how do I add to the smithie collage?
1) go outside or look at a map!
2) sketch, doodle, draw, color, paint, or create your own interpretation or inspiration of what you see (whether inspired by a tree, a weed, fungi, moss, lichen, the color or texture of bark, the pattern land elevation or waterways in your region, or another aspect of your landscape)
3) please scan (or take a picture of) your doodle
4) upload below!
what kind of doodle should you contribute?
as you can see from those in the images in the gallery…i took a variety of paths! in some cases, i painted to replicate lichen or moss, other times i drew topographic maps, and other times i drew creative and colorful interpretations of fungi and lichen. you are not limited to the design methods i chose. i encourage use of color, lines, and texture and to be as creative or realistic as you please.
who is meant to contribute to this piece?
this piece is meant to be a virtual source of community for smithies past, present, and future. for this reason, smithies specifically are invited to contribute.
when is the deadline? when and how will i see the collaborative smithies piece?
may 8! this gives us time to reach out and encourage as many smithies as we can to make and submit doodles! the physical piece will be displayed in physically displayed in the Church Gallery of the Lyman Plant House from the week of may 11 and until mid-June. we do not yet know who will be able to view the pieces in person during that time but will be sure to post pictures and videos on this website for all to view!
can i submit more than one doodle?
you are by all means welcome to submit multiple doodles! please invite your fellow smithies to join you!
if you have any other questions please do not hesitate to email me!
