Several weeks ago, I added a post of a blank piece of paper and explained why it was appealing enough to me to purchase it on eBay. There were several issues to overcome however in order to get my art on it: I had to find a photograph of a Kilner jar. The seller had provided me with one that was at least an example of what the jar looked like, but it wasn’t detailed enough to really make a good model. I contacted a fellow from my hometown whom I just recently discovered collects fruit jars, and he agreed to let me take pictures of all the fruit jars that he has in his collection. I made arrangements to make the drive (200 miles), and spent the better part of a day filling my camera card with some really nice glass. Remind me to take more than one card on my next visit.
Now you get to see where I’m at in the process. It may be a couple more days before it’s done, but I’ve included the photograph I’ve been using as a model and what it looks like right now. You can go HERE to see what the Kilner paper looked like before I touched a pencil to it.
OH YES! And I won’t pass up the chance to introduce a new friend. I met a lady sculptor (and her husband and son) in Lincoln, Montana, this past weekend. Her web site really doesn’t do her art the justice it deserves, but Christy Daniels art really blew me away. If you’ve seen the movie Dances With Wolves in a theater, you know what Lt. Dunbar heard when the migrating herd of buffalo woke him in the middle of the night. Check out ”Thunderheads” in her gallery to see what that looked like.
Even though you've not "finished" yet, I really like the aged disappearing look of your unfinished piece. Personally, I think you should consider this concept ... fading into the past, so-to-speak. My 2¢ worth.
ReplyDeleteI like what you were able to do with the paper and glass jar. It reminds me of the old green glass canning jars my mom used. They has a glass lid and a metal fastening device that sealed the top on sealing wax. Don't know if you ever saw them or not. I also like the art by Christy. Well done.
ReplyDeleteWell dave, I'd say you're doing rotherham proud! Can't wait to see the finished item. Beautiful drawing, as ever.
ReplyDeleteHoly crow, that's good - I think it looks amazing just like it is...like a ghost out of the past. Brilliant.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Chuck & Diahn...there's intrigue in what is unseen. At first glance I didn't realize you weren't finished. My eye interpreted it as if the glare on the lower portion was too bright to see the rest of the jar. What you've done so far is spectacular. I love the colors! Penny
ReplyDeleteThis is gonna look good. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteFantastic!!! I love the disappearing jar .... but I also love the completed piece.
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