Thursday, November 23, 2017

what Bilbo saw

re-purposed fabric on acrylic medium and canvas
24"X30"

 “Such bees! Bilbo had never seen anything like them.
"If one were to sting me," He thought "I should swell up as big as I am!” 

― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit
re-purposed fabric on acrylic medium and canvas
24"X30"

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18 comments:

  1. Gatepost productionsNovember 24, 2017 at 12:41 AM

    Wow! I just realised how large they are. They must look fabulous full-size, they certainly do here

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  2. Granny AnnieNovember 24, 2017 at 8:33 AM

    Keep it up my friend. Amazing work. How in the world do you manage those transparent wings?

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    1. minnemieNovember 24, 2017 at 4:23 PM

      The wings are made from an old chiffon-like blouse, therefore the transparency.
      Once I cut the shape, I pleated and ironed the fabric to create the veins.🤗

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  3. SusanNovember 24, 2017 at 4:54 PM

    I love this! That fabric works perfectly and I love the veins. Happy PPF

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  4. stefanie starkNovember 24, 2017 at 5:06 PM

    Oh wow! This beautiful bee is one of the most amazing artworks I have ever seen. You did something fantastic!

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  5. FayeNovember 24, 2017 at 7:30 PM

    What a wonderful bee! I love the filmy wings!

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  6. dentheNovember 24, 2017 at 7:35 PM

    wow, they look so lifelike! (I had a look through the previous ones as well). Very interesting technique! Well done!

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  7. ChristineNovember 24, 2017 at 8:05 PM

    beautiful work!

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  8. Clare LloydNovember 25, 2017 at 2:29 AM

    Fab

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  9. Valerie-JaelNovember 25, 2017 at 2:51 AM

    Absolutely fabulous! Hugs, Valerie

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  10. Linda KunsmanNovember 25, 2017 at 10:51 AM

    fabulous layers and textures on your bee-love it! Happy PPF!

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  11. AnonymousNovember 25, 2017 at 12:28 PM

    wow wow wow,, amazing!!!!! I just love it and admire your talent so much!!

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  12. Jennifer McLeanNovember 26, 2017 at 1:41 AM

    hehehe, hi Minn, I love your bee series. It's lovely to see you working in a series like this, so textural. Hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving and I so owe you an email! visiting from PPF.

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  13. VictoriaNovember 26, 2017 at 10:46 AM

    Brilliant and beautiful..gorgeous work! So lovely to visit your world again and your fantastic talent.
    Happy PPF
    Victoria #25

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  14. Granny AnnieDecember 18, 2017 at 8:31 AM

    Wishing you and yours the happiest Holiday Season. Love Granny Annie

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  15. Deepa GopalJanuary 2, 2018 at 12:23 PM

    This is amazing!!! Love your insects!
    I had done a small personal project on Insects for Inktober.
    Wishing you a wonderful new year! :)

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  16. Jean SpitzerFebruary 9, 2018 at 5:15 PM

    wow--tremendous!

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  17. Cindy D.April 28, 2018 at 10:24 AM

    Holy cow, giant bugs! So beautifully done. Though if I'm being honest, also creepy lol because they are giant bugs. :)

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