| Author | Content |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 21, 2007
12:46 PM Post #4001977
| Kristi (Knolan) asked Connie and I to make a praying mantis for her. We finished him last night and I thought we'd share some photos with you folks.
He was made similar to the one we made earlier this year for Victorgardener, but he's still rather unique.
Janet & Connie
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 21, 2007
12:46 PM Post #4001983
| This is the overall view of him. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 21, 2007
12:48 PM Post #4001989
| Upper Body, from the side 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 21, 2007
12:49 PM Post #4001993
| Looking almost head on 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 21, 2007
12:50 PM Post #4001996
| Close up - Head shot 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 21, 2007
12:51 PM Post #4001999
| We did the arms a bit differently this time. I like the way the beads look. His arms were much more easier to pose than they were when they were stiff copper tubing. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 21, 2007
12:52 PM Post #4002000
| Upper Body, Back View 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 21, 2007
12:53 PM Post #4002002
| His Wings 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 21, 2007
12:54 PM Post #4002003
| Dinner 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 21, 2007
12:56 PM Post #4002009
| Close up of his dinner - the Bee 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 21, 2007
12:58 PM Post #4002019
| Last Shot
Full View of him eating his dinner
Hope you enjoy the photos.
Janet & Connie
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
meezersfive
waukesha, WI
(Zone 5a)
September 21, 2007
01:35 PM Post #4002125
| Charming, like all your great sculptures!! |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 21, 2007
01:43 PM Post #4002149
| Thanks Meezer. We thought he was rather charming ourselves. Then again, Connie and I are a bit biased, so it's nice to hear that someone else thinks so also. :-)
Hubby told me last night that we should have made him look vicious! He said that it was too pretty! HAHAHAHAHA I said, um, did you notice that he had a bee clutched in his grasp, and that he was going to devour it?
Men!!! pbbbbbbbpttttt!
Janet
|
knolan
Sugar Land, TX
(Zone 9a)
September 21, 2007
02:03 PM Post #4002240
| I'm just in awe of it. It's going to look GGRRREAT in my living room. |
Sashagirl
by the Muddy Miss, IA
(Zone 5a)
September 21, 2007
02:23 PM Post #4002309
| Awsome!!
Talk about a neat keepsake. You and Connie are wonderful artists!
Sasha |
bivbiv
Central FL, FL
(Zone 9b)
September 21, 2007
02:55 PM Post #4002401
| Beautiful job. How big is he? |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 21, 2007
03:20 PM Post #4002497
| Thank you so much!
Kristi, I can't wait to see him on your wall. I think he will fit in wonderfully with the rest of your awesome decor. He was so much fun to make.
Biv, He's about 25 inches from the bee he's holding to the tip of his wings. He'll stand away from the wall about 3-4 inches.
As I was taking photos of him last night, hubby was watching TV. After about 20 pictures with the flash, he turned around and said, Don't you think you have enough pictures yet? I said, ya know Sweetie, once he's gone, we can't pick him up and look at him any more. We won't have him for reference for the next one. He then understood why I was taking photos of his underside, as well as the parts that will be seen. I was really glad I'd taken so many photos of Victor's as we were creating him. We referred to those photos as we were creating this one's body.
We learn something with each sculpture we create and try to improve the things we can. It's always amazing watching the sculpture come together as we work. Connie is so much fun to work with. Her welding skills have improved considerably since we began this adventure. I have to watch her closely though with that long braid dangling so close to the torch. :-)
Janet |
Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA
(Zone 7a)
September 21, 2007
03:35 PM Post #4002562
| It is always so exciting to see your projects, Janet & Connie - they are absolutely gorgeous and I am in awe of your talent!
Kristi, thanks for sending us this way to see your praying mantis! |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
September 21, 2007
06:23 PM Post #4003033
| That is absolutely fabulous artwork and such skill, well done to both of you and thankyou for sharing it in this forum.
Is it the same Connie that has beautiful vases on the cut flower forum?
Janet, it is a unique treasure,just like you! |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 21, 2007
06:31 PM Post #4003056
| Thanks Murmur and Terri! He made both of us grin bigtime! :-)
I don't think it's the same Connie, Terri. Though I'm sure she must have some nice vases somewhere, she doesn't "do" cut flowers. |
maidentheshade
Beaumont, TX
September 21, 2007
07:20 PM Post #4003217
| Thanks folks for all the nice compliments. We're right proud of him. :) Great pics Janet! He looks good! So glad you like him Kristi!
Nope. It's not me in the cut flower forum terri. |
knolan
Sugar Land, TX
(Zone 9a)
September 21, 2007
09:24 PM Post #4003654
| You guys did such a good job. I just couldn't have imagined him prettier than he is. I sure wish I had talent like ya'll.
|
Gardnerkett
Pass Christian, MS
(Zone 8b)
September 22, 2007
01:10 PM Post #4005200
| A Very Beautiful Bug!
Awesome job!
Love the close up head shots
|
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 22, 2007
05:50 PM Post #4006064
| Cath,
I am glad you liked 'em.
Hopefully we can get started on your mermaid tomorrow, depending on Connie's plans. I haven't talked to her yet today. Just got back from the deer lease and I need a shower and a cold glass of iced tea!
Janet |
balvenie
Marysville, WA
(Zone 7a)
 September 22, 2007
06:10 PM Post #4006108
| It is another beautiful example of your incredible imaginations and masterful craftsmanship. Each one is a marvel. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 23, 2007
11:15 AM Post #4008087
| Thanks Balvenie. We really like this one also and can't wait to see it up on the wall.
The mermaid we will be making for Cath (Gardnerkett) will be a big challenge for us. We're really looking forward to creating her. We've already been brainstorming on her creation. Connie's got other plans today so hopefully next week we'll be able to get started on it. We'll start a new thread whenever she is completed.
Thanks everyone for taking the time to look. We really appreciate all of your kind words.
Many hugs to all,
Janet & Connie |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
September 23, 2007
06:42 PM Post #4009428
| Love it, love it, love it!!!!!!! |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 23, 2007
06:44 PM Post #4009433
| ☺ |
