Asked on Oct 30, 2016
What to Do With These?
by Misty Gage
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This is Liliana. She's been a long time in the making and I still don't think she's quite done but I wanted to share her with you guys.
I'm constantly trying to re-use common household items instead of throwing them out and I never walk past a bit or bauble without determining if I can work it into my art. I love finding discarded trinkets and treasures and adding them to my mixed media. I'm also a firm believer in upcycling. Liliana is a perfect blend.
I sculpted her face from clay making sure to leave minor imperfections (even the most beautiful people aren't perfect), added a couple coats of paint and some fake eye lashes I purchased for a buck.
For her lovely locks I painted a base layer then added random chipboard die cuts, flowers, ribbon, tiles, keys, and other trinkets scattered throughout.
As a finishing touch I added in some peacock feathers I I removed from an old Halloween mask. Care to know my favorite thing about Liliana?
Her beautiful curls are all hand-painted toilet paper rolls! Isn't that just fabulous!!!!
11 answers
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That is stunning why would you even ask?
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Janet Pizaro
on Nov 09, 2016
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Personally, to me she's appears done. She doesn't need anything else. And she is beautiful.
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William
on Nov 09, 2016
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She is beautiful, but respectfully I think the top middle to outside corner needs work as she appears out of balance, Just my perspective!
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Ginger
on Nov 09, 2016
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Wow! You did a beautiful job!
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Haysha S.
on Nov 10, 2016
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Absolutely stunning just one suggestion a frame around the piece in blue to match the hair or not.....
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Paticia G
on Nov 10, 2016
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I think this is beautiful as is. You have created a wonderful, balanced piece. The hair dressing is just right and compliments the simpleness of face and wood detail. Very creative!
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Stephanie corley
on Nov 10, 2016
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She's Magnificent! If you don't want to keep her--she'd look outstanding in a very up-scale salon.
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Fran
on Nov 12, 2016
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Thank you all for your lovely comments!
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Misty Gage
on Nov 13, 2016
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Shawna Bailey
on Dec 04, 2016
It's so lovely, can you put up the link to your post so I can see how you made it? -
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Dec 19, 2016
Beautiful piece! Love your creativity. You need to show us more! My vote, leave her the way she is. Thanks for sharing! -
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Patrice
on Dec 22, 2016
Simply B-T-FUL
Janet Pizaro
on Nov 09, 2016
William
on Nov 09, 2016
Ginger
on Nov 09, 2016
Haysha S.
on Nov 10, 2016
Paticia G
on Nov 10, 2016
Stephanie corley
on Nov 10, 2016
Fran
on Nov 12, 2016
Misty Gage
on Nov 13, 2016
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