For those of you who expressed an interest in the new art project...

My lovely model arrived in perfect condition yesterday, and I had a chance to do a little introductory work (starting on her left arm):


Mind you, this is just the very beginning of a long, detailed project. My goal is to mix, match and incorporate at least 7-8 different colors on each section of her body. From there, I'll experiment with various beads, bangles, bracelets & other bling and see what I come up with to complete her look.

Speaking of accoutrements, Jessi & I are heading over to Michael's on Saturday for more paints, brushes, swabs, tinted inks and a variety of possible accessories. Final wardrobe options — assuming I choose to clothe her at all ☺ — have yet to be examined; we'll have to wait until the design really starts taking shape to make a determination. (And yes, I'll very likely be running a reader poll on garments when the time comes.)

As I touched on in my original entry, I am basing the "root system" design on a collection of paintings I've done over the years, mostly on unusual surfaces such as metal (from old street signs), wood (from discarded furniture & paneling) and formica laminate (from kitchen remodeling scrap).

Also mentioned in the first post, I'll be adding a similarly painted male mannequin to the project, once I am 100% satisfied with the female. The Happy Couple will eventually be mounted in a stylish (yet slightly eerie) plexiglass diorama, based with volcanic (black) sand, white quartz and maybe a few nice pieces of driftwood or brain coral... TBD.

OK, then - here's the part where I could really use some input from you in selecting a killer wig to complete m'lady's look...

Below are twelve different styles that Jessi & I whittled down as "finalists" from a group of 200+, ranging in layer, length and color (all being reasonably affordable at $10-$40). I realize that this is a real "different strokes" type of question to be asking of you, but I'd really like to get your two cents before making a final decision.

Before voting, please have one more look at her, taking into account her flesh tone, build, pose, etc...


So, whaddya think? Long, thick dark locks? Short, blonde bob? Fiery, scorching red bangs? Or maybe something altogether different?

Poll #1673462 Which Wig Works Best?
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 60

My favorite wig of the bunch Is...

Tags: arts & crafts, filtered, friends, pretty girls, reader poll, sculpture, thank you
From: Chicago
Mood: Motivated