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Friday, March 25, 2011

Cabinet of Curiosities~ Our Delectable Assortment of Unusual Arts and Crafts

Welcome to the Cabinet Of Curiosities; A Delectable Assortment of Unusual Arts and Crafts that my daughter and myself have created in the past week. Some finished and some in the middle of completion and others just at the beginning of their creation.

First off,  I will grace this post page with my most recent painting in progress ( just at the beginning )for my submission for "Paint Party Friday".The image I had visualized early in the week was of a complete and so perfect in every detail winter scene but it takes time for someone like me who isn't a painter to transform a blank canvas into a visual retreat and I have done very little of  this medium to feel comfortable and knowledgeable in applying the little tricks to recreating the picture I had vividly seen  in my mind so unfortunately it has taken me a week to get this far. But like the song playing...."I  have no fear " in trying to recreate my dream in an foreign medium.... eventually I'll climatize to it....I hope, I guess.....definitely will !!

...So Sorry for the delay, I have every intention to finish the landscape of my dreams , so here it is.





Recently I read a quote that I must keep forever in my heart ; it pretty much tells you the secret ingredients in achieving one's goal.


"If your mind can perceive it,
And your heart can believe it,
Then your hands can achieve it."

Thank you Victorian Rose Palette for those lovely words of wisdom.

Now with those powerful words in mind I'm sure I will reach my goal; may not be a Michelangelo but a whimsical naive  painting by little old me I can most definitely guarantee will transpire in the coming weeks...haha! These things take time.....


 And now for the other arts......


Sea Captain's Keeper ~ Eternal Memory a locket to keep notes, reminders of the day or week , pet pics or lover's pics whatever you like




My daughter M designed this heart when inspired by some roughly cut hearts she had seen in my stained glass stash. It is quite unique in that it is a locket which always stays open (on one side) with the suede black cording of the pendant keeping whatever note or photograph snugly enclosed within the two glasses.

You'll have to excuse my pictures and writing, I have been detained on some important matters today so running behind on stuff. I will post better photographs and more art work tomorrow.






Quite impressed by M's soldering and design abilities she has demonstrated in the past week. It was too late to take  proper photographs of her locket (External Memory...haha ) Sea Captain's Keeper and her beautiful fairy creature she created in stained glass ; will post tomorrow, better in the natural light.




And let me introduce you to Her Royal Highness Princess Maxine Payne..A Black Widow Spider..MAXIMUM PAIN!!!.....literally...HAHA! Beware of Maxine she doesn't keep her suitors very long:(






When I was sculpting her just about everything went wrong , ultimately breaking one of her lovely Victorian glass eyes; luckily I had more. She was a Royal Pain to construct...Thanks M for giving me her name, next time think of a nicer name ...haha!






This is going to be Maxine's new home...I will be sculpting her a lovely web which I will adhere to the
back of this Hand Painted Victorian Matt with romantic violets.





Not sure where Maxine wants to sit but once her spidery bed is made I'm sure she'll know.



Until next Paint Party Friday......Have no fear    :) Annabelle

14 comments:

Crystal said...

Love the quote...and all the art and crafts too! :-)

Deanna said...

I think your painting is off to a great start. I can already feel the chill in the air. Love that quote too! Thank you for sharing.

Heather said...

Hi - I love that quote! That's perfect for us artists. I can't wait to see what you dowith the painting, looks like another moon! your other itmes are fun too! have a great day

Yvonne said...

It's nice to see works in progress. You are doing great! The other items are so lovely. Enjoyed your PPF post, especially the quote. Happy PPF.

Hybrid J said...

You're doing fine with the WIP. Love to see the finished painting. Great quote. Thank you for sharing! ;)

Carrie Martinez said...

I know, the hardest challenge for the artist is to get what's in their mind onto the canvas...we know what we want the painting to look like, its just that the paint and the brushes don't cooperate :) ...I think your painting is off to a lovely start. And the spider is gorgeous! Looks like a great home for her!

Unknown said...

Great quote- I love quotes! And your painting is coming along beautifully!
Also the curios are fabulous- that locket especially!
Happy PPF- a day late ;)
Stephanie

EVA said...

I'm loving the start of this painting! (of course, anything with the Moon in it always attracts me)

Very intriguing locket and what a neat spider Maxine is!

Great to see you back at the party, Annabelle!

Priti Lisa said...

I love to watch a painting unfold...so I'll stay tuned :)
Your jewelry is incredible!

Christine said...

That looks like that large perigee moon from the other night, wonderful! Great jewellery too!

Victoria said...

Yay Annabelle...beautiful painting..it will be magical to see what transpires..shine on. And your magical creations..the spider is dazzling , such beauty you create...that spider is a gorgeous soul..enchantment come to life!
I love the quote too..wonderful!
Happy creating my talented friend!
Victoria

Kristin Dudish said...

Such a wonderful start... I am definitely looking forward to seeing the landscape of your dreams progress!

(I love the quote)

xo
Kristin

Toni said...

I think the start to your painting is superb! I absolutely LOVE Maxine and I can't wait to see her perched upon her sculpted web! Lovely art! Just lovely!

Theresa said...

Hi Annabelle, thanks for stopping by! Lovely start to your painting. I love that quote. Lockets, jewels are pretty! Have a lovely week!! ~Theresa

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Ten thousand stars were in the sky,
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That leaped upon the air,
Had caught a star in its embrace,
And held it trembling there.

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