Come on Ride the Train
January 12th, 2008
These are the pieces I showed below after I drew in and painted the figures over the collage. I worked on them at different points during the day and finished up last night while the hubster played guitar on the couch. I love when he plays music while I paint. The creative energy in the room makes my heart feel so big.
They're not done yet. Next step will be writing inside their bodies what these figures are thinking as they ride the subway. Funny sychronicity...as I was thinking about putting this post up, I was perusing the newspaper and saw that today is the day of the 7th annual No Pants Subway Ride. Yes, you heard me right (or read me right rather.) The event is organized by an Improv Everywhere, which is based in NYC, but the event happens in cities all over the world. So, if you're feeling brave or voyeuristic, go check it out in your city! Heh. After looking around IE's site a little more I came upon this story of a mass de-shirting in Abercrombie & Fitch, which totally cracked me up. I love a good sense of humor.
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leah, i am really enjoying watching this piece develop…re: “no pants subway”…unfortunately there is no subway in seattle. i wonder if they have reopened the underground bus tunnel yet??? happy creating!
Posted by: lucy | Jan 12, 2008 at 2:02 pm |
this is fun watchong your art develope–!
I have several new Creative Every Day blog posts–one a textile design I am painting, and a repurposed cashmere sweater…http://foxyartstudio.blogspot.com/
I wish more folks would leave links to their creative every day projects here–so they are easy to find?
Posted by: aurora fox | Jan 12, 2008 at 2:08 pm |
I love your pieces in this post. I would love to see the final piece once finished!
I also would love to be part of Creative Everyday. I was just telling my friend how I really need to push myself to be creative!! I have taken many classes to try to keep creativity alive but lately I have been slacking. Thanks for creating this project. I look forward to enjoying the talents of all the other members
Posted by: Lorena | Jan 12, 2008 at 2:16 pm |
Hi Leah,
These pieces are wonderful! I can’t wait to see them finished. Nice work.
Thank you again for the link. I’ve met a few wonderful artists from it, and I really appreciate the publicity.
Though I am in Creative Every Day, I haven’t been blogging specifically about it. I do create every day, and blog about that, so I hope that’s OK.
I really enjoy your posts. This is a very fun one with the links to the No Pants Subway Ride.
Posted by: Kris Cahill | Jan 12, 2008 at 3:19 pm |
These pieces are gorgeous. So much inspiration here! I want to be a part of the Creative Everyday challenge! Count me in.
Holly
Los Angeles, CA
Posted by: Holly | Jan 12, 2008 at 3:47 pm |
Love what you are doing, thanks for posting your pics…would love to see the finished product. I have been quite busy myself, thanks to this challenge, check it out here…
http://www.ramblingsofanoutsideartist.blogspot.com/
Posted by: June | Jan 12, 2008 at 5:44 pm |
I’m finding that the more creative I am – the more creative I am. I have posted a recent work – scary to do that.
I’ve never been on a subway, never lived anywhere that had one.
Posted by: Rebecca | Jan 12, 2008 at 8:12 pm |
I really enjoyed this post and the artwork. Can’t wait to see the finished product.
I am creative every day, so I suppose I should join your list. I have not kept track of what it entails and I know there is a button I should download. I’ll go look for it right away.
Posted by: Irene | Jan 12, 2008 at 8:15 pm |
I really enjoyed this post and the artwork. Can’t wait to see the finished product.
I am creative every day, so I suppose I should join your list. I have not kept track of what it entails and I know there is a button I should download. I’ll go look for it right away.
Posted by: Irene | Jan 12, 2008 at 8:16 pm |
oh delicious art! oh delicious food! oh delicious writing! oh delicious paper source! oh delicious cups! oh delicious blog reading! i am just catching up with you, dear leah…and i am finding everything about your last several posts absolutely (yes, you guessed it) DELICIOUS!
your creativity has overflowed right out of my computer screen and into me! thank you for inspiring me on a regular basis.
love you,
j.
ps.
i’m just about to order the Organizing for the Spirit book. thanks for linking to it!
Posted by: Jessie | Jan 12, 2008 at 9:33 pm |
LOVE LOVE LOVE your subway series….one day I will have money saved to get me one…….lol
Thanks for stopping by – your comments truly add a smile to my day!!
I wish we had subways in Florida but alas NONE – so I cannot go and watch anyone with no pants nor can I participate….LOL – the only subway I would ever see is your art – I think that is what attracts me to them..
I hope your weekend is wonderful – let me know if you get a live signature – I think it is a neat idea!!!
Peace–Ellie
Posted by: ELLIE | Jan 12, 2008 at 11:00 pm |
I love these! Great idea to capture these little moments on the subway in your art!
Posted by: Julia | Jan 13, 2008 at 8:37 am |
Oh yeah – I wanted to say that you and your husband rock!
Posted by: Julia | Jan 13, 2008 at 8:38 am |