Peridot is the birthstone of August and green is one of my very favorite colors. It has many symbolic meanings: It has been said that its owner, when worn would have the power of invisibility. Some people believes it can bring peace and protection. It has also been worn to calm anger by soothing ones nerves, expelling negative energy. My favorite symbolism and the one I found inspriation from was that it promises growth for the future and gives strength to individuals. GIVES STRENGTH.
Onward and upward. We shall gain strength this month from the process of this challenge.
August is a transitional month for many of us who are effected by school. Summer winds down, vacations come to an end and nerves arise because of going to a new school and the weather will be changing. It's a time where we may need to find love and strength from a new source. Focus on something bright green and go with it.
This challenge has a few challenges to meet.
I want you to make a soap with a food product that, after some cure time, you can photograph next to or on food product's place of origin. For instance: incorporate cherries into your soap recipe and when it's ready, photograph your soap at the base of a cherry tree next to the fallen berries. Or use milk in your soap and take pictures of a cow alongside the soap maybe on a fence, or stump. I have to insist you take photographs by natural light.
In short, find a food product that you will be able to access its source at a later time, then use the food in your soap and once that is complete, you must then photograph the soap at the place of the food ingredient's origin. I will accept ONLY those photographed by natural light. Be creative. Be you: unique. Think outside the box and don't be afraid of trying new things. Remember, I do this so you can grow as an artist and expand your thought process. We all think so differently from each other that it's fun to see all of the interpretations of these challenges!
Please post your photos in my Facebook group: Soap Challenge Gallery with the hashtag: #origins to be considered for this challenge. Ends: August 25th. You can take on this challenge multiple times if you wish. Please do not post photos of previous soaps. That is cheating. You have to MAKE the soap for this. That is the point of these challenges.
Good luck! There is a tiny prize for the winner of something meaningful. Thank you again, for all your wonderful participation.
Onward and upward. We shall gain strength this month from the process of this challenge.
August is a transitional month for many of us who are effected by school. Summer winds down, vacations come to an end and nerves arise because of going to a new school and the weather will be changing. It's a time where we may need to find love and strength from a new source. Focus on something bright green and go with it.
This challenge has a few challenges to meet.
I want you to make a soap with a food product that, after some cure time, you can photograph next to or on food product's place of origin. For instance: incorporate cherries into your soap recipe and when it's ready, photograph your soap at the base of a cherry tree next to the fallen berries. Or use milk in your soap and take pictures of a cow alongside the soap maybe on a fence, or stump. I have to insist you take photographs by natural light.
In short, find a food product that you will be able to access its source at a later time, then use the food in your soap and once that is complete, you must then photograph the soap at the place of the food ingredient's origin. I will accept ONLY those photographed by natural light. Be creative. Be you: unique. Think outside the box and don't be afraid of trying new things. Remember, I do this so you can grow as an artist and expand your thought process. We all think so differently from each other that it's fun to see all of the interpretations of these challenges!
Please post your photos in my Facebook group: Soap Challenge Gallery with the hashtag: #origins to be considered for this challenge. Ends: August 25th. You can take on this challenge multiple times if you wish. Please do not post photos of previous soaps. That is cheating. You have to MAKE the soap for this. That is the point of these challenges.
Good luck! There is a tiny prize for the winner of something meaningful. Thank you again, for all your wonderful participation.
