Before I could even begin on my pieces, I had to work on another (secret) project with a deadline. That means that I didn't even begin until 7 days before the deadline...
I know, I know. It sounds like procrastination, leaving things to the last minute etc.
I decided to use the recipient's initial for their first name and create a personalized piece of art for each one.
For the "A", I was inspired by embroidery monograms. It is mostly painted in acrylic, with some permanent marker (the black).
For the "C", I was inspired by Russian folk art and "Gypsy"-type art.
My camera doesn't really do the art justice and the background colors are completely washed out. The "A" is on a mottled green background, while the "C" is on a pale yellow background.
The final letter is an "L". I find steampunk artwork interesting and decided to work my letter in this sort of style. So far I have colored the background using old coffee beans and I have finalized my "L". Now I just have to put the two together.