I'm currently engaged in commissioned work for a luxury hotel - at 28 pieces its the biggest commission I've ever know - and I'm not at liberty to share any images of it. So all the showing off I get to do is in that last sentence. However, there is a lull in artwork proceedings at the moment, so here’s a photoshop bonanza of step by step pics following the making of Puppy's new couch step! Time wasting!
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Gilded lace skirt
of dreams
Gilded lace skirt
I've gilded a lot of surfaces over the decades and lace is one of them, but I've never made a garment with it before.
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Vionnet paper dolls. Instant gift!
Another year's end, another paper doll gift to give.
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DIY patchwork tree baubles
So as far as Christmas DIY's go, this one is acceptably anti-horrid (seriously, what is WITH that red & green?? It's just weird.) and most importantly, cheap. Granny Corner approves of cheap. Also jewellery, GC really, really believes in that.
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Mini sculpture gallery; chapter 4: diorama/gallery/backdrop/display/set
Time to bring all the bits I've made together: the diorama/gallery style displays and the maquette/mini sculptures. Results!
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Mini sculpture gallery; chapter 3: mini timber sculptures
THIS chapter is about making the jolly little balsa wood sculpture pieces to inhabit my dioramas. And this is a really interesting chapter too.
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