Sculpture blog — wall art
Subjective art.
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Art is a subjective experience. It is something that is created by the artist, but it is also interpreted by the viewer. Each person will have their own unique reaction to a piece of art, and no two people will see it exactly the same way. This is what makes art so special. It is a way for us to connect with each other on a deeper level, and to share our own unique experiences and perspectives. Take for example this piece I made. I was looking to make a wall hanging featuring gingko leaves, but while making the leaves...
Gladstone Pottery Museum picture
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I was inspired while watching The Great Pottery Throwdown to make a picture of the Gladstone Pottery Museum where the series is filmed, with the iconic bottle kilns that Stoke-on-Trent is famous for. The picture is all copper. Flame coloured on the kilns and buildings and alcohol ink on the copper sheet background. I’ve also made a piece with copper butterflies painted with alcohol ink that I call ‘The Great Escape’ as one butterfly is outside the frame representing that it’s either escaped or hasn’t yet been pinned to the board. It’s up to the viewer to decide. ...
Art in the Pen
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It’s been a while since I’ve updated the blog, but just a quick one to say I’ve been accepted for the “Art in the Pen“ art and craft fair in Skipton in August. I don’t do many craft fairs but I went to this one as a visitor last year and thought it was excellent with a really high calibre of exhibitors, which is why I applied. In preparation for this I’ve been making lots of new wall hangings using copper with wood backgrounds. I’ve also been using alcohol ink and pyrography so lots of different things will be available...
We're gonna need a bigger boat
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Latest make was a fishing boat wall hanging. I enjoy making wall hangings as there's so many things you can design and everyone has a wall to hang things from.
Custom order
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My latest custom order was for a wall hanging featuring some roses. Here are pictures of my design and the finished piece. The flowers were stained with alcohol ink which really makes them pop. When coated with lacquer they have an almost metallic sheen.