This One Is For the Birds...

 I have a sweet carved bird on my bookcase.  It looked like it needed a new home, so I built one!

chipboard cut with xacto knife, taped together

First layer of plaster mesh; punched hole for a twig;

 glued roof to the house and tied it with a bow to keep in place while drying.

Another layer of plaster mesh; covered roof with Paperclay; added some paint

painted Paperclay flowers leftover from another project and glued to house; add another layer of paint

With No Particular Reason...

I really enjoy making a gift for someone special for no particular reason other than she is a nice person.

This morning I presented Kylie with "Autumn Twig" (my son came up with the name).  Kylie was delighted with her as am I.

Assorted twigs found on my morning walks

as well as angel wings made on my Cricut cutting machine

Head created using PaperClay

It was necessary to place the figure into a small bottle to dry after painting her head.

I particularly love the large acorn cap as her beret!

ApoxySculp was used to adhere all the twigs, wings, etc. together

I Meant to Put Flowers in Her Hair...

I meant to paint flowers in her hair but then decided not to

20x20 mixed media on stretch canvas

20x20 stretched canvas, acrylic paint background

 

The best part...

The best part of making these creatures is figuring out “how”.   My dad was a carpenter.  He used to drive around on trash days, pick whatever caught his eye, and use it for something.  He didn’t create art, per se, but he liked making do - and so do I!  I’ve been known to dumpster dive - but don’t tell anyone... 

"Wildflower Nymph" 

 Paper clay, acrylic paint, acrylic ink, found and/or vintage objects

                        

                                      

“Madame Blue and Her Yellow Flower Boobelahs”

(My friend, Suzanne, comes up with the best names!)

I had a bit of silk and thought I’d tart her up a bit.  

Her dress is trimmed with a cupcake paper.  

Paper clay, acrylic paint, acrylic ink, wooden spools

Both of these figures were made to hang on the wall.  Accomplishing that is a story for another day!