Kind of a weird title, but that's just what I've been doing. I have so much stash here, and sometimes when I'm looking for something, I get side-tracked and find something else, which leads me to another item---my temporary muses. And this time, there were 3 of them--
...and here's how they came together--
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and a little info about these 2 little ones--
I've had them for a couple of years now. I'll find stuff like this, and then I don't want to part with it. It's not like I had them out or anything--they were just tucked away in the cute little box that they came in. So I figured it was time to let them go, and be out in the world again. I found them at the 127 Corridor Sale --said to be the "largest yard sale" (approximately 600 miles). It always starts the first week in August for 5 days from dawn till dusk, and we try to go when we can. Last year we didn't go, but this year we are!--and I can't wait!!
And for the plaster part of this post--when I was making my piece that I showed you HERE, I had made up too much of the plaster of paris, and once it's dry, it's dry. So I put the rest of it on another wood panel that I had, and here's the result of that--
This time I painted mostly with gouache, which is basically a very thick watercolor in a tube with very intense color--another great medium to work with, but a bit on the pricey side. I just love the results you get when you mix the watercolors with the plaster--
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......and LOVE that texture!
And then there's the giveaway that I want to tell you about. Natasha May is having her very first online class--Cotton Candy Girls starting May 7, and she's giving away a spot for it. I met her way back when I was in my first Suzi Blu class. It's so great to see a former "classmate" grow like this and help other artists with their talent--and she's very talented! So if you'd like to win a spot and check out the workshop, just go HERE!
I'll bet your studio looks like mine! Isn't it grand to find items that you have forgotten about and then find an art use for them? I think the dolls are called "cupie dolls" but not sure. They are actually hard to come by. The way in which you used them is so clever that I'm sure someone will snap them up at a show.
ReplyDeleteI'm always in awe when I see you put together random objects. Wow! Thanks so much for pimping my class. :)
ReplyDeleteLove those Roses and that little house!!
ReplyDeleteYour creative mind is amazing, love this new piece, all those random pieces came together and made something special. And you know I love the plaster texture, love how it looks with the colour washed over it.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff!
like the little house
ReplyDeleteI'm madly in love with the turquoise and black plaster on wood piece! You are so creative, and I always enjoy your posts!
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Wow you can really put things together! Can I send you all of my hoarding stuff? lol! No I like you too much for that!
ReplyDeleteI love your birdhouse and plaster piece both are just so great! I saw a lot of "rolled" art in the Stamper's Sampler I got in the mail yesterday and I thought of you :)
ReplyDeleteDear Diane- OH-OH I love your pink birds living in their rose garden-they are so sweet, and the nest house made out of different pieces so wonderful and fun, and darling- You just amazes me, again .
ReplyDeleteI wish you a happy easter -
Hugs,Dorthe
What a perfect use for the little nic-nac things we all find and can't leave behind! You gave them new purpose and are sending them back out into the world to be loved again.
ReplyDeleteThat huge yard sale sounds like pure heaven!! I'm sure you'll find all kinds of neat stuff to make art with!
ReplyDeleteYour creations are always so beautiful!
Diane, I love your panel done with the extra plaster, never throw away good supplies right ? Really enjoy seeing what you make. I have the HUGE project about done, had some hickups in various ways, nevertheless, exciting to finally "reveal" and share with you. You are a really good artist/student/blogger :) Thanks for posting all these wonderful goodies xoxo
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How adorable Diane!!! You never stop creating and sharing...always fun to visit you even though I don't play in blog land much these days. Keep havin' fun!!!
ReplyDeleteWell I love this so much it hurts! The colors, the textures, the vintage text and of course that cute couple! AND the texture is so fabulous. Thank you for sharing, xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteI love your roses Diane! Thanks for the post about the giveaway! Have a great day:)
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I have no idea where I have been, since I missed this post. It's been such a busy couple of weeks with deadlines and commitments. I am sorry I didn't get here sooner. Thank you for explaining how to use the plaster of paris. I have a BIG BIG container of it that I got at my Household Hazardous Waste Swap and Shop. I got it several years ago to use as a base for some floral decorations. Used it once, then experienced that same love/hate relationship with it and never thought to use it again. You are SUCH an inspiration. Thank you beyond belief.
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to go to that huge garage sale. Love both your pieces!
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