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Infused Oils

Published on January 7, 2013 in Art by black women, Art Sale, Crafts, Flowers and Originals. 0 Comments

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I’ve tried something new, infused oils. For this particular batch I used grapeseed oil to infuse hand cut, hand dried flowers to create a wonderfully fragrant infused oil that has many applications. This oil is not a perfume. Its strongest scent is brought out when used in the bath or heated for massage.

Here is a list of ways to best use this product:
**** Aromatherapy is the very fist thing that comes to mind. Put a small amount on your finger and swipe it under your nose leaving just enough to fill the senses and calm your nerves. KEEP CALM AND LAVENDER ON. Therapeutic properties.
**** Bath oil. Poor it into the hot water and let it fill the room.
**** Place oil on your legs and feet before putting on your socks or winter gloves.
**** Place a small amount on your lips during the winter to moisturize them.
**** Use as sensual oils for massage.
**** Used As Hair Oil – Since grape seed oil is non-greasy in texture and is odorless, it is preferred by people who do not like sticky hair oil. It easily gets absorbed by hair and nourishes it without giving a feeling that one has applied oil on the hair. This is wonderful for dreadlocks and natural African-American hair.

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Birds on Fallen Trees

Published on January 1, 2013 in Abstract Art, ART GALLERY, Art Sale, Crafts, Experimental design, Flowers and Originals. 0 Comments

There are a group of fallen trees near my house, about 5 of them left over from last spring. After gathering twigs and curly-q’s. I knew an art project had to happen. Here is the finished product.

Birds on Fallen Trees – 9 x 8 clay and wood sculpture created almost entirely with found items. The cobble stones in clay were found items, the twigs are from 5 fallen trees, the birds are from a recycled art piece, real Pekin duck feathers have been added as well as dried flowers.

This sculpture is a gift for a friend and is not for sale.

 

Plush kitten with big baby blue eyes

Published on October 17, 2012 in African-American Rag Doll, Art, Art by black women, Art Sale, Bears, Black Children, Cats, Children, Crafts, Faces, Originals and Rag Doll. 0 Comments

At 7 inches small this little kitten with big baby blue eyes sits perfectly on top of books and dried flowers. She wears an oversized, removable pink ribbon and has tiny little gray whiskers. This little one is completely hand made, hand painted and is made of almost 100% recycled materials including her stuffing and the ribbon.  Continue reading ‘Plush kitten with big baby blue eyes’

May Bell African-American Art Doll

Published on July 23, 2012 in African-American Rag Doll, Art, Art by black women, ART GALLERY, Art Sale, Crafts, Originals, Rag Doll, Sunflowers and Women. 0 Comments

May Bell Sunflower African American Folk Art DollI stopped calling May Bell a rag doll because she has so much character that she falls more into the art doll category. This isn’t my usual type of doll but I have to admit, I enjoyed making her.

May Bell is a beautifully elegant art doll who is handmade and hand painted. She stands approximately 8 inches with a rust and gold flowering dress that falls at 12 inches. May Bell’s hair is up in buns on both sides of her head, twisted perfectly and able to hold ribbons or flowers if desired. Her accenting Anne Klein II sunflower brooch is removable and can be placed where desired.

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Sitting Asian Clay Figurine

Published on June 18, 2011 in Art, Art by black women, Art Sale, Crafts and Women. 1 Comment

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The sitting Asian figurine was hand sculpted with no mold, using polymer clay. Her arms are adjustable so that you can have her hold a flower, cross them or put them to her side. Her hair comes down from its bun at 3 inches long. Instead of a solid white Geisha face the figurine has darker skin with broader Asian features letting her natural features bloom.

This beautiful royal woman was also hand painted and given a handmade dress. Her hair is a soft brown and gray yarn, her clothing is red, black and gold rayon with large lotus flowers on it. Although she has been sealed and is water resistant I’d suggest she be placed in an inside garden or sun room.

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A Joyful Child is a Rose

Published on June 8, 2011 in Art, Art by black women, Art Sale, Black Children, Children and Crafts. 0 Comments

Art title: A Joyful Child is a Rose
This is a reconstructed Lee Bortin original. The figurine was discovered in disarray but there was no way I could leave her that way so I pulled out some clay, glue, paints and pens and went to work. I added yarn for hair and painted her clothing in pearl pink, purple and soft blues. She’s wearing pearl earnings, small pink roses in her hair and has small little pearl dots at the bottom of her dress along the soft blue trim. The figurine stands 9 inches tall. Joy’s skin tone is medium brown. Her long black yarn hair is braided and put in ponytails which are held by removable white ribbons. Adorable!
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Sculpted Child in Clay

Published on March 7, 2011 in Art, Art by black women, ART GALLERY, Children, Crafts and Originals. 0 Comments

I love having a ton of projects all at once. Sometimes it feels like too much but other times it motivates me, keeps my spirit flowing. Recently I’ve been able to finish up several projects that sat on the back burner while I dealt with life. Life happens fast sometimes then it clams just enough to let you catch your breath and recharge. During my period of rest I finished 4 large projects. I have to say I’m kinda proud of myself.

There are yet 3 unfinished projects in the Sundrip Studio aka my living room. One such project is shown here. She’s a 10 inch doll hand sculpted out of cold clay.*Cold clay is clay you don’t fire.

Here’s what needs to be done to complete this doll and cross her off my artist’s to-do list. I need to work on her face more, add hands and decide on clothing. When I work on her face more I’m going to raise the eyebrows so she’s not frowning so much but, don’t expect a smile. To give her a smile would take away from what I’m trying to express.

Doll stats: hand sculpted, yarn hair, cold clay, 10 inches tall, a first for me. :-)

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Faith-Magdalene Austin