Thursday 24 September 2015

September Challenge Day 24

It is often difficult to find a reference photo that gives exactly what you want so you have to improvise.
Rusty Mailbox
The reference for this 5 x 7 card was a photo of an almost pristine mailbox that I found on the internet. I wanted something pitted by stones, battered by time and rusted by weather. I am pretty happy with the look I achieved although I think this piece looks better in person.


6 comments:

  1. As I catch up on your posts, Val, I am again delighted by the range of work you do - from pen and ink to watercolours to textiles. You're an amazing woman!

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    1. Thanks Win - that is quite a compliment coming from you!

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  2. I think it is terrific Love the shadows :)

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  3. i have not yet seen mail box in my country. .thank you

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    1. They are being replaced here but the old ones will probably stay until they rot and fall down. I guess they are an invention of North America.

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