Monday, April 8, 2013

Mixed Media - Grunge Houses

Every one loves mixed media......
......in some way or another........my first attempt (a wee while ago) has taken the form of houses in the style of a mini book. 
Enjoy the journey.




Can't do anything without adding flowers! The Dusty Attic Fern laser cut added the NZ well known emblem of the Fern.


A good reason for houses and Grandfather Clark....he was later an architect. At the time, he was a Land surveyor.


Grandfather Clark was a bit of an artist. This sketch he drew and sent in a letter to Grandmother Clark while courting her. We still have this treasured letter.
Top right sketch- of himself, hard at work in the South Island, New Zealand 


Love the....when pigs fly.... The paper cut of the pig is suspended with wire.
I fell in love with this at first sight!


A try and play with pan pastels...this is really a beginners look! We all have to start sometime.
haha


The photo you see above is what I have of my grandparents wedding day. Grandfather Bob and Grandmother Cottle on my mothers side. Yes those old family names......


The brides maids.....not much cash around at that time....hence the very simple attire. This would be around the time of the depression or there after. Don't you just love those hats! And that neck tie!



Well I hope you enjoyed viewing my first attempt with mixed media and sharing in a bit of my history.
More mixed media to come later.... I have grown since this was created - life does not stand still.....so catch the moment......and enjoy it

....till next time.

have a scrappy one.....
sussipoppins  oxo

PS We all know I have not been posting for a while, so I am catching up on older work that has been put aside while life carried on. Slowly but surly I shall catch up....

6 comments:

  1. Oh wow Susan this is stunning. I love what you have done here... I love the pan pastels... I have just bought some and have been playing with them...

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  2. Lovely to see you posting again. Wow what a treasure your little house book is send your first attempt at mm amazing. I think it could be quite addictive - just had a go myself. Loved how you used a fern. I come from the South Island of New Zealand. Look fwd to seeing more.

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  3. Lovely to see you posting again. Wow what a treasure your little house book is send your first attempt at mm amazing. I think it could be quite addictive - just had a go myself. Loved how you used a fern. I come from the South Island of New Zealand. Look fwd to seeing more.

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  4. Hi Susan! Thank you for visiting my blog! I really enjoyed visiting yours too! I have always enjoyed your beautiful work. I first saw yours over at Dusty Attic! The grunge house is amazing! Love all the textures and details! Mandy (kashagray5)

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  5. Hi from New Zealand!
    I have just discovered your blog.... and fantastic house artwork! Very cool!
    New follower!

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