Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Small Painted Pieces

The Firebreather relaxes with some waltzes.


The Bearded Lady’s most treasured possession.


The Fortune Teller keeps a heart in a jar.


The Strongman looks forward to putting his feet up.


The Showgirl received this from a secret admirer.


The Ringleader likes to get away occasionally.


The Tightrope Dancer wears these every Thursday.


These are very small in little golden frames.
Acrylic and graphite on cardboard!

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Horses and Music

Brava, Audacia and Temerity: Their frames are actually painted a dark purple to echo their hair bows.



The Dancer and The Musician in their painted frames.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Silhouettes in Decorated Frames

The Aerialist Has a Fear of Heights.

The Unicyclist Wishes He Was the Human Cannonball.

Achilles Loves Wearing Tutus.

Genghis is Frightened of Mice.

The Tiger Trainer is Allergic to Cats.

The Magician Always Misplaces His Rabbits.

Cut paper, ink, colored pencil in vintage wooden frames...

Monday, August 18, 2008

Stitched Pieces

Bayard and Prospero are infamous identical twin Magicians.

Prospero and Bayard are infamous identical twin Magicians.

The Carnival Chef has his own talents, but he keeps his balancing act a secret.

Genia conducts her entire incantation performance in silence.

Clothilde is always playing tricks.

Rosalind proclaims - the larger the cat, the better!

Isolde is most often sought after.

These seemed to prove the most popular pieces in the gallery. Since it's a fairly new technique I've been using, I plan to do more of them soon.

Friday, August 15, 2008

Hand-Lettered Plaques











Ink, cut paper, acrylic on wood...

Contact Kari at the lovely Papercuts&Gluesticks Gallery if you're interested in any of the pieces you see!