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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
I love the texture Ginger. May be Halloween? Misty spiders and cheese clothy webs???? May be??? May be not??
ReplyDeleteHi Kays Kids,
DeleteThank you. You are definitely on the right track!
~ginger
Ah, sweet little Topher, we're in love. ♥
ReplyDeleteI see bats!!!!! Can't wait to see more.
Hugs
Prudence
Hi Prudence,
DeleteTopher says hello! You got it - bats! More to come1
Thanks!
~ginger
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.
ReplyDeleteHi Jeanie,
DeleteThank 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
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
ReplyDeleteHi Catherine,
DeleteThanks so much! On both accounts!
~ginger
Bats, spiders -- Halloween is coming! I am looking forward to seeing the finished project. :)
ReplyDeleteThe last photo -- cute overload in a good sense. :)
Oh, and -- I LOVED all the Disney photos. Thanks for sharing them!
Hi Birgit,
DeleteThank 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
Looking a little batty there ;o)
ReplyDeleteSuch a tough life being a puppy...
Hugs
The Clan & Jack
Hi The Clan & Jack,
ReplyDeleteYes batty. Nothing new ha ha! And yes, it is a very very tough life. Oh well...someone's got to do it!
hugs,
~ginger