ASSEMBLAGE w/ PLASTER OF PARIS FLOWERS

A SHRINE ENTITLED 
LOOSE IS THE GRASP

 

This found-object sculpture is not really a shadowbox, exactly, but I would call it an altered art assemblage.

 

I dipped fabric flowers in plaster to create the petals.

The top arch (behind the flowers) is a metal soap dish. I applied a 

patina to it.

Yes, plaster flowers are quite fragile, but I painted and sealed them.

 

The housing was a clock at one time. Now it has a crackle finish. The doll hands did not go with the doll head.


The neck "ruffle" was a metal cog of some kind. Below that, 2 brownie or girl scout pins and a

coin, again with patina.

I repeated the arch, sort of, inside the box and behind

the big doll head, with another metal arch (latticed) and a painted porcelain medallion (the small head).

 

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COLLAGE + CHRISTMAS CARDS + HUMOR = LAUGHS!

Collage of vintage images, assorted papers.

A frugal way to make Christmas cards!

Ok, yes, this "collage" was done digitally.

Original funny Christmas card.

MAKE JEWELRY WITH THRIFT SHOP FINDS, TINY TOYS, EVEN OUTDOOR FAUCETS!

Create unique jewelry with recycled and upcycled materials. It's easy and fun!

Find inexpensive costume bits and pieces to assemble into a new necklace! Alter old-fashioned screw-type earring backs by snipping off the screw and rolling what's left into a loop. The backs of clip-on earrings often pull right off with pliers.

Start your design at the center of a chain with the largest elements. Work outward on each side with smaller parts.

This neck candy was made with junk pins and ear bobs.

I like to use all silver-tone or all gold-tone pieces together,
but you can mix and match.

Necklace above done with deconstructed brooches and earrings on a spare chain.

The two pieces seen directly below utilize a common piece of 

hardware: faucet handles! Other materials include vintage 

earrings or buttons, chains, clasps, findings (including jump 

rings &/or jewelry wire), and a few beads. Tools needed

 are pliers and wire cutters. I also added a touch of metallic 

acrylic paint to the "flower" shapes.

Old faucet handles as elements in a bracelet and a necklace. 

String some beads & add a few novelties!

This necklace is a mix of high and low: 

glass beads left over from other projects, 

and plastic key chain dangles. Achieve 

a similar Pop-art effect with small 

novelty pencil sharpeners.

(Be sure to see some tips on jewelry-making, at my last post.)

Happy Valentine's Day! Jokes and More!

We all need a daily laugh, right? Here's some

Valentine's Day humor just for you

(and don't miss the collage/painting below, with "heart.")

Black and White Wedding

Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?"
"Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life."
The child thought about this for a moment, then said, "So why is the groom wearing black?"

Three Words

Phil, a smart and handsome young man, walked into this local pub. He noticed a woman gazing at him without blinking her big eyes. Phil felt flattered so he walked up to the woman and said in his deepest voice, "I'll do anything you wish, beautiful lady, for just $10 but on one condition." The woman appeared to be trapped in the moment and asked as if in a trance, "What's your condition?" Phil answered, "Tell me your wish in just three words." There was a long pause, the woman opened her purse, counted out the money and handed it to the man along with her address. She then looked deeply into his eyes and whispered, "Clean my house."

Switching Grooms

Little Emily was at her first wedding and gaped at the entire ceremony. When it was over, she asked her mother, "Why did the lady change her mind?"
Her mother asked, "What do you mean?"
"Well, she went down the aisle with one man and came back with another one."

Collage/painting

Color Scheme of Golden Ochre and Teal: Two Artworks

I'm often drawn to yellow ocher and blue-green color harmonies in my work. The two pieces shown here are variations on that scheme.

This wall-hanging (left), Iron Man, is based on a vintage, very large anatomy chart. I added rusty bits, imagery, acrylic media, string, and much more. The texture is extremely palpable. Do you find it to be creepy and disturbing, or interesting and thought-provoking?

The collage/painting directly above, Abide in Me, is to honor my step-father, Cal Schultz, who was a very talented artist and a great dad. (He's the little guy being held up by his brother.) Cal had been stricken with polio, and wore a leg brace all his life. He was a model of courage and perseverance.

Here are links to more posts about color schemes! http://mixedmediamanic.blogspot.com/2012/08/three-color-schemes-and-contest.html  and http://mixedmediamanic.blogspot.com/2012/04/how-to-use-split-complementary-color.html   and http://mixedmediamanic.blogspot.com/2011/09/looking-for-great-color-scheme-try.html