Floating Furniture - A Somewhat Surreal Interior

A little ode to Alice, or perhaps even a nod to C.S. Lewis, for all the inspiration over the years.

"Floating Furniture" - acrylic on canvas - by Karen Sloan - Sold

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Introducing Terra ~ A #Papier #mache #Theatre #Mask

Meet "Terra"! She's made from papier-mache. I built her by hand with recycled newspaper. Her hair is made of spun flax, (my thanks to Bev for the donation). I can't believe how natural the Flax looks. So organic, which was the basis for Terra, as she is to depict a nature goddess of sorts. (My friend Wendy said she looks a bit like Cher! I thought that was a wonderful comment! Perhaps Cher in drag? ; )

Just can't wait to see her in action. Looking forward to the theatre performance, and the actor bringing her to life by adding their own take on what Terra's personality will be.

It's still just amazing to me how a mask can bring a person out of their shell. I've witnessed very austre adults put on my masks, and they change dramatically before my eyes, playing it up with child-like abandon. Such fun!

Again, my thanks to Michael, Fay and the rest of our County Conjurers, to whom I'm indebted because they allow me to push artistic boundaries. The process of creating a mask is so enjoyable.

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Can you spot the Ladybug?

Ladybugs (aka, Ladybirds), are a favourite insect of children. Their distinctive spots and vibrant colour is a magnet for people of all ages.

From a gardener's point of view, I just love them! Not just because they're pretty, unlike a lot of other insects, but due to their voracious appetite.

Ladybugs will eat any Aphids who might otherwise ravage the plants in your garden.

So... Next time you see a Ladybug, don't forget to thank her!

Suns and Foxes - Acrylic on canvas - by Karen Sloan

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Song Bird Art & Low Brow Humor

"Note To Self" - acrylic on wood - 12 x 12 - copyright Karen Sloan

Okay, this is totally kitsch, and doesn't reflect the bird you see above at all, however, my Nan used to recite the craziest "poems" to me when I was a kid.

I still remember a few of them very well, especially the ones that seemed most rude at the time, way back then.

This was a particular favourite of mine...

"Birdie, birdie in the sky, dropped some whitewash in my eye, Gee, I'm glad that cows don't fly"

Isn't that just shameful?!... Still makes me chuckle when I think about my Nan's "poetry". It's no wonder I'm a painter and not a writer. All those visuals dancing around in my head.

Thanks for visiting... Of course, after reading this post, you just might not want to return. ; )

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Wordless Wednesday - Abstract Art @ Wall Flower Studio

Papier-mache Theatre Masks - Frog Magically Turns Into a Toad

The Frog is now a Toad! It wasn't actually magic, but a glue gun and some paint. ; )

This fellow will be involved with community theatre, here in Haliburton County.

To change him from a Frog to a Toad, I glued some dried Putka Pods on him, then changed his colour palette.

Thought the pods gave a bit of a "warty" look Toads seem to have.

Didn't want to overdo it as I didn't want him to look diseased!

Apologies for poor photographs. Thinking I need a tripod, especially since the light is bad this time of year.

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Favourite Chair - Time to relax!

That's the thing about the holidays. They're great. We anticipate them every year. We do a whole lot of running around to prepare for them. We enjoy them while they're here, but it sure is nice to look back, put our feet up, and know it's over! ....The cycle begins again.

Hoping everyone had a nice spot to relax and unwind after the holidays.

"Slipcover" - By Karen Sloan - acrylic on canvas - (Sold)

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