Sunday, August 25, 2013

Details to Help ‘Illustrate’ the Story

This weekend I made more progress on the box I began a few posts back. These photos show its evolution but in these pictures, the changes are not as dramatic as they are in real life.

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Layer 1.

For starters, let me qualify that this is the back of the box. Some might question expending this much time and effort on the back of a piece, but over time I have gotten to where I want the whole piece to illustrate the ‘story’ as much as possible.

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Layers 2 & 3.

I always seem to have doubts about where I am going with a piece before I get to this stage.  I think it’s that scary initial commitment until I get rolling and then it’s just plain fun – making decisions on what stays and what goes and if it’s working for me.

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From the top.

I find it amusing to look down at the table top – does it really take all these supplies?  I guess the answer is yes if you factor in the miscalls and miscalculations and the loads of foam and bristle brushes I go through because I don’t want to wait for them to dry when I change colors, mediums or my mind.

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A close-up.

The above photo is a close up.  This is the result of  torn paper, glue, cheesecloth, paint, heat gun, molding paste and more paint.  Just the effect I was after.

And below you can see most of the back panel.  It actually came out like I had hoped but better than I anticipated.  Does that makes sense?  I hope the rest of it comes together with much the same results.

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Finally, we capped off the weekend with a visit to ‘Grandpa’s’ house as my dad is known to everyone.  I’m calling the following photo “Sunday Afternoon”.

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12 comments:

  1. I love the texture Ginger. May be Halloween? Misty spiders and cheese clothy webs???? May be??? May be not??

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    1. Hi Kays Kids,

      Thank you. You are definitely on the right track!

      ~ginger

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  2. Ah, sweet little Topher, we're in love. ♥

    I see bats!!!!! Can't wait to see more.

    Hugs
    Prudence

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    1. Hi Prudence,

      Topher says hello! You got it - bats! More to come1

      Thanks!
      ~ginger

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  3. I love that you take so much time with the little details..... makes for a great work of art. Can't wait to see this when it's finished.

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    1. Hi Jeanie,

      Thank you - I do hope that it does make a difference to the total piece. Hopefully, things will roll a little faster now - we'll see.

      Thanks!
      ~ginger

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  4. I think all the attention to the back shows your love and passion for what you create. I adore your puppy, soooo sweet! Catherine xx

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    1. Hi Catherine,

      Thanks so much! On both accounts!

      ~ginger

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  5. Bats, spiders -- Halloween is coming! I am looking forward to seeing the finished project. :)

    The last photo -- cute overload in a good sense. :)

    Oh, and -- I LOVED all the Disney photos. Thanks for sharing them!

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    1. Hi Birgit,

      Thank you! Halloween is coming - almost too quickly. I have several things I would like to make and/or complete. Glad you enjoyed the Disney photos. It's easy to have a fun time at Disney!

      ~ginger

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  6. Looking a little batty there ;o)

    Such a tough life being a puppy...

    Hugs

    The Clan & Jack

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  7. Hi The Clan & Jack,

    Yes batty. Nothing new ha ha! And yes, it is a very very tough life. Oh well...someone's got to do it!

    hugs,
    ~ginger

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