layer upon layer....

 She is slowly evolving and I'm beginning to understand how layering works and how you can't really mess up with painting cause it's so easy to add another layer.  She's come a far way from the first little blue alien strokes.  

A reminder that my "Sculpting the Head" class is open for another week before we move on to Sculpting the Hands and Arms.  You will be able to download the lesson files and work at your own pace.  And I'm always available to help you in anyway that I can.  Join me for the whole series or just for a class or two.   This series culminates with a piece that I call "My Lady of Guadaloupe"  where I demonstrate how to create one of my Hardscape costumes using apoxie sculpt and abalone shards.
Taking classes online is so fun and so easy.  I think I've taken at least 4 classes this summer and I always learn some new technique that I can then apply and interpret  into my own artwork.  It's good to keep learning, I think.   It's fun and it does make a difference in the aliveness of my art, and certainly my spirit.  Gotta learn some new dance steps every now and then. :)

"Tribute"

I have finished my Shrine piece to help raise money to educate the street children of Oaxaca. 

Here is the link to tell you more about this event.  This shrine will be part of an online auction, happening in March 2009. 

The rules were:  

"One cigar box, a willing heart, favorite art supplies, and an afternoon changing the life of a child".

So here is the cigar box that I began with....

I took a brass "Lady of Guadaloupe" from my treasure stash, found in the magical town of San Miguel de Allende.  I embellished her with antique beading, brass wings, abalone shards and rhinestones.  And placed her inside of a Shrine created with abalone shards, tiny sea shells, antique netting and rhinetones....

Here is a link to the Cigar Box Shrine Gallery so you can see other Shrines that will be auctioned for this event.

Cigar Box Shrine....the beginnings....

I do love creating Shrines.
This one will be included in a silent auction with the proceeds going towards the education of the children of Oaxaca.

I found a different looking cigar box and adhered metal findings to make legs on the box. Using apoxie sculpt and abalone shards, I have embellished the inside so that the lid remains upright.
The figure that I used is Our Lady of Guadaloupe made of brass, which I bought in San MIguel de Allende.
I've added antique trim and beads to it, and angel wings.
She will be placed within the box. Today I must do something with the outside of the box.......I just love creating Shrines.