Showing posts with label snowman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label snowman. Show all posts

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Helping Hand Snowbird Feeder






This funky snowbird feeder is sure to add a touch of whimsy and color to your winter garden. It features a glove-clad snowman's open hand that can be filled with birdseed to help our featherd friends through the chilly winter days. There is already a whimsical cardinal waiting to make new friends.

Helping Hand measures 8 inches by 5 inches and comes ready to hang on either a shepheard's hook or from a tree branch.

This piece was created using my own hand made paper clay over a plaster of paris cast of my own hand. Once the paint and details were completed I covered the entire piece with a two part heavy duty shellac to insure protection from rain or snow.

Helping hand will come to you signed, dated and ready for display.

Friday, August 13, 2010

New for the Holidays

Twila Twinkletoes






Twila Twinkletoes fancies herself a Prima Ballerina as she stands on Pointe atop her colorfully hand painted Christmas bell. Twila is all decked out in her favorite winter hat and scarf and her favorite pink ballerina toe shoes.

Twila was created by me, Kim Owens, using my own hand made paper clay. Once cured, she was hand painted using acrylic paint. Chalks and oils were used to create shadows and highlights. She was then antiqued to bring out all the details and finally the whole piece was sealed with a satin sealer to protect the finish and keep the colors vibrant for years to come.

Twila was created in my smoke free studio in Sunny California. She's the largest piece I've created yet, standing a full 20 inches tall by 6 inches wide. And because she's made from paper clay, she's very lightweight. She will come to you signed, dated and ready for display.

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Monday, July 26, 2010

All ready for Christmas

Christine and Company





This little snowgirl is all ready for Christmas. She's even got her little kitty all decked out. She's got snowflakes and Christmas lights dangling from her knitted hat, and her kitty has one to match. At the moment she's contemplating where she wants to hang her Christmas wreath.

Christine and Co. were created by me, Kim Owens, using my own handmade paper clay. Once cured the piece was first coated with a layer of Gesso and then handpainted using acrylic paint. Chalks and oils were used to create shadows and highlights, and finally the entire piece was antiqued to bring out all the details. Lastly, the entire piece was coated with a satin finish sealer to protect the finish and keep the colors vibrant for years to come. Christine's Christmas lights and eyes were created using custom colored, or hand painted polymer clay.

Christine and Co. was created in my smoke free studio in sunny California. She stands 11 inches tall by 7 inches deep and will come to you signed, dated and ready for display.

Folk Art From The Heart

Monday, March 15, 2010

An aHa Challange

Madzy Frightcicle with Shire



As a member of the American Holiday Artists group I was challanged to come up with an Alice in Wonderland inspired creation. Out of that challange came this piece:

Madzy Frightcicle with Shire. Madzy is surveying his little corner of Wonderland with the help of his furry friend. Madzy is secretly hoping that Shire doesn't tire of helping him and disappear before he has a chance to climb back down from the tree.

The spooky tree was created using paper clay over a wire frame. Madzy and Shire were created using custom colored polymer clay. The pieces were then handpainted using acrylic paint and chalks, antiqued and then sealed with a satin sealer to protect the finishes.



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You can find Madzy and all the Frightcicles at
Folk Art From The Heart

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Fiona Frightcicle


Fiona Frightcicle has just finished decorating her tree for her favorite holiday, Easter. All her little Easter Egg ornaments are in place and now she just needs the finishing touch, a chocolate bunny tree topper. The only problem is, Fiona is just a tad too short for the job so she's desperately hoping that the tree will bend just a tad farther so she can reach it because she's precariously perched upon an unstable Easter egg.




You can find Fiona and all the Frightcicles at
Folk Art From The Heart

Fancy Frightcicle


Little Fancy Frightcicle had just begun decorating her tree for her favorite holiday, when she noticed Fraidy Cat stuck at the top. Ducky came by to give her a boost so she could help Fraidy down, but Fraidy doesn't seem to need any help.



You can find Fancy and the rest of the Frightcicles at
Folk Art From The Heart

Friday, February 5, 2010

Another Frightcicle

Fritz Frightcicle

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, Fritz Frightcicle found a bucket of gold coins and has just finished decorating his tree. And now he wants to finish his decorations with his favorite tree topper. A large Shamrock. There's only one problem. He's not quite tall enough and the toadstool he's standing on just doesn't get him quite hight enough. He'll just have to wait until the next breeze brings the top bough a little lower.



Fritz can be found at
Folk Art From The Heart

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Cupid Frightcicle


Cupid Frightcicle has been working overtime spreading love and working his magic with his gift for match-making. And now he's taking a much need break and enjoying some candy that he received from his own true love.



You can find Cupid at Folk Art From The Heart