"the Altered Brush Project" - new brushes to share...

we are starting to get altered brushes almost everyday at the studio...its like christmas every time we go to the mailbox. we have gotten so much response to this collaboration, i wanted to share with you the latest altered brushes as we receive them. i have a feeling in a couple weeks they will not be coming in one at a time so i want to make sure i keep you up to date with this amazing ART...truly, truly humbled by the creativity.

(if this is your first time hearing about "the Altered Brush Project" read here for its introduction and to see the first brushes that kicked of this awesome art collaboration.)

brush by Michelle Ward

our first international brush by one of my favorite Canadians, Karen Ellis

brush by our Studio manager, Melissa Mcclary (the locals will totally get the symbolism in her brush!)

brush by Pam Garrison

brush by local Artist Pascale Salahie

brush by Debbie Davis

this awesome drippy brush is by our shipping manager Liz Poole

even my mom, better known as "grandma cookie", has jumped on the bandwagon!

way to go MOM!

if you haven't already, join in today!

"The Altered Brush Project"

display your creativity, market your skills, join the art collaboration and own a place in the studio.

1. Purchase one of our brushes & a spot on our wall. For your purchase you will receive one of our unfinished paintbrushes, space to display your altered brush and market yourself in the studio (price includes the cost of shipping).
2. Alter the brush anyway your creative spirit takes you. They can be as simple or elaborate as you like NOTE: do not obstruct the hole in the handle so that it can be hung on the wall
3. Sign and date the back of the brush giving it your artists’ signature!
4. Attach your personal calling card (business card size) with any information about yourself you feel comfortable sharing that hangs through the hole in the brush handle
5. Mail or return the brush to the studio:

donna downey studios
501 s old statesville rd.
huntersville, nc 28078

i will share pictures of every brush we get back and how they look on the walls as the collaborative art installation grows!

Join "the Altered Brush Project" collaboration TODAY!!

US Artists $15        International Artists $20

Comments

[Cheryl Dolby]

Love this project! The brushes are all fabulous..extremely creative.

[joe]

they are so fabulous!!! love that project!!!

[michelleward]

donna - so fun to see all the glorious brushes, each so entertaining and unique. that drippy one by liz is super clever! bravo to you for this fabulous idea and open call for even more! can't wait to see the installation.

[sandeeNC]

LOVE seeing everyone's brushes, mine is finished, but I am bringing it down personally so that I can check out your studio/store! I hope I get to meet you, that would be an awesome plus! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)

[Joanne Freeman]

Hi Donna,
Just received my brush today. I am soooooooo excited. I can't believe a piece of my art will very soon be hanging in your studio. One of my dreams is to be able to visit your studio in person and do a class with you (I live in Australia). Just having a tiny spot of my creative spirit (ie, the altered brush)in your studio makes my dream seem like it could really become a reality. Thankyou for this opportunity. xx Jo

[donna downey]

thanks cheryl...i wish everyone could see the detail in real life the photos dont even begin to show the depth of their creativity

[donna downey]

thanks joe!

[donna downey]

thanks so much for being a part of this collaboration michelle!! i am waiting to get a few more brushes in so that you i can post a photo of a wall filled... i should take pictures of the peoples faces when they walk out of the bathroom too, lol! it awesome!

[donna downey]

sandee i will be waiting!!!

[donna downey]

joanne i cant wait to see yours and add it to the wall!!

[Brenda]

Donna, is this project for everyone to do or just the brave artists who do art for a living?

[donna downey]

hi brenda! the altered brush project is for everyone, everywhere!

[Laura E.]

Donna D. your Mom rocks! Does she do home delivery? ; )

[Valery]

Just ordered mine this morning and I'm so excited. I was awake all night thinking of how I could alter my brush.... this is a fantastic idea Donna!

[Margo@Legacy of a Single Girl]

Great brushes by all!!!!!

[donna downey]

margo thanks for posting a comment today it is fun to see the excitement!!

[donna downey]

YEAH!!!!

[donna downey]

sometimes she delivers to my house!!

[Brittany]

I am absolutely in love seeing these brushes come into your studio! Thanks so much for sharing - they are fabulous!!

[Debbie]

I was so excited to see the brushes you have received so far and can't wait to see more. So much creativity! I hope to get out to NC some day and visit your shop. I just recently discovered your art and it is just beautiful!

[angie]

i have my idea...now just to get it on the brush close to what it is in my head!!

[Paula]

These are fabulous!!

[France]

My brush is done, I will mail it tomorow... It was a wonderful project, i had lots of fun doing it.

[Dolores]

That was really a creative idea you came up with in your Brush project. I love seeing how different everyone has done them.

[Janine Whitling]

What an awesome idea. So stoked to find your website and blog. Yippee for fun creative types! ♥