Unusual Girl Studios

The question was- do you think the blue wash I put over her face and shoulders was too much? Did the blue tones fight with the overall warmth of everything else? But you can't see in these pictures that there is a blue wash! There, I just added one that I took with the flash on- its the top one of the three. What do you think? Is she beautifully imperfect? I hope so but I do think I will tone the blue down a touch! Please comment! Sometimes I go too far and ruin a good thing....

Hi all! Just wanted to quickly post these and then I'm off to rest up. Here's how the newest lady is progressing. What do you think of her color? I am quite happy and hope I can keep the yellow/rusty color but as things progress it may change... she'll tell me. I tried a new paint called Glimmer Mist. You spritz it on. Its the burgandy color you see at the bottom of the cloak and also the moss I am trying to represent. How easy is that? Spritz, wait, spritz again. The green vine? Not so easy. I wrapped floral wire with green floral tape, twisted some wire to make leaves and then applied paper clay to give them better form. Then I painted them and will probably paint them again. Next I think I'll tackle her facial features. Anyhoo, just wanted to share her with you!

My friend Chinamommy asked if I was planning to meet her for coffee today. I thought I'd explain my lack of communication last week before I answered her. Last week- Monday, went to Kayla's dr . appointment to re-evaluate results from checking her levels of the adhd medicine. The first set of levels came back as showing no drugs in her system. Hmm , I blamed the lab. The second set of levels came back the same way. Spent Monday and Tuesday envisioning a scenario wherein some one at the drug factory made false copies of the highly sought after amphetemine and stole the real ones to make meth out of- or speed or what ever. Wondered what authority I should call- FBI, CIA, DEA, GHOSTBUSTERS or even Lifetime television with my idea for their next made for tv movie- sexy, smart wonder mother unwittingly uncovers drug cartel exchaning perscription meds for placebos. Hmmm . Tuesday, talked to work-mate Linda who called her son the genius medical student. He agreed, sounded ve...

Remember her? I have picked up from where I left off. It doesn't look like I have gotten very far but I have hours into her face, hours, I say- dramatically! I have smoothed out the "fabric" and in doing so discovered a new favorite way to use my favorite tool= paper clay. Paper clay is as its name would suggest. A mix of finely ground clay and finely ground paper mulch. It is workable in many consistencies- straight out of the bag it feels like doughy clay. Mix a little water in with it and it will slip around in a very nice way. Mix it into more water and you have paste. I used a paintbrush and painted the last coat on the "fabric" and will now have very little sanding to do to it if any. I also bulked out her body, giving her legs some more realistic shape, some shape to her shoulders and oh yeah, I gave her boobies. When I stood back and looked at her I thought- hmm , she's obviously not wearing a bra so I used my thumbs and squished them down a little-...

I'm pleased to report that my faux photo session at the art gallery went well. I brought all my display tricks with me- stones, marbles, moss, fabric, extra lights everything I could carry in two totes. I have to say these may possibly be the best photos I have ever taken. Considering I have no training and no "tools" other than my amazing little camera- a Cannon Eos Rebel 8mm, I was tickled by the results. Oops- who to site for the actual piece? Umm , Barb Musil is the artist behind the lovely dragonfly pendant and the blue bowl- I think. The others I have yet to assign a name to. My bad, I'll get there.... I guess what I like the best of these few is the back lighting- it feels romantic. Anyhow, I was soo excited that I had to share with you all at least a few- ok , I am a freak- I took like 130 all together, consider me restrained for only showing you 5! And yes, I am available for hire!