Nov. "Together" Quick Build Illustration
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@EliaMurrayArt oh. My. Gawd. Those little portraits are gonna be so cute!
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@gavpartridge thank you!! I have had a few people suggest that
but I have yet to figure out a good method of taking photos or videos.... I have looked into some set ups but I haven't found one that seems cheap and easy to build!! -
Alrighty today I experimented a bit. I'm thinking that we shall be seeing the little bears as though we are "outside" catching a glimpse of their happy moment.
So I began making a window.
I'm not sure how well this will work but! That is what experimenting is for
Currently it is just cardboard and hot glue. I'll be detailing it to look like a tree trunk.
Then I made some paintings to hang on the bear family wall, here you'll see Granny Bear's portrait. I just realized I did a similar thing in another my illustrations where I had the main "old male figure" with his wife's portrait hanging on the wall (Mr. McGillicuddy)... let's not dive into a psychological evaluation but I'm guessing it has to do with some mother issues here
Aaannnndddd last but not least. Some bear Cubs in pajamas because
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wow, now I want to make a teddy like this too!
I bet my kids would love it!
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@aska
This is called Needle Felting. Fair warning, it can be highly addicting, rewarding, and painful.
You take a long barbed needle, some loose wool, and you stab it into shape. Fingers tend to get in the way often.There are youtube videos you can watch!
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@EliaMurrayArt said in Nov. "Together" Quick Build Illustration:
Needle Felting
Thank you for the name of techninque! I might try it one day
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Your work is fantastic! I can't wait to see the end results.
Laurie DeMott
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@demotlj aw thank you!
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This is super cool, great work! I can't wait to see the final!
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Wow very cool looks like you’re feeling inspired now!
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Amazing work! Thanks for showing your process, it's really interesting- look forward to seeing the end result!
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Quick little update. Haven't had much time to work on this so I'm scrambling a little. But here are a couple test shots as I decide on wall paper and floor. I'm thinking I'll go with the darker of both. Next up is building the fireplace and some other goodies!! Must move faster.
rush rush!I'm also testing out the viewing through the window which I've begun to detail.. but I may abandon it because I'm not sure I like the shot through it as much as I thought I would.....
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@powsupermum thank you! Yes feeling inspired finalllllyyyyyyy 🥰🥰
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@ArlMon thank you! I'm always excited to share my process - most of it is so off the cuff Haha
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@EliaMurrayArt the details are amazing- the little claws and glasses- I love it!
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Oooh I missed these images! The outside window shot would be super cool as part of a book where you're slowly zooming in on what's happening inside. So cozy
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Oh my goodness! This is such a unique & lovely concept! I just love it! You did an amazing job!
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Oh my goodness! I love these threads of yours. And your bears have such cute expressions. This is going to be fantastic!
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Ok detailing detailing detailing!
Here is where I make the Christmas tree and begin some decorations!
These are little plastic eyeballs that I am painting with metallic paint.
The Christmas tree is made entirely out of green pipe cleaners, an absolute TON of hot glue, and then I painted over it with some darker green paint.
I've stuck the little copper eyeballs into the tree and am working on some more decor.
Such as this garland of copper 🥰
Getting pretty close to sharing the final set up. -
🥰 made a little wreath, hung some little stockings.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
