With my 43rd birthday coming and passing, I felt the need to do it up a little extra special this year. I celebrated by having a birthday week instead of just one day. It was a blast! My emotional landscape has been on quite a roller coaster of sorts over the past few months so I really needed to not let the numbers 4 and the 3 get in the way... As mentioned in a previous couple of posts I have been going through some past trauma from an incident that happened long ago...Time has a way of softening the blow, but it has been a slow process of going through the steps of recovery... Funny thing is I'm not like that- I'm such an instant gratification girl. I want everything fixed now. I want me to be fixed now, and I will burn the candle at both ends to make that happen. I've always been like that, very driven. Its always been a positive part of me except when it comes to this... I need to slow down and breathe, and maybe CREATE...
Thankfully a wonderful project came my way for a girl who happened to have a birthday just around the same time as me. She is a dear client/friend who has some really special pieces of mine and this piece was requested as a commission for her birthday.
I have not done three dimensional cakes in awhile but they are always so fun to do.
(my favorite contrast is soft and pink with chunky little nails)
I like to add some edgy elements to an otherwise very pretty surface
Queen A...
What is her desire???
Many textural elements add to the final outcome. Occasionally I teach this workshop in my studio. I think the most important message that I try to convey in this workshop is that it is all in the details and less on the big stuff. aka (found object)
For me the found object pieces are the secondary players in my work. The backgrounds are what define and give my work its character.... the little smudge of graphite or doodle, collage elements, etc... Adding the sweet little doll head is like icing on the cake!
My favorite elements, rusty doorknobs, pearls and polkas combined!
I hope the birthday girl loves her cake- it is on its way soon...
Thank you as always for stopping by...
22 comments:
Anybody would be THRILLED to get any of your creations, they are so beautiful and you can see the love and the joy that's put into them. We DO need to slow down and rejuvenate our souls so we can continue to be happy and let the Lord in to soothe our souls. Have a great week and always create.
What a wonderful piece, it really makes me smile; and lucky girl who receives it! Wishing you speedy recovery.
I just love your boxed cakes. The details are my favorite, I can look over an over and see something new each time.
I too turned 43 this year. Just posted about coming to terms with my age, but really it was about the crows feet round my eyes.
My 40's have been the best years of my life so I'm not going to look at my own photos or self in the mirror too much and just have fun!
Hugs,
Kelly
Lisa, I know she will love this beautiful birthday piece you have made. Your creative style brings a smile to anyone's face. Your talent for finding old pieces and incorporating them into your art has inspired me to look for my own treasures. You are an inspiration and I pray that time & art will heal your wounds. I look forward to seeing you once again at Silver Bella this year!
It is so beautiful. She's one lucky lady.
Lovely piece Lisa! Happy belated birthday... and 43 sounds young to me now that I hit 45. This is the last one I am celebrating:)
Happy # 4 & 3, you're just as old as you want to be. It's a piece of cake! And as always your work is beautiful!
Lisa
That is one of the most beautiful creations I have seen in a long while, anyone would be thrilled to have that. The colours are beautiful and it has so much depth and texture! well done! :)
I love your blog, it is very wonderfull!!
Oh my gosh, that is the most sublime creation! I know the recipient will just love it. Your work is so detailed and layered, it must take a very long time to accomplish.....
Elegant, fantastic, wonderful what shall I say? Its perfect.
Have a nice week hugs from Nuremberg in germany,
Anja
such a pretty creative piece- I love your work.
I just bought one of your cards in a shop in Huntington Calif. It is so sweet.
beautiful blog..pls visit mine and be a follower.. thanks and God bless..
http://forlots.blogspot.com/
Happy Belated Birthday, and, as always, loving your creations! Toni
i LOVE all of the hidden gems and details in this piece! you are so talented! and so inspiring!
i just read your ART SAVES piece on crescendoh.com and your writing really touched my heart. thank you so much for sharing all you do.
sending lots of birthday wishes!
-juliette
Oh my gosh, it is SO wonderful, Lisa. Happy Birthday to you too! p.s. can't wait to be in your Joy Within (love the title you chose) workshop at Silver Bella (I just signed up)
Hope all is well. It is good to take the time that you need to heal.
Take care
Lisa,
Your work is beyond brilliant and stunning. I've long admired your art and needed to tell you so. Tim's take on it is his own, and I love the fact that we can truly make it our own style.
That piece is a museum-worthy work of art, in my humble opinion! I just love your color palette and the oodles of layers and details. It's fascinating to view from every angle.
Amazing. You are so talented. Come visit me at www.mydeartrash.com
Happy day to you.
Laura
Hi Lisa. I just love your work!! I wish I had that Mixed Media flair! I absolutely loved your "tinnies" in Handcrafted Mag and created one of my own for fall. I linked back to you as my inspiration. If you would like to check mine out:
http://melisawaldorf.blogspot.com/2010/11/countdown-to-give-away.html
Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent and inspiring the rest of us!!
Melisa
Lisa, it's the most lovely cake!! The colors are pure perfection!! Happy birthday to you!!|||||
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