as this piece took all it's turns and changes...
while painting and adding tissue pattern and
various ephemera...then stepping back...
Eureka...this just needs a little sail boat sitting on the ledge!!!
My friend Yael from Israel, sent me a box one day...full of "BEACHY" finds.
ergo the seed pod for the bottom of the boat and the rusty wires hanging off the very end of the box.
photo transfer of a sailboat...i HAD to have a bit of blue in this painting ;)
this shows the entire piece
the substrate is the end of a wooden box that we had turned into a plant holder
and then the box finally fell apart after all the watering.
but then...my husband said, "i suppose you'd like to save this and paint on it?"
with a big smile on his face, he gingerly took it apart for me and started to take out the nails...
NO NO NO...part of the charm ;)
a close-up; painted burlap, a knitting sweater pattern with directions. tissue paper pattern piece,
paint and i had to add "M" birds of course.
HAPPY SAILING THIS WEEKEND FRIENDS...
wherever that may be!
P.S.
it reads;
"make your own day...
make your own way...
set your own sails..."
P.S.
it reads;
"make your own day...
make your own way...
set your own sails..."
Dear crazy creative innovative (to invent or begin to apply - methods, ideas, etc) :-) persuasive (making ME believe in what You do) Wandalina - THIS is gorgeous! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh Wanda, I LOVE THIS PIECE! You have inspired me in a great way today. Those salvaged pieces that your husband lovingly helped you with are just perfect for this timely message. I feel fortunate to have set my own sails, as I sometimes think of what I am currently engaged in. I teach French, my DREAM language, and I write, and take care of my dream home. What more could I want? Well, for the time being, that is my health....I am fine, but will find out more this coming week. But art is healing, isn't it? Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas! Big hugs, Anita
ReplyDeleteCreativity abounds in this new piece. I bet your husband gets a kick out of giving you items he knows you will transform~ nice that you incorporated items from friend in Israel and from your own yard. Great piece!
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