We were given a random box of, well… junk, the other day, by the guy at the nursery; I thought it was sweet (he gave it to Punk to play with, I think) while Mr thought it was weird. It’s funny how differently we see things.
Anyway, there wasn’t much of use in there, except a really cool ice-cream scoop. There were a few coasters in there too which I thought I’d do something with.
I painted them with Gesso & wracked my brain; what would be something cool to put on a coaster?
When I think of coasters I think of pubs, bars, alcohol, music, glamour – maybe not the most child-friendly themes. I decided in the end to go with pretty girls, in the style of the Archie comics.
I went through a huge phase when I was younger of drawing people in this style & it was really fun to revisit that.
I covered them with a couple of coats of matt varnish, but even so, I don’t know if I want to use them as coasters after all.
More creative spaces here. (And, if you’re partial to a bit of meme, make sure to swing by Saturday, we have a bit of a homecoming….)
They look awesome, i wouldnt use them as coasters either way too nice for that!
ReplyDeleteHow cool! I love Archie and his friends. I wonder if I have any of the comics left. Stored away back home.
ReplyDeleteLove them Vic! When you mentioned that you used to draw in this style, you reminded me of Year 9 science classes where I perfected my Garfield drawing! Not half as cool as Archie et al! Great project!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow, you are awesome!
ReplyDeleteThey are fantastic. I don't know if I would have the heart to use them as coasters either.
ReplyDeleteThey are awesome! I am so jealous of your drawing skills!
ReplyDeleteI cant draw to save myself!
VERY cool! Used to love Archie, Veronica, Betty, Jughead and Reggie (OK maybe not Reggie, a little too slick for me). Cyndy
ReplyDeleteThey are fantastic! Love them. I'd be putting them on the wall rather than the table...
ReplyDeleteVery, very cool !
ReplyDeleteHey Vic, you did a great job of renewing those coasters. They are funky! I'd really love to grab that Archie comic and have a read, I used to LOVE them.
ReplyDeletethey are beautiful
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteWe used to use something on our skate boards that was a two part thing from the hard ware store that was equal to 50 coats of varnish...that would protect them fo shiz!.
Mxo
PS. Dongle
OMG they are the coolest things ever. If I had one little iota of your talents, I'd be a happy woman!
ReplyDeleteI used to draw Archie comics when I was a kid! These are great :-)
ReplyDeleteThey look awesome! Very cool : )
ReplyDeletethey look amazing! remind me of Polaroids too :-)
ReplyDeleteThese are so cool Vic. I love the way you look at things differently and so creatively. x
ReplyDeleteThey're fantastic - you're very clever! I wouldn't use them as coasters either - I'd frame them.
ReplyDeleteSarah xxx
Fabulous! You really should open a shop! I have fond memories of Archie and the gang.
ReplyDeleteThey are so cool! I loved Archie comics when I was a kid. We had heaps of them.
ReplyDeleteThey are fantastic! I would hang them on my wall as a little feature!
ReplyDeleteSweet! Love these.
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uuummm..awesome!!!
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