CC: Bit of Red 2017 USA

Create a collage for your partner that is only neutral colors with just a bit of RED

Neutrals means no colors only shades of browns or you may choose to depict neutral with black and white.

You may use any shade of red—tomato, poppy, vermilion, burgundy & so on. This swap is "sender's choice," which is another way of saying, "don't look at your partner's profile." In fact, this whole series is about developing your own imagination as a collage artist, not about pleasing your partner. Think of it as a chance to expand your repertoire! You may, of course, add other media of all ilk to the PC, but collage should be the main medium. Mail it naked unless there are flimsy bits.

Mini-FAQ:

How much, exactly, is "a bit of red?" I've debated about naming a specific percentage—less than 5%, less than 10%, whatever. Instead, I've decided you should let yourself be guided by the examples I've provided below. Past that, it's up to you to decide what's "a bit."

Does the neutral portion have to include a shade of brown? Not at all. You may restrict yourself to black, white & grey in the neutrals, or even purely black & white with no shades of grey. You get to pick which neutrals you use. But if you can stay away from the very orange- or yellow-toned browns, and very blue- or green-toned greys, please do so. In other words, in your neutrals, lean toward undersaturated.

May I include a teensy bit of other color(s) than red? Yes you may, so long as the amount of the other color(s) is quite a bit less than the amount of red.

Creative Collage General Rules

The focus of the art should be collage, try to keep the use of other media to a minimum.

Postcards can be any size but no smaller than 4 x 6 inches. Apply proper postage depending on size and bulk.

This is sender's choice so you can begin now.

Create something wonderful.

Mail it naked please.

Be sure to write the name of the swap and your swapbot name on your postcard so you can get rated.

Remember to rate! That's part of the fun of being at swapbot.

Thanks and have fun.

This is the third year of featuring this color series swap as started by CC member Fi. Thank you Fi for the great inspiration that continues to keep us creating.

I've made this series USA only given the cost of postage. If any of our members would like to host an international version of this swap, please contact me.