Here is my response to the prompt "birds" at Inspire Me Thursday this week. I'm not very happy with how it turned out but as I spent so long on it, I decided to still post it here.
The bird is made up of lots of little feathers which I cut out of the painted paper above. It is a page of watercolour paper which I covered with brown, orange and gold washes. I've been making a few of these pages this weekend as possible backgrounds for artist trading cards (my new thing!). I really like the different shades, tones and patterns that form randomly when I make these.
After I'd cut all the little feather shapes out I stuck them all on to the bird I'd drawn. It took ages! I glued on a sequin for his eye and painted in his beak and feet.
I do like the bird its just the background I'm disappointed with, so perhaps if I think of a better idea I can cut him out and do another one.. any ideas?
This is my collection for the annual Christmas Presents Show. My jewellery will be exhibited at Bankfield Museum in Halifax.
Turquoise Tassel Necklace with Matching Bracelet.
Onyx Metallics Necklace & Earrings.
Magnetic Hematite Bracelet & Earrings.
Freshwater Pearl Illusion Set.
Biwa Pearl Charm Set.
Swarovski Fuchsia Heart Set.
Abalone Tapered Fan Set.
Crystal Heart Necklace & Earrings.
Honey Heart Necklace & Earrings.
Beaded Abalone Set.
Abalone & Swarovski Crystal Necklace.
Rose Quartz & Onyx Briolette Earrings.
Rhinestone & Pearl Charm Necklace on Ribbon. With matching Rhinestone Earrings.
Lampwork Bead Charm Necklaces on cotton thong.
Cream & Lilac Mother of Pearl Necklace.
Heart Mobile Phone Charms.
Beaded Heart Necklaces.
Blue Beaded Necklace.
Coloured Cluster Earrings.
