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Friday, 5 March 2010

Creativity

I read a great quote by Sir Isaac Newton today (you know, the apple-on-head-I'll-call-it-gravity-guy), which inspired me to create this piece. The quote reads:

An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail.
—Isaac Newton

I created an 8"x8" mosaic of 64 one inch stamped tiles and then cut a mask on the Cricut to fix over the top. I have mixed feelings about it, in some ways it works and in others it doesn't, at least to my eye. Still, Isaac told me not to be afraid to fail, so I'm not! LOL
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25 comments:

  1. Anonymous5 March 2010 at 00:32

    Thumbs up on this one, Dan. Great quote, great Artisti piece.

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  2. Patty5 March 2010 at 00:32

    I like how you put that quote on paper - with paper! Very creative! :D

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  3. Dawn5 March 2010 at 00:46

    I like how the whole thing comes together. Something about the near chaos of the piece definitely speaks of how most create. Keep creating Dan...I always learn something from your designs.

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  4. Amy (aka Aimitup)5 March 2010 at 00:47

    I think it works - I love type and some of your recent projects are inspiring me to create some typography-related projects.

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  5. Sarah5 March 2010 at 00:49

    it works.

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  6. Alicia B5 March 2010 at 01:16

    Dan that is so great. I am amazed at how you laid it out so well! Thanks for sharing, Alicia

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  7. Jun Bug House5 March 2010 at 01:20

    LOVE IT!!!!!!!
    **U**
    Nance

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  8. Anonymous5 March 2010 at 02:09

    How cool Dan!!!

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  9. Carol's Crafts5 March 2010 at 02:47

    That's really cool, Dan.

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  10. Anonymous5 March 2010 at 06:28

    Brilliant Dan! Loving it. TFS. HeyJude! x

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  11. Hels Sheridan5 March 2010 at 06:47

    W~O~W...this is stunningly gorgeous..love it!! x

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  12. Andrea5 March 2010 at 06:51

    that must of taken some working out to get that to all fit perfectly, its word great and I was reading what it said before I read your post, silly me would of made it a lot easier, great work as ever Dan xx

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  13. Unknown5 March 2010 at 09:35

    Luvverly ... and a bit clever ... that's what that is! XXX

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  14. salamanda5 March 2010 at 10:50

    I like the typography and the way the letters are related but separate (that make sense?).

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  15. Denise5 March 2010 at 12:07

    Hi Dan,thanks for your comment on my blog.Love your latest creation,as I do all your work,loved yours and Linda's take on each other's creations a while ago - hope you're well.x

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  16. Myzdamena5 March 2010 at 12:22

    Oh, that is so wonderful!

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  17. Heavenly Anarchist5 March 2010 at 13:00

    Wow! looks very effective, love the style of lettering

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  18. Alix5 March 2010 at 13:47

    wow dan, that is amazing...i love that quote too...and i really like what you've done with it...sort of takes a while to take it all in!

    you are inspiring!

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  19. Dorothy5 March 2010 at 19:42

    Hey Dan!! I sent you an award!!
    Have a great day!!
    Dorothy

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  20. Dorothy5 March 2010 at 19:44

    OOPS!
    Dan...Its on my blog!
    Dorothy
    handmadebydorothy.blogspot.com

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  21. Ellen5 March 2010 at 21:23

    Unique! Very interesting and inspiring!

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  22. Angelnorth6 March 2010 at 16:43

    Great idea to stamp a base and use the "stencil" effect over the top, I think this looks fab Dan!

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  23. Anonymous6 March 2010 at 17:31

    Fantastic art Dan!

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  24. Carmen6 March 2010 at 23:20

    So out there, Dan. Very creative!

    Carmen

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  25. Anonymous7 March 2010 at 17:03

    Loving this! How wonderfully creative. Helps that I am addicted to fantastic quotes too!

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