So that's what I've been doing this week. I've put it on another mirror. I don't know what's harder--getting a decent photo of the embossed metal or trying to get a good shot of a mirror. I think, the metal is harder. It's like the camera just has a problem with the reflective shiny metal--I don't know. I just don't like how these photos turned out---it's definitely much better in person! So what I did was make small pieces like I usually do and then put them all together on the mirror frame.
These are probably my most favorite techniques that I do on metal--stamp and paint with regular acrylic paint. And I went a little steampunk style with the combination of old watch parts and Tim Holtz embellishments--
And using my Graphic 45 Steampunk papers
I also like using the paper punches on the metal--
And the finished mirror--(with some wax paper to get rid of my reflection : )
....best I could do--added to the fact that our days have been very dark and dreary here. If I waited for a bright day, it would be a while before I get better photos. The weather for the rest of the week is the same everyday--cloudy, rainy and in the 40's to 50's---not having a very nice Spring this year!
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Extraordinary piece, love all the smaller pieces coming together to make the whole. Understand your camera frustrations, but the piece still looks amazing.
This is SO lovely Diane. There is so much detail I could look and look and still find new things to admire.
Spring here has been unusually gorgeous so I expect we've got some of your good weather.
Hope it warms up for you soon.
Lesley x
These are soooo cool. I wish i lived where you do shows so i could see them in person.
Hello Diane! Another set of great work. I love the embellishments you used.
Beautiful mirror,I love seeing all the details in your work! Theres always so much to look at. Love it.
I'm loving this metal embossing. You put your twist on everything you do and it's amazing!
beautiful work!
This is a great mirror. I particularly like the look of the girl on the left and embellishments surrounding her.
Ohio weather...well...I won't say it. I remember only too well waiting for summer!
Diane I can always count on you to share something new that I have never seen before! This is great! Love it! I think it is gorgeous!! So much to look at!
We have dreary weather here too. I always struggle with getting good photos of my art. It can be quite frustrating!
Yours are lovely! :)
This is really fabulous! Wish I could see it in person.
Beautiful and inspiring! The problem with looking at what everyone's doing, I want to go try it ALL right now!
Diane, your metal framed mirror is GORGEOUS!
Such yummy texture and detail-WOW!
I hope you get some pretty weather soon.
Wow! Absolutely beautiful! I think the photos are fine! OMG! All that work! So lovely!
It looks awesome!!! It is a mirror that Pier 1 would carry!!!:O) Great work!!!!
Great and very beautiful work Diane!
Wow Diane! You are just learning every thing in different medias. Just love all your embellishments and how you've framed the mirror with all your touches. Excellent work. I love it! Congrats on job well done! HooHah!!:)
Diane, Look your embossed pieces. Very beautiful!
Diane,
This is gorgeous, it will be a fabulous piece in someones home!
May be dreary there(weatherwise) but you most definitely have perked things up with your embossed metal!!! Wow! its beautiful and came together so perfect for the frame. Just LOVE it! So unique.
I love that you are always trying new things! This metal embossing is very cool!!
Diane, these are so beautiful, with extraordinary depth. If they look better in person, it must be exquisite.
I love these!!! I think your mirror photo turned out nicely..great idea to use the wax paper! I didn't know you are in Erie, PA. My hubby is from Newcastle and I am from Akron, Ohio and we spent our youth on Lake Erie..one of my most favorite places on earth. So we moved to Erie when I was pregnant with #1 son to be closer to parents and family. Shane was born there in 1980 but we moved back to Utah in 1982. The winters were so foul and I was fighting bad cases of SAD. Now it is gloomy here this spring! Normally we are getting heat and lovely sun....
the final finished mirror frame is a huge WOW for me! Simply wonderful in all ways!
Your mirror turned out beautiful! I especially like the steampunk touch. That is a genre of choice with me.
We FINALLY got some dry days here in Portland but still cold. We have only had a couple days when we even made it to 60 - BOO!
These are awesome. I love how the paint looks on the metal. Love the bird and the swirls and the color, just everything.
Gorgeous!!! I just love this piece! You are so amazingly creative - I always leave inspired!
Smiles
Really lovely, Diane! All the details and the gorgeousness! So inspiring!
Dear Diane,
Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. Your work is amazing. I am in awe at what you do. I suppose I am a hands-on kind of gal but, looking at your work, I want to bow my arms towards you and say, "Wow! You are the queen when it comes to embossing metal". I know what you mean about cameras not capturing the true color or essence of a piece of art. I'm loving your work! I love the steampunk look. You go girl!
It's rainy here too (Mass). I look forward to the sunny, crisp days of spring.
Love the designs. Love steampunk. Just great stuff.
What a great mirror, metal art is something I would like to try. I will be coming back that way from Florida in four weeks hope the weather gets better!!
Donna
it's so beautiful! i dunno why you are complaining!! love all the detailing and man ... i can imagine the work that must have gone in!
My goodness, Diane - this is just soooo gorgeous. We've had dreary weather this week, too. The sun peeked out late this afternoon, finally. But by then, I was busy making dinner and doing kitchen stuff. Bah! Theresa
Absolutely love this piece. Steampunk is one of my favorite styles. I love all of the amazing details you put into it. You are so talented and have such an artistic eye for everything you do. I am in awe!!
GORGEOUS!!!
what a reflection
to remind
of the beauty
in the middle!
xox
Diane, this is gorgeous. So many little details to look at, LOVE it :o)
Love this mirror frame...all the details!!! I think your camera caught the essence of the piece. Waiting for spring here too. We have had some warm days scattered in every other day or so.
Mary
Oh my gosh, this is really awesome Diane. really, really awesome.i feel your camera pain! it's neverendign for me, but it still looks amazing
Your posts are always a delight! You create like you never leave your studio!! How do you do it??
This really is wonderful, Diane!!
Diane! this is terrific!
can you tell me / us how you did it?
it just lovely. you should do a tutorial, and show us how you did this.
do you teach workshops?
WOW!!! This is beyond gorgeous, Diane!!!
Wishing you a Happy Easter filled with joy~
xo
Cindy
What a entrancing piece -- the detail is amazing, well done...!
OH MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS....!!!
i didn't know this was all one piece till i ARRIVED at THAT photo! this is SO INCREDIBLY beautiful and UNIQUE, diane! i would never look at myself in that mirror, getting carried away with the WONDROUS DETAILS!
a prayer is sent your way for el SOL to show up...i so know what ya' mean! HAPPY EASTER, dear FRIEND! xoxoxo
Awesome! It's amazing what terrific things you come up with! Patsy from
HeARTworks
Beautiful work Diane! Have a wonderful Easter :)
Oh my goodness! It is stunning! I bet you do well with your mirrors in shows! They are just something special. And I love that little blue bird above too.
HAPPY EASTER my friend, xo
wow this is excellent love all the details..have a great easter and hope the weather picks up
wow, your embossed mirror project looks amazing! i love it!
SO very beautiful...you are the best! Blessings my Friend! Happy Easter!
Hi Diane,
Happy Easter!!! I love this gorgeous art--it is spectacular!
I hope you have had a wonderful holiday.
XO
Cindy
gorgeous!!!
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