'Anatomy'

a⋅nat⋅o⋅my  /əˈnætəmi/ [uh-nat-uh-mee]
–noun, plural -mies.

1. the science dealing with the structure of animals and plants.
2. the structure of an animal or plant, or of any of its parts.
3. dissection of all or part of an animal or plant in order to study its structure.
4. a plant or animal that has been or will be dissected, or a model of such a dissected organism.
5. a skeleton.
6. Informal. the human body.
7. an analysis or minute examination.
(♥ Shell)

Anatomy (of fear) - by Shell

Here's a cut out I've been working on for some time - the anatomy of fear. It's still a work in progress; I went to paint it today but found my spray-can had clogged up (drat!). I've been excited to share it so decided I couldn't wait any more. Do keep checking back to see the painted finale`!

Anatomy (of wild dogs) - by Debb

There's something about African wild dogs thats caught my curiousity for a while, but i can't quite put my finger on what. I saw them at the zoo a few months ago, so lively and mischevious - they've been floating about in my imagination since. Yet, i was still most surprised when they asked to be put on paper.

Curious ^^

I love collage as a medium. I'm usually an addict to detail and have a reasonable idea of what i'm creating when i put pen to paper. But with collage, layers and textures take over and i'm constantly amused by what takes shape. Its almost always what i least expected and what i'd likely not have planned myself. Its like i'm working side-by-side with another artist. And then magically, the detail emerges at the last moment. I wonder if you've experienced the same or if you feel differently? Either way, collage is fun fun fun! Definately try it!