"Make sure you tell them I helped."
Vizzini kept me company out on the deck, as did the teenage seagulls on the apartment building roof next door.
Oh, wait, there are three.
It's been a raucous war between the teenaged seagulls and the teenage crows - the seagulls are flapping their wings a lot, so I think they are learning to fly.
We certainly have a lot of bird poop on our windows...
I see you there, Mama.
Anyway, Vizzini sat with me and supervised while I added all the colour.
Part 1 is here, in case you missed it.
And here's where we got to last time.
All the black is done! And the shadow "M" is appearing.
"Yes, I'm keeping you safe."
Art Project: Mica's Bag, Part 2
Part 1 is here, in case you missed it.
And here's where we got to last time.
Time for colour.
As I did with my own Badass Bag, I used my lightest shades to give the colours a good blend. You can see that I've done this on one petal above.
Two roses done!
I did these here and there during the week.
On Sunday, I sat on the hot deck and finished the roses.
Starting to add the green for the leaves here.
Vizzini, stop that.
Mica, forgive me if there are any bite marks.
"I want your attention, Woman."
I ended up adding a few more leaves on the right side to make the M stand out better there.
I also added two little leaves going up onto the handle, as there were scuff marks there.
Next up: the sides!
Gee, I hope Vizzini "helps" again.
"Only if you ask nicely."
Well, there you have it.
It looks incredible, Sheila!
ReplyDeleteVizzini looks so snooty in that first photo and those teenage gulls are so cute. xxx
Thanks so much! I had to include the wildlife and Vizzini, as they all kept me company.
DeleteWow! What talent. I suspect you enjoying projects like these.
ReplyDeleteOf course I enjoy them! I love creating these, both for my mental health, and as gifts for my friends. Again, the offer's out there if you want me to create something for you, Ally!
DeleteSheila it's so pretty! Even my husband thinks so - and he is not often (never!) moved by a bag, he thinks it's amazing. I am loving the colours, so very very much! You are just flying through this - thank you for battling the heat out on the deck there with it, I know your deck gets extra Brisbane-heat-like in summer!
ReplyDeleteOf course I don't mind a bite mark or two - what a terribly cute helper! (I do hope he forgives me gushing over the bag first!)
I'm so glad you like it, Mica! Well, if it has your husband's stamp of approval, then I'm doubly happy. It's a small bag, so it's pretty easy to do - I've nearly finished the sides already too!
DeleteVizzini loves to go after dangly bits - Cooper will smell him on the bag!
Stunning!
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Thanks!
DeleteThat bag's going to be an absolute stunner, Sheila (Mica's one lucky girl!) and of course I'm loving your little nibbler errr... helper, too! xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ann! If you ever find something you think needs the "Sheila embellishment" touch, send me pics - I'd love to make something for you.
DeleteHee, I like it when Vizzini "helps."
SO talented, and a cat as a helper.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kim!
DeleteJust stunning!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cynthia!
DeleteWhat seems extra special is that Mica gets to see your process as it unfolds. Reminds me a bit of when you had your special dress made for you.
ReplyDeleteThe floral outlined M and the flourishes of mini flowers on the handles both elicit a big smile. :)
And of course, a shout out for your furry feline assistant!
Chers, Laurie
I wasn't sure if she would enjoy it, but thankfully, it's just making her more excited about it, Laurie. :) Yes! Ah, that dress...that I never wore...
DeleteI've nearly finished the sides...with more feline help!
What an amazing bag! A real work of art! The gawky teenage seagulls are hilarious!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy the seagull families every year. Thanks so much, Laura!
DeleteThe bag looks fabulous, and tell Vizzini from me that he did a stellar job of helping.
ReplyDeleteThanks, will do!
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