Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Mixed Up Cherub

This cherub plaque is made up of sooooo many elements.



It started life like the piece next to it.  I have quite a few of these wood plaques. They're nice, but,




I envisioned an angel or cherub.




I flipped the plaque upside down, and molded a cherub head out of clay.  After I attached the head, I went over the entire piece with a white paint and plaster mixture several times.




Then I painted it an aqua-like color, and went over it again with the paint/plaster mix. THEN, I sanded it a bit.  THEN, I dirtied it up with a mix of dye and coffee.  I do like my mixes.  I banged it around, took a blow dryer to it, etc.




So, let's see.....This plaque is made of wood, clay, plaster, paint, dye, coffee, and determination.




Still playing with tiara designs.








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28 comments:

  1. Linda January 8, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Rosemary your work is amazing!!
    You can tell alot of thought goes into each piece.

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  2. OliveJanuary 8, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Do you say coffee? Possibly my favorite food group. It is lovely.

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  3. AnneJanuary 8, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Oh Rosemary I missed out on that last tiara :-( .I would love one! Hope you will list another soon!
    That cherub is beautiful <3!
    xx
    Anne

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  4. SusanJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Rosemary as always excellent beautiful work!

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  5. VictoriaJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Okay Rosemary...seriously? You just molded a head out of clay?!?!? You make that sound so easy! Mine would end up looking like a piece of pooh or something!!!

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  6. Nancy CarrJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    You are so talented. I feel you must have my share of talent, too. You are awesome!

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  7. Katie @ Wildwood CreekJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    Love the finish on the cherub plaque, and each tiara is lovelier than the last one!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Beautiful! Continually impressed with your talent and your creations.
    Melinda

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  9. fleurcottageJanuary 8, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    you MADE the face?! WOW! it's all lovely! Esther

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  10. elizabethJanuary 8, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    Your creativity and level of activity are a constant amazement to me. I need to know your secret! :)

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  11. Little Miss MaggieJanuary 8, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Another one of your projects that I love. Can't go wrong with cherubs and crowns.

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  12. Shabby chic SandyJanuary 8, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    I agree with the last comment--who couldn't love Cherubs and crowns--especially yours!

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  13. Maureen WyattJanuary 8, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    It looks like that bit of a rest has you fine artist mode now! The plaque is such a pretty and unique piece.

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  14. RhissannaJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    Where would creativity be without coffee, eh? I love the cherub head and you made something marvelous out of the mundane. Wonderful, Rosemary! (I ask again, when are you getting your own show?)

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  15. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    That was very clever turning it around like that Rosemary. The cherub looks so sweet... you are an inspiration.

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  16. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    So pretty, Rosemary! And cherubs are just perfect right now with Valentine's Day not far off.

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  17. Okio B DesignsJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Stunning as always! And that tiara is just gorgeous!!!!!

    Jeanine

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  18. Jana@Transformations From the HeartJanuary 9, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    Rosemary,
    This pieces turned out stunning just like all the other gorgeous pieces that you do. I'm always inspired when I visit your blog!

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  19. Gypsy HeartJanuary 9, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Awesome! You are so creative with the finishes. I want a tiara!!

    xo
    Pat

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  20. Barbara JeanJanuary 9, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Girl, you amaze me with all your techniques, and all the time you take on your projects.

    I'll be glad when I can get back into the swing of things again.

    blessings
    barb

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  21. Fishtail CottageJanuary 9, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    so pretty!

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  22. DonnaJanuary 9, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Your angel plaque is genius, Rosemary! Love all of the different layers of color and texture! And your tiara is gorgeous too. Bet you wear one around the house while you are creating, right?:)

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  23. PendraJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    Hi Rosemary, I got a kick out of Donna asking if you wear your tiara's when you are creating...do you? Your clay cherubs are lovely, I just adore the treatment and color, are you gonna be selling them? I think those wood plaques are pretty even as they are, if you plastered and painted them like you do. Still am just in awe of what you do with what you pull in from that garage, it's like magic! Hope you leg is still doing good.
    Hugs,
    Pendra

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  24. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Rosemary...you are just remarkable!...the cherub is exquisite.....!

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  25. PJH DesignsJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    Love the plaque Rosemary and the tiaras are gorgeous! I'm thinking about making some molds and I bought some clay going to try different types of molds until I find the easiest. Have a great rest of the week. Hugs, Peggy~PJH Designs.

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  26. miss flibbertigibbetJanuary 10, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Just beautiful Rosemary AND very clever! I was fooled...I thought you attached the whole angel to a board....such vision!!

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  27. CynthiaJanuary 10, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    This is just beautiful Rosemary, I love it, you always amaze me with your talent.

    Cynthia

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  28. Curtains in My TreeJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:12 AM


    I just love seeing your treasures, it just perks me up

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