches.
Of course when I think of jars I think of the story of jars of water made into wine in the Bible. I remember telling that story to the kids at vacation Bible school one summer when each day we took a walk through some of the biblical historical cities where Jesus went.
It was great. I made a large bus from cardboard, painted it. Then we put a hole through the roof. Two of us fit inside with puppets poking out the top. My friend pretended she was the driver and the two inside the bus entered the church from the back with the CD player blaring with the entry song. Grab your shades and a bottle of water, this place is going to get hotter and hotter.
Then the puppets talked about what they were going to learn during the Vacation Bible School. I can’t find any pictures in my computer although I searched.
Good memories of that week.
On thinking about pots I also remembered a story I worked on awhile ago. Here is a picture from that story.
Sorry I didn’t have time to make an original this week. Can’t wait to see the rest of #ScribblePicnic’s pictures.
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This is gorgeous, Janis! I first thought that you had used the batik technique.
There’s nothing like Vacation Bible School week, as a kid or as a worker! Have great memories of so many different ones we’ve done. Just finished up one this past week with a space theme, pointing, as usual, to God’s great love and the plan he has for us.
great old looking textures on the first one 🙂
Even without time to do an original for this week you, as always, show us astounding work Janis.
Have a great weekend –
Mary,
Thank you. I am really running short of time lately – next week I am away but have sketched a little fox so at least I have that to show. Would love to find time to paint him.
Blessings,
Janis
Janis, I love your painting. It reminds me of cave paintings with the black and white etchings running through. But so much more colorful.
Lorraine,
That would make an interesting painting – Cave art – but using my own pictures and the spray stuff.
Blessings
Janis
I think the effect on that first piece is really compelling, Janis, and the colours on the second work well together too. Thank you for showing us!
BTW, I left a reply to your thoughtful comment on my blog, should you care to read it later. 🙂
Lovely picture choices for this week, Janis. I love the first piece…very interesting and I like the black and white effects.
Serena,
Thank you so much.
blessings
Janis
I like the effect of the first piece, makes it a bit abstract & great colors.
have a lovely day.
It’s funny Lissa, I think I put the spray on the paper first. Then I drew the pots and painted them. I liked the way it became more than a still life.
Blessings
Jansi
Janis, the Bible is full of wonderful jars…I painted several and love both of your selections for this week.
Wanda,
That might make for an interesting collage – the jars of the Bible. What do you think?
Blessings
Janis
Lovely pieces Janis, love the crackled effect on your jar piece.
Christine,
I was happy how the jar piece turned out.
Blessings
Janis