I was digging through my shoe box of wine caps and messing around with the lead foil. It’s like doing flat sculpture. I manipulate it until it reminds me of something and then go with that idea. I do wash my hands a lot after playing with that stuff. And I had this 5×7 canvas–the perfect size for the silver dress. I am especially pleased with the round cap border wrap. Makes me want to do a whole wardrobe of foil outfits and accessories. With scalloped borders. I loved paper dolls as a kid too.
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My oh my. Besides being artistic you have a great imagination. Just lovely Jodie.
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Thanks, Mom.
Oh my Jodi. That is so awesome. To see a party dress in a bunch of metal caps AND THEN TO MAKE IT! That’s talent.
I love it.
Thanks, Marylou.
This has got to be one your most creative projects ever. But first of all, who has a wine cap collection in a shoebox? Regardless, it’s really neat!
What, you mean you don’t save your wine caps in a box?
You are so funny. When I first saw it I thought: Huh! Did she draw that? Then I read your description — how dear…should I be collecting wine caps?
Hi Jodi,
Rich gave me your blog, which I’ve been thoroughly enjoying. I had a feeling we’d be kindred spirits when he said artists’ messes( my entire house) don’t bother him. Don’t quote me. I got that he loved and appreciated
Your creativity, so what’s the big deal about a mess? In the New Year I’d love to meet you and talk art and needing that chocolate cake.
Thanks, Joyce–yes–let’s meet! I’ve been admiring your pastel paintings for years. We’ll talk soon.
Love this! Amazing. How could you even thunk of such a thing? Super creative and fun. Beautiful too.
Thanks so much! It felt like a fluke that it shaped up that way but that’s how it goes sometimes.