April 29, 2018

Gorgoneion Assemblage

Hello everyone!

Today I’m so excited to share a very special project I created, inspired by Greek Mythology.

I had this wooden beach racket in my “scrap box” for ages. Its shape always reminded me of a hand mirror. Mirrors are very often referred to as having magical powers, in myths and fairytales.

One thought led to another and soon I remembered the ancient Greek myth of Perseus and Medusa.

In the video, you will hear me talking a bit about the myth, and how it inspired me to create my


Gorgoneion Assemblage



The whole piece measures 16 inches high and 11 inches wide.




For this art piece, I used DecoArt Acrylic Paints and Finnabair Metallique Paints. You will find full list of materials at the end of this post.




from which I took the round shape of the focal point, the gold and blue colors and the faces shown on their beautiful moodboard.

Here are some close ups of the assemblage.










I really hope you enjoy it! Please feel free to leave me your comments or just say high. 
If you liked this project, be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel, to have a look at my other tutorials. 
Also, stay tuned, because I’m always “cooking” a new art recipe! ;)))

Thank you for visiting my blog!

Until next time,

Be Brave, Be Who You Want to Be!

List of materials

DecoArt

Americana Decor Soft Touch Varnish
Chalky Finish Paint Lace
Traditions Raw Umber
Traditions Transparent Yellow Iron Oxide
Media Crackle Paste
Media Shimmer Mister Turquoise
Media Shimmer Mister Yellow
Media Fluid Acrylic Cobalt Blue Hue
Media Fluid Acrylic Cobalt Turquoise Hue
Media Ultra Matte Varnish

Finnabair

Art Alchemy
Metallique Paint Gold Rush
Metallique Paint Light Patina
Metallique Paint Mermaid Teal
Wax Aged Brass
Art Basics Soft Matte Gel

Fimo Air Dry Clay
Glue E6000
P80 Sanding Paper

13 comments:

  1. Amazing piece of work. Adore. Tracy ❤️❤️😘

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    1. Thank you so much my dear friend for your kind words!❤️❤️❤️It means a lot to have such feedback!!!

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  2. What an awesome piece of art! I had no idea you could model air dry clay like that! Truly inspirational! Carol (UK)

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    1. Thank you my dear Carol!!!❤️ I am very happy that you like it 😄😍🙏

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  3. This is breathtakingly imaginative and beautiful! Love the old myths and you have captured the Medusa feel so wonderfully! I also enjoyed all of the beautiful close ups - thanks for sharing! And thanks so much for playing along with us at SanDee&amelie's Steampunk Challenges!

    Claudia xx

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    1. My dear Claudia I always find so much inspiration in your blog! The team's projects are fabulous! It was a great pleasure to play along at your challenge 😍😍😍

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    1. Thank you so much for your support my dear Katie!!! ❤️❤️❤️

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  5. Blown away by the detailing in this artwork...You are SO artistic!! Absolutely love when you sculpted it!!!

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    1. Thank you for your kind words my dear Sathya! It makes me very happy to know that you liked my project!!!😍😍❤️❤️❤️

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  6. This is just lovley piece of art!
    Thank you for playing with us at Mixed Media & Art!
    xoxo Katja

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    1. Thank you for accepting my project dear Katja! Love your blog and always find so much inspiration over there. Great DT!

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