Dressing up the Christmas Tree
December 23, 2016
Inspirational Art
Although I really want to go with a winter white holiday theme, it was hard not to go into a purely Christmas piece with amazing work like this floating across my monitor as I look for eye candy for you. But whether you do Christmas or not, it is hard not to appreciate the decorative impact of something as unique as this Christmas tree dress.
I’m not sure if this is more a tree or a gown. Maybe it could be worn although it would be quite difficult to get around in. I do know this was made for a client’s home by Legare Simpson at A Ribbon Runs Through It. Legare got into making these when, not finding anything she liked, she tried making wreath’s for herself. What she made impressed others who asked her to make them wreaths and the passion just grew from there.
She makes all kinds of wreaths but it’s her dresses and suits–created for other seasons as well–that really grab the spotlight. I wish I had time to make something so amazing for the house but maybe next year. In the meantime, enjoy her gorgeous array of tree dresses, flower suits and unique wreaths on her website.
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Outside Inspiration: Embellishing the Figure
June 14, 2013
Inspirational Art
If you are looking for inspiration for your own sculptures or to expand what you are doing with other forms, do look outside polymer into the other malleable materials that allow for such wondrous pieces as this full size head and torso by Linda Ganstrom. This is actually made from paper clay cast in a body mold; the decorations are mold-made forms and paints.
What strikes me most about this piece is the use of motifs to decorate and add to the human form so that the torso and head act as a base for the symbolic imagery, as well as making a direct connection to the human experience. And I like that the human form is directly ‘decorated’, something more often relegated to the stand or props that might accompany it. Why not use the canvas of the body’s form to further express your ideas? Yes, sculpting the form can be and often is very expressive all on its own, but if you have a little more to add, additional forms, drawings, textures, and the like are not off limits. It’s art. Few things are off limits.
Outside Inspiration: Alternatives to Wall Decals
June 7, 2013
Inspirational Art
This week’s outside inspiration is not really about the “art work,” as what I’m bringing up is mass produced, but it has so much potential for the polymer artist looking to stretch beyond their jewelry or standard decor.
The thing is, these wall decal decorations are kind of a neat idea. but are truly not all that exciting. Its not just the two-dimensionality of them; the color choices and graphics are not at all what they could be, either. However, just think of how gorgeous a wall of polymer flowers would look?
Between the three-dimensional interest it would add, better and bolder color combinations, and the potential surface effects you can add … wow … what a wall that would be! Granted, these won’t be removable/repositionable stickers, but Fun-Tak (mounting putty) or small tacks (or embedded tacks?) should be enough to hold polymer flowers up and allow for rearranging with little or not damage to the wall. Anyone else besides me having ideas running rampant in their head?
Although I really want to go with a winter white holiday theme, it was hard not to go into a purely Christmas piece with amazing work like this floating across my monitor as I look for eye candy for you. But whether you do Christmas or not, it is hard not to appreciate the decorative impact of something as unique as this Christmas tree dress.
I’m not sure if this is more a tree or a gown. Maybe it could be worn although it would be quite difficult to get around in. I do know this was made for a client’s home by Legare Simpson at A Ribbon Runs Through It. Legare got into making these when, not finding anything she liked, she tried making wreath’s for herself. What she made impressed others who asked her to make them wreaths and the passion just grew from there.
She makes all kinds of wreaths but it’s her dresses and suits–created for other seasons as well–that really grab the spotlight. I wish I had time to make something so amazing for the house but maybe next year. In the meantime, enjoy her gorgeous array of tree dresses, flower suits and unique wreaths on her website.
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Like this blog? Lend your support with a purchase of The Polymer Arts magazine and visit our partners.
_________________________________________
Read MoreIf you are looking for inspiration for your own sculptures or to expand what you are doing with other forms, do look outside polymer into the other malleable materials that allow for such wondrous pieces as this full size head and torso by Linda Ganstrom. This is actually made from paper clay cast in a body mold; the decorations are mold-made forms and paints.
What strikes me most about this piece is the use of motifs to decorate and add to the human form so that the torso and head act as a base for the symbolic imagery, as well as making a direct connection to the human experience. And I like that the human form is directly ‘decorated’, something more often relegated to the stand or props that might accompany it. Why not use the canvas of the body’s form to further express your ideas? Yes, sculpting the form can be and often is very expressive all on its own, but if you have a little more to add, additional forms, drawings, textures, and the like are not off limits. It’s art. Few things are off limits.
Read More
This week’s outside inspiration is not really about the “art work,” as what I’m bringing up is mass produced, but it has so much potential for the polymer artist looking to stretch beyond their jewelry or standard decor.
The thing is, these wall decal decorations are kind of a neat idea. but are truly not all that exciting. Its not just the two-dimensionality of them; the color choices and graphics are not at all what they could be, either. However, just think of how gorgeous a wall of polymer flowers would look?
Between the three-dimensional interest it would add, better and bolder color combinations, and the potential surface effects you can add … wow … what a wall that would be! Granted, these won’t be removable/repositionable stickers, but Fun-Tak (mounting putty) or small tacks (or embedded tacks?) should be enough to hold polymer flowers up and allow for rearranging with little or not damage to the wall. Anyone else besides me having ideas running rampant in their head?
Read More