Sunday, December 18, 2011

My Cement Angels

This cement angel wall hanging is another piece from the estate sale.  It's a newer piece, but has great detail.  It's two feet tall and quite heavy.  I could have left it alone, but I wanted to give it a little more depth.





This is the before.


Not bad, but I wanted a layered look with more variation in color.  I probably washed over it about ten times, alternating watered down white gesso, black paint, and grey paint.  I dabbed with a dry cloth in between washes.


Now, you can see various shades of white and grey.



I think it has more character  now.



I have it under the Christmas tree, leaning against my firescreen table.



My angels will be surrounded by presents soon, cause I'm not moving them again for a while.  Did I mention they're heavy?



I'll be sharing more items from the sale, and a bunch of other things.  I can't believe Christmas is only a week away.  This month seems to be flying.


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55 comments:

  1. Cottage and BroomeDecember 18, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I like the color layering you did on this piece, you are right it adds depth, a wonderful piece. Thanks for sharing, Laura

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  2. Christina at I Gotta Create!December 18, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Beautiful depth and you took such lovely photos!

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  3. KellyDecember 18, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    I like how you enhanced her. She fits your decor perfectly. I know how heavy those angels are. I can hardly pick mine up. I have to get help from my husband!

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  4. VictoriaDecember 18, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    They are so beautiful and your enhancement was very subtle but just perfect:)

    I agree with you...where is the time going!!!! This year has just flown by!

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  5. KarenDecember 18, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Beautiful Rosemary, you are the maestro of the paint brush.

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  6. AnnieDecember 18, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    I love angels anyway, but the wash(es) you did, does give it more character. Love itQ

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  7. DebbiedoosDecember 18, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    She is a real beauty Rosemary. I love the treatment you gave her. You are so talented.

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  8. AnonymousDecember 18, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I like your angels with a little more layering too...gives them a little more age...sure wish I looked better with a little more age!!lol..
    best,
    maureen

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  9. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsDecember 18, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    What a beautiful piece!

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  10. UnknownDecember 18, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    oh this one really speaks to my soul. how lovley!

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  11. Anette RyanDecember 18, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Thanks Rosemary for stopping by the other day and leaving a comment on my blog. Love having new visitors.
    Must say you are a serious statue collector. The angels came up really nice.
    Have a good week!
    Anette :-)

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  12. Katie @ Wildwood CreekDecember 18, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    The color wash gives beautiful depth and patina!

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  13. ℳartina @ Northern NestingDecember 18, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Beautiful Rosemary!! I love the little treatment you gave her, it really enhances the details!

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  14. TracyDecember 18, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Your angels are just gorgeous, and you really enhanced them. If you find a way to slow down time this week, please do!

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  15. UnknownDecember 18, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Wow these angels are beautiful and so were the other statues you showed, especially the little boy on the fountain... you did a great job with the angles, its a gorgeous piece. i just wanted to stop over and see what you've been working on and say MERRY CHRISTMAS to you as well, i know everybody has been super busy with the holiday, i havent been able to blog much...

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  16. The Corson CottageDecember 18, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    These are really lovely Rosemary. Happy Holidays!

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  17. Heaven's WalkDecember 18, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Your washing technique is so incredibly "real" and vintage and adds so much character and personality, Rosemary. Just beautiful, as usual! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  18. MarthaDecember 18, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    The angels are beautiful! And such a perfect piece for Christmas!

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  19. Marie Lost Bird StudioDecember 19, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    The angels were beautiful before but now there are gorgeous!!
    Happy Holidays.
    XO Marie

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  20. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~December 19, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Hi Rosymary, Thanks for stopping by for a visit and for your lovely comments. Your angel piece is so beautiful. You are a talented artist.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  21. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingDecember 19, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Hi Rosemary,

    Oh, they are gorgeous not one angel but two...They will watch over your family this Christmas.
    Beautiful!
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  22. Deneen@dreaming-n-colorDecember 19, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    They are just beautiful. Your pictures of them would make great holiday ornaments or framing them would make great gifts.

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  23. Jenelle-Van de Mortel DesignsDecember 19, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Your angels are beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing your process. I love your blog!

    ox
    Jenelle

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  24. The Midwest CottageDecember 19, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    They are very majestic looking!

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  25. BristolDecember 19, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I love the angels and how they turned out. Enjoyed visiting your blog
    Bristol

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  26. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasDecember 19, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    This is a beautiful piece Rosemary and you made it even more beautiful...all the details show up now....I love them.....

    This month always goes by quicker than any other month to me!

    I hope you have a Wonderful and Blessed Christmas!

    Lou Cinda

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  27. ScribblerDecember 19, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Beautiful angels. You have turned something pretty into something spectacular.

    I like it leaning against the firescreen table, too.

    ETS

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  28. debDecember 19, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    You did an aesome job!! I would have been too scared to try anything like that. LOL
    It looks especially beautiufl in front of your fireplace. They are gorgeous.
    *hugs*deb

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  29. Karel HamiltonDecember 19, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    What an absolutely gorgeous piece. I love the angels. You're definitely right about them looking better after your washes. I (heart) them!

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  30. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresDecember 19, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Ah yes, the magic touch made all the difference. Great job.
    Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.

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  31. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)December 19, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Hi darling.. it is incredible... I can see why you had to have it.. Happy Holidays.. hugs ~lynne~

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  32. Confessions of a Plate AddictDecember 19, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Simply beautiful...and such pretty faces! Merry Christmas!...hugs...Debbie

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  33. SImple and Serene LivingDecember 19, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    These are beautiful, Rosemary. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.
    Laura

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  34. reFresh reStyleDecember 19, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    They are beautiful! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!
    Debbie

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  35. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaDecember 19, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Such a beautiful piece my friend, Thank you for sharing!
    Merry Christmas to you too!
    XO

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  36. Y.CDecember 19, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    I love the angels! Thank you for stopping by Pandora's Craft Box and leaving some love!

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  37. Alida SharpDecember 20, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    I love the changes you made...beautiful!!

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  38. pam {simple details}December 20, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Just gorgeous, and how wonderful that she fits in perfectly with your Christmas decor!

    Beautiful blog, too!

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  39. LynnDecember 20, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Your work is so inspiring, Rosemary. Truly you have a gift of the creative and think-outside-the-box mentality that is so fun to see. The angels are beautiful and your enhancement made them even more so. Have a very Merry Christmas!
    Lynn
    www.cottageandcreek.com

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  40. GailDecember 20, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Beautiful Rosemary! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2012!!

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  41. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRDecember 20, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Rosemary, this is just gorgeous! I love the depth of the layers...it just adds so much character!! You really know how to make everything look extraordinary! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  42. SylviaDecember 20, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Wow...wow...wow...you did a super job with those angels!!! Wish I could go to one of your sales.

    Sylvia

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  43. Fishtail CottageDecember 20, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Everything you do is just gorgeous! I especially love what you've done with these sweet angels though! xoox, tracie

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  44. My Beautiful WorldDecember 21, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    They are lovely so inspiring. So nice to meet you just found your beautiful blog and so happy I did. I have enjoyed looking around and linking up I'm now following you, if you find a spare minute hope you visit me sometime and follow back so nice to meet new friends. Sending you special wishes for a very Merry Christmas Day and look forward to keeping in touch in 2012

    Always Wendy

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  45. Honey at 2805December 21, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Such stunning finds, Rosemary! They are all just gorgeous!

    Thank you for sharing the season at Potpourri Friday! May you have a Merry Christmas and the Happiest of Holidays!

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  46. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereDecember 21, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Rosemary, The angels are beautiful. Thank you for sharing them at the Open House Party and Happy Holidays to you and your family.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  47. SueDecember 21, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    You added so much more depth to this piece and it looks wonderful. :-) You have such talent, Rosemary. Hope you have a Merry Christmas!
    ~ Sue

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  48. LiliDecember 21, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    The angels have found such a perfect place under your tree and seeing the before and afters of your masterful enhancements always makes me sigh! ~Lili

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  49. My Shabby Streamside StudioDecember 21, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    The effect is lovely, Rosemary!

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  50. UnknownDecember 22, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    What a beautiful piece! Just gorgeous! Have a joyful Christmas!
    Kerry

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  51. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaDecember 22, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    As always with everything you do my Dear friend "IMPECCABLE" love it..Hugs and smiles Gloria

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  52. HollyDecember 22, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    These are so beautiful!! I really like what you did. I am your newest follower.

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  53. Gayle Page-RobakDecember 22, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Your stone angels are lovely...I have never seen anyone add colorizing as you have. We have a number of stone pieces in our gardens but it actually took 3 men to carry the last one (a female statue) from the front street to the arbor area of our rose garden. I love your new trI have joined your followers list and would love to have you join me as well. Hugs, Gayle
    http://atastefultouch.blogspot.com easure. Lucky you! Merry Christmas!

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  54. Cindy AdkinsDecember 24, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    This is stunning! Love, love, love it! Merry Christmas and thanks for sharing your beautiful talent with us!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  55. Heather JacobDecember 24, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    BREATHTAKING !!!! you have done a super duper job here and to me you have brought them alive ... fabulous !!! wishing you and your family a magical xmas xoxox

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