Here is another "Paris" tag for Tag Tuesday - a little sketch with pen and watercolours.... nowhere in particular, but hopefully it is reminds you of a Parisian cafe... Remember to check out all the links to fantastic tags from the Tag Tuesday site
Work in Progress - 3 of the 193 for "Stitched Up"- Wilma Simmons The work for the "Stitched Up " Project continues. See the previous "Wednesday Child" post for the background to this art project celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Newcastle Industrial School. I have been documenting the progress of my work, so I thought it might be interesting to share some of the early stages of the "stick dolls" ... Here are some of the beginning steps.. Sticks collected while walking the bushland in my neighbourhood Drying and getting rid of any insects - oven heat 75 degreesC for approx 1-2 hours. Trimmed and cut if necessary Ends sealed with matte sealing solution. Drying - solution goes on white but dries clear. First wrapping - foil to create a body shape Second wrapping - stretch fabric. Third wrapping - fabric strips Some stitching - more stitching and embellishment to come. Follow thi
Nice work Wilma, thanks so much for joining us again at TT, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteBrilliant, love your little sketch, and it does look very Parisian.
ReplyDeleteHugs Wendy
Another fantastic tag Wilma. Love the artwork
ReplyDeleteChrissie xx
Most definitely reminds me of Paris ~ lovely colors in your creative tag art ~ ^_^
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