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direct sculpting no molds used.
NOTE: Any resemblance to person/s living or dead is purely coincidental.
This dog was such a character to photograph... couldn't resist uploading a second photo from this shoot.
© Andrew Wood Photography
Left; Victoria, Princess Royal (1840-1901), later Crown Princess of Prussia and German Empress Signed and dated 1841 by Sir William Ross ( 1794 -1860) Description Victoria, Princess Royal, or ‘Pussy’ as she was known to the Queen and Prince Albert, was first sketched by Ross in watercolour in her cradle within a month of her birth (913769; Royal Collection). Ross’s first miniature of her was begun on 15 October, a month short of her first birthday. He chose to use the conceit of painting the infant as a cherub, a conventional one in mainstream portraiture as well as in miniature, although it was more often reserved for posthumous images. The following day the Queen commented: ‘The miniature is beautiful, but not yet quite finished’ (Journal, 16 October 1841). On 20 October: ‘Ross brought “Pussy’s” miniature, quite finished, & lovely’. Copies were made of it almost immediately, including the enamel brooch by William Essex (4834; Royal Collection). Signed, dated and inscribed on the reverse in ink: Victoria / Princess Royal / 11 months old / Painted by / Wm. Ross. / October. 1841. Provenance Purchased by Queen Victoria in 1841
right; Prince Leopold (1853-1884), later Duke of Albany Signed and dated 1854 by William Watson (active 1828 -1866)Prince Leopold’s sitting to Watson was reported in the Court Circular on Wednesday 8 March 1854: ‘Mr W. Watson has had the honour of attending at Buckingham Palace for the purpose of painting a miniature of his Royal Highness Prince Leopold.’ He was dressed for his portrait in conventional wear for an infant of his age: a white lace dress of broderie anglaise with matching bonnet. He was described just over a month later by Queen Victoria as ‘a jolly, fat little fellow, but no beauty’ (RA VIC/Y 99/14). Signed, dated and inscribed on the reverse in ink: His Royal Highness/ Prince Leopold / Painted by / Wm. Watson / March 1854. Leopold suffered from haemophilia and went to the south of France on doctor's orders in February, 1884. He died a month later of a cerebral haemorrhage.
Centre; Princess Beatrice, painted by Annie Dixon (1861).
This a small grouping of mini baskets made from nutshells. My first was a Shagbark hickory nut basket that I found in my grandparent's possessions. Since that first one sparked my interest I have collected and made quite a few from black walnuts, hazel nuts, and fruit stones such as peaches and plums.
For more about miniature baskets visit http://basketmakers.com/topics/bytype/miniatures/miniature_baskets.htm
This brass and steel gauge is a copy of one made by the Leavitt Machine Company under a 1888 patent. It is 2 3/4" long, or 1/3 scale. Each arm can be independently adjusted to provide two parrallel scribed marks on a workpiece.
A Governor miniature from Black Scorpion. The freehand on the parchment scroll did not come out as well as I hoped. However, when viewed from tabletop distances, the writing works well enough.
Prototype or materials test. Black walnut stand. Walnut burl straight pipe with black paint stem. Tagua nut with Sterling silver collar and ebony stem.
Miniature polymer clay food: breakfast tray, tea biscuits cookies croissant fruit milk jam.
lunch tray, hamburger bun cheeseburger eggs fruit bread
I made these miniature Raggedies. They are less than 2 inches tall in their sitting positions. They are all cloth and their thread hair is rooted. Next time I want to make their arms and legs floppy so they are more like full sized Raggedy dolls.
A while ago, I got this cute sweets shop from Robotime. Today, I finally completed it. So proud of myself :D
My 2nd set of miniature cakes! and i'm loving it! Turned out pretty pretty too! :)
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