Tag: ICAD 2024

ICAD 2024: Week 1

  • Mixed media on an index card, with collage and green scribbles. Cut and pasted text says "Find yourself again."
  • Mixed media on an index card, with collage and black scribbles. Cut and pasted text says "Choose your heart."
  • Mixed media on an index card, with collage and pink scribbles. Cut and pasted text says "Keep it simple."
  • Mixed media on an index card, with collage and red scribbles. Cut and pasted text says "Leave your worries."
  • Mixed media on an index card, with collage and pink and orange scribbles. Cut and pasted text says "Connect more."
  • Mixed media on an index card, with collage and purple scribbles. Cut and pasted text says "Discover beautiful happy places."
  • Mixed media on an index card, with collage and green scribbles. Cut and pasted text says "Find your people."

Each year, Tammy Garcia of Daisy Yellow hosts the Index Card a Day (ICAD) challenge. From June 1-July 31, you’re invited to create 61 pieces of art on index cards. There are very few rules, but if you find guidelines helpful, you can find weekly prompts and themes on Instagram and Tammy’s website. You can join in anytime!

Last year, I traveled way outside my comfort zone to explore making mini mixed media portraits. I only lasted nine days, but learned a lot! This year, I’m back to abstract mixed media, and am adding found words to create inspirational messages. Flip through the slideshow above to see the first week of cards.

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