Saturday, July 07, 2007

Under the Sea

For reasons known only to my subconscious I began to explore the concept of those lost at sea, and at the same time had the urge to make a present for my fish. Hence, the fish have a new flake holder and I still don't know what my mind was on about.
Either way I am happy with the end result, liquid nails, pink, blue and green fimo molded shapes, a shell, golf tees, gauze bandage, and layers and layers of paint (all applied in washes and blasted with the heat gun) on a tin milk churn. The end result may not be deMeng, but the skills (if I can call them that) were learnt in his class.

14 comments:

Jane P said...

The richness of the colour has really shown up in photo, Julie- you have captured a spirit here-gorgeous

Arty Lady's blog said...

Julie, this looks superb! Well done. I am so envious.

Liz.

Judy said...

Awesome Awesome Awesome - Yes it's about taking away all we learn and adapting them to our styles. Just think the top image and piece is the best I have ever seen you do!!!

Dot said...

As soon as I saw the first photo I gasped out loud....Amazing art Julie, just incredible. With your own special style.
I can imagine you making this and enjoying the process. Wish I was there watching you!

Sulea said...

WOAHHhh.. this is amazing. It makes me think of ancient sunken treasure.. feels so textural on the pc screen!!! just awesome!

Steph said...

Beautiful ! I love the face !

Anonymous said...

Wow, I love it. So many colors and textures. I've noticed your last 3 posts all dealt with water.

kelsey said...

Oh Julie!!! This is fantastic! I love the colour and the use of the face & other textural elements in remarkable, love the use of the gauze too! Like Sulea said...like an ancient buried treasure!

Lisa Oceandreamer Swifka said...

I LOVE this, no really, I LOVE this. The colors, the layering, the face, the use of golf tees and shells and OMG it's fantastic. Loving the ocean it resonated to me.
I have so many questions...like where does the liquid nails come in? (used like glue?)
I wish I could have just sat and watched your process.
WOW!
XOXO
Love,
Lisa

Anonymous said...

WOW Julie, this is exquisite, I love everything about it and I agree with Sulea about the textural part, it makes me want to touch the screen. This is really fantastic art Julie and you should be truly proud of your achievment , well done you arty diva you. Stay creating from Charmaine xxxx

Genevieve said...

This is a fantastic piece Julie, love the colours, your fish are truely spoilt!

Cheers!

Anonymous said...

This is just a magnificent piece Julie - lucky fish!
Meganxx

Ev said...

Just two little words from me - LOVE IT!!

Jen Crossley said...

Simply stunning Julie I just LOVE it,you have done an amazing job,the texture and colours are wonderful
Jen