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Headless Amy Is No Longer Naked!

I thought you's be relieved to see she's decent!  She has a little black dress made from gessoed tissue paper and undies as well.  Whew! (I said it for you.)


She also has eyes!  And a 'faux' head to wear on top of her neck.  Working on the arm replacement but not quite finished.  But, please notice her oh- so- stylish hand bag made from a mettallic brillo pad.

I am working so backwards on this one!  I have to paint her which will be more difficult now that she's clothed.  I have to toss around the idea of coloration.  After all- if you've been decapitated your complexion may not be so rosy or peaches and cream.  Any thoughts?

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  1. Pat HaightDecember 4, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    OMG! You crack me up!
    I love everything about her!
    The faux head is awesome. Love the zipper foot and I'm diggin the bag:~) I don't know why, since I haven't ever met a decapitated person, but I keep thinking a slight greenish~blue and veiny? for the color.

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  2. C.December 4, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    I am leaning towards the bluish-greeny cast. Just not sure how to get there? Start with flesh tone and then go over with a thin white tinted with blue? I will have to do some research!

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  3. C.December 5, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Someone on "Creating the Hive" just suggested a greyish color which makes me think of this antique china doll I just saw....hmmm, decisions!

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  4. Liz RevitDecember 5, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Headless Amy is amazing! Your sense of humor definitely shows through your wonderful works of art.

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  5. Liz RevitDecember 9, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Thanks for stopping by and leaving such nice comments. I'm glad to call you a friend.

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  6. Sanity, Politics & Public ServiceDecember 21, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Love This!

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