A World Of Works in Progress!

OOPS!

How does this happen to me? One moment, I think I've got my life totally under control, the next, it's all over the place!

To be fair, there has been tons of art happening, and just now is some of it getting done!


It's been a wild month, so I'd thought I'd show you various stages of works in progress:


Remember this  wooden piece? It's meant to be a wee vagabond sitting atop a wolf on a crazy forest ride.

(Click to enlarge all pics!)

I wanted to call them "Messengers of Love," but I think I've had another fox-running with hearts piece of a similar nature and name. Apparently there's some sort of theme running through my brain!

Here is the rest of it!

Stain, then painting...

And the finished piece!

At least I think it's finished. Something feels missing to me, but I'm not sure? What do you think? It's meant to be hung by two ribbons from the sides, but I wonder if this doesn't need more detailing?

Speaking of works in progress: I've got owls on the brain...

Here's one meant to be a medium sized snow owl ornament:

Yes, it's got a movable wing, made so by a clever snowflake brad button.

I have to say, I'm quite excited as to how this is working out--I'd never really done snow owl art, so LOTS of figural studies on how to paint them; I think I've done a good job so far...still needs some work on the detailing and wings, but should be up by tomorrow for your early holiday season

Speaking of owls--this one's a barn owl and the most complicated wooden piece yet:
he's shaped through a wood burning technique....

...then dark stained, THEN painted.

And here's the final bit...actually, he's supposed to be carrying a glittered star, so there's a bit more to go, but hopefully he's in the shoppe by tomorrow morning!

He's a rather large piece, so I think would do well for the holidays!

Now here are two cloth ornaments in the very beginning stages. Hopefully will be completed in time for the weekend.

LEFT: Santa and toys. RIGHT: Ice Queen and baby seal.
Both are shaped to be figural on one side, and the opposite side will be Christmas trees. It is interesting trying to fit their characters into a Christmas tree shape!

And there are some WOOD BURNED SPOONS IN THE WORKS!

Anyone like dragons? 

Front of spoon

Back of spoon...

This one should be finished this afternoon!

Now--one that is a FINISHED piece...this wood-burned MOON and SUN SPOON!  

BACK of the spoon has a sun and stars!

The Front of the spoons is a moon, clouds, an stars! Tons of burning work, but it was fun to make!

You can find THIS SPOON HERE

And find all my work (as I finish them! Phew) here at the VAGABOND SHOPPE!