New Work Wednesday & The Map Project

3/14/2012

My new painting this week is entitled Mauna Loa.

Mauna Loa

This painting layers a Hawaiian map, olivine, acrylic media and paint on a small stretched canvas.

I actually like this painting as a diptych with Islands, which I finished and posted last week.
Together, these paintings extend the chain of islands created by the olivine arrangement:

Mauna Loa & Islands as a diptych

Last week, I also signed up for The Map Project at Art House Co-op!
There was no way I could pass up this project about maps!

1000 participants signed up for this free project, to create both real and imaginary maps, to be displayed all together in Brooklyn, New York! The only requirement is that the maps fold down to a size no larger than 4" x 6".

Lost Lake

My submission is entitled Lost Lake.
I used Prismacolor colored pencils on hand-painted Arches Text Wove paper.
It measures 8" x 20" unfolded. I can't wait for it to meet 999 other maps!

Thanks so much for visiting my blog!
Hope you're having a wonderful week!
Mary^

59 Comments

Paige @ Little Nostalgia link

3/13/2012 08:52:44 pm

Aw, man! I wish I'd heard about the Map Project! That sounds so fun. :-)

Heather Haymart link

3/13/2012 10:43:25 pm

That Map Project was made for you! I love how active and involved you are in cool projects. I really like your new pieces too!

Mary C. Nasser link

3/13/2012 11:34:08 pm

Thanks, Heather!
Looking forward to the Artsy People Club in April!!
Will be fun to make art with you again!
~Mary

Holly link

3/13/2012 10:59:10 pm

The map project is such a sweet idea! Are they going to post them online too or only at their show?

Mary C. Nasser link

3/13/2012 11:33:08 pm

Hi, Holly.
I hope the photos of the 1000 maps together are posted online. :)
I won't be in Brooklyn to see the show in person.
I will keep you posted!
~Mary

Shawn Miles link

3/13/2012 11:05:07 pm

This really is a great story. I love the map and everything it tells

Kimberly Jones link

3/14/2012 12:18:40 am

Mary, this beautiful! I especially love it with the other map. The color palette is so pretty!

Judy Shea link

3/14/2012 12:31:33 am

Mary.. just awesome. You know teal is my favorite color and it's so striking with the other colors. Winner!

Dana link

3/14/2012 03:11:12 am

I find maps fascinating! Your new painting is pretty awesome. :)

Aulani Photography link

3/14/2012 07:59:28 am

What an awesome idea on the map project I love it!

Suzy link

3/14/2012 12:42:40 pm

You are such an incredilble artist! Thank you for visiting my blog! I am honored you stopped by!

fat cow hosting link

3/15/2012 12:26:36 am

Ohh, sounds great! I like this Map Project. Just fascinating!

Cheryl's Excellent Adventure link

3/15/2012 11:44:59 am

I signed up for the map project, too.

I have always loved maps. I love your art. Thank you for sharing it online.

Helen Campbell link

3/15/2012 02:15:06 pm

This is wonderful! I love the colors, and it does go perfectly as a diptych with Islands. Happy PPF! Helen @ Natures Walk

Rhonda link

3/15/2012 02:30:44 pm

I saw that project at the Art House Co-op and immediately thought of you! Love this new piece. Happy PPF! :-)

Becca link

3/15/2012 03:23:16 pm

Great piece Mary! Once again I'm loving your choice of colors and texture. Cool map project too!

Hybrid J link

3/15/2012 04:52:27 pm

Another wonderful creation of yours! And have a fantastic time with the Art House Map Project! :)

lesley link

3/15/2012 05:40:51 pm

I like that your painting is divided into rectangles and squares. I like straight lines. I like that each area is different from the others. Your imaginary map is fab - a great project to do and certainly one you couldn't pass on.
Happy PPF

Linda R link

3/15/2012 06:22:04 pm

I enjoy seeing your art.. and the Map Project sounds so cool.. Cant wait to see more on that..

Happy PPF!

Kokopelli link

3/15/2012 07:29:56 pm

What a cool project with the 1000 maps! I hope you'll post links where to see the other 999. Happy PPF!

Annette G link

3/15/2012 07:54:08 pm

Loving your new collaged map Mary. The Map Challenge has your name written all over it..........and yours is terrific. Happy PPF and have a great weekend, Annette x

Kat link

3/15/2012 08:07:24 pm

Great piece, so interesting! Happy PPF xx

Carolyn Dube link

3/15/2012 09:38:19 pm

I love how the 2 look when they are together!!! Your map for The Map Project is fantastic!!! How cool that there will 1000 maps together!!!!!

carlarey link

3/15/2012 10:24:21 pm

This looks really great paired with the other painting, I can see how people would have to own more than one piece of your work.

The map project is fascinating, perfect for you.

pointypix link

3/15/2012 11:12:19 pm

this is gorgeous - I love how it's all in little squares/rectangles and you're right, it looks fab beside last week's painting too!

carol link

3/15/2012 11:24:02 pm

Lovely creation ~ so colorful and textural ~ fun map for map project ~ it is You ~ fun! ~ thanks, namaste, Carol ~ Happy Weekend ^_^

Debbie link

3/15/2012 11:51:53 pm

Hawaii is really on my mind this time of year. We are not having the unseasonably warm temps where I live. The two paintings look great together -- you have such an interesting variety of texture, shape, line and color. The map project sounds fun.

annie! link

3/15/2012 11:58:02 pm

Your maps are delightful...and beautiful!

Faye link

3/16/2012 12:00:29 am

Mary, I love maps too and can entertain myself for hours with an atlas. These are so gorgeous with the opposites on the color wheel. Love the olivine too.

Sophia link

3/16/2012 12:56:15 am

Mary, your Mauna Loa turned out wonderful. I love the blues and peaches mixed together. Nice! :)

Tammie link

3/16/2012 01:23:10 am

how exciting that you found a art project to be part of that is perfect for you and your map passion! wishing you the best fun with that. For some reason i thought you living on one of the islands, perhaps you are in love with them? Wonderful to see your latest piece.

Mari link

3/16/2012 01:55:03 am

Your work is truly very interesting, I admire how you have so many ideas on the same theme.Saludos

Robin link

3/16/2012 02:08:12 am

Mary, I always enjoy your map art! I really like the geometric nature of your new piece. Happy PPF! #6 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33

Anne link

3/16/2012 02:11:46 am

Just awesome, love your work!

KAT link

3/16/2012 02:46:15 am

your textures and colors always amaze my brain ! love your art

-KAT-

Catherine Constance link

3/16/2012 03:04:39 am

Love the textures...what a great idea...map projects is.. :)

NatashaMay link

3/16/2012 05:21:25 am

I like th diptych, too. :) Gorgeous!

Sadee Schilling link

3/16/2012 06:01:50 am

Mmmm, turquoise and terracotta! So pretty!

Tracey Fletcher King link

3/16/2012 06:27:15 am

that map prject sounds like fun and I love the work as a diptych.... they really look even more beautiful together...xx

Jennibellie link

3/16/2012 07:13:24 am

Beautiful!!! Definitely it is made for you, youll really enjoy tfs much love Jennibellie xxx

Lynn Cohen link

3/16/2012 09:32:52 am

this reminds me of a very beautiful textured quilt. Just got off the phone with best friend just back from two weeks in Hawaii. You and she are bring back Hawaii memories of my visit there too many years ago.

Jill link

3/16/2012 10:25:54 am

Wow, you must have been so thrilled to see The Map Project! How perfect for you. Love your entry! Happy PPF!

kea pea link

3/16/2012 11:13:05 am

as soon as I saw the map project. I thought of you (of course I did!) Cannot wait to see all that you create !
xokp

Samantha link

3/16/2012 01:05:53 pm

What a cool project, how neat to be a participant!

cat @ sea.sky.stone. link

3/16/2012 01:16:10 pm

I love the paintings, and also like them together as a diptych! Thanks for stopping by my blog--I've just added yours to my feed, too. Nice to meet you :)

Kristin Van Valkenburgh

3/16/2012 04:41:46 pm

I am so enamored of your work! The colors and textures you create are always so striking. Really beautiful, xoxo

Cynthia Schelzig link

3/16/2012 04:59:34 pm

The tourist board of Hawaiiii should see this piece....just fabulous work!!

Valerie-Jael Tups link

3/16/2012 05:05:30 pm

Lovely work, hope you map meets up with all the others to make a new world! Valerie

Paula - Buenos Aires link

3/16/2012 09:44:41 pm

Awesome textures and colours. Love the turquoise and the olivine. The paintings work great together.

Marji link

3/16/2012 11:44:34 pm

Love your map work. Great colors. Happy PPF!

Nora Clemens-Gallo link

3/17/2012 02:30:26 am

Your map is beautiful and full of color. Love al the texture in it!!! Congratulations in your new project and have a wonderful weekend!

Carol Samsel

3/17/2012 10:10:25 am

WOW! Your new project is exciting and made just for you!!

Belinda link

3/17/2012 12:18:23 pm

I totally thought of you when I saw the Map Project on The Sketchbook Project!! I know you'll do an awesome job! Love your post this weekend!!

Sabina link

3/17/2012 11:05:36 pm

What a cool project! Glad you entered. And I love the multi-textural look of that top map, especially the bits that look like gold.

jean Zoss link

3/18/2012 01:29:06 am

i am enjoying stopping by here each week...yours is my very favorite color palette...i also like how many textures you incorporate...thanks for the info on the map project too! happy PPF week!

Annabelle link

3/18/2012 02:29:30 am

Nice post. I think this totally up your alley....good luck
Annabelle : )

EVA link

3/18/2012 06:40:15 am

They look fabulous together Mary! I also really like your Lost Lake map - beautiful.

Jen link

3/19/2012 03:29:16 pm

Hi Mary! Mauna Loa is so pretty. The texture & color is gorgeous. It is always so interesting to see how you put pieces together. Thank you for coming by my blog & following! I love making new art friends. :) Happy PPF too.

Pauline Leger link

3/20/2012 02:26:37 am

Mary the map girl! This is FABULOUS - both the painting (Mauna Loa) and the LOST LAKE entry!! How exciting. You did a fantastic job with the colored pencils. And in Mauna Loa, i love how we see specks of the turquoise color in almost every "section". Great work! xoxo