221 Baker St. 6x6"
Sherlock meets Steampunk! A vintage drawing of Victorian Baker Street shows a carriage driving by 221. Distressed copper sheeting (with sealing wax) tops the canvas which is stenciled (Mary Beth Shaw) in dark brown acrylic. Copper number tacks show the address. Other embellishments include vintage watch parts, swivel chains, gears and watch face from Tim Holtz and wooden gears from Small Studios.
A vintage escutcheon, jewelry square and acrylic-distressed magnifying glass (a Holmes essential) complete the piece. The game's afoot!
This assemblage available at this October's Open Studios.
Your piece is fabulous. Love the theme and all the elments. The magnifying glass adds the perfect touch! I checked out the Open Studio too, sounds like a great event. A very cool way to get your Art out there. As always, you have cool info and art. Take Care.
ReplyDeleteAmanda - Thanks so much. It was a lot of fun to create - have always loved Sherlock Holmes, especially the new movie and BBC series.
ReplyDeleteErin
Love all the elements here...copper, wax and my favorite London time-travel destination. The magnifying glass is, I agree, perfect. xo
ReplyDeleteMarylinn - I wanted to get a violin on there too - but just couldn't squeeze it in! I'm loving working with the copper strips - lovely patina and they add a very different, interesting texture.
ReplyDeleteErin
I can't get the maps at the open studios link to open. I don't know the diff between north county and sout county! But anyway, this piece is fun! GREAT colors.
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