Sunday, December 12, 2010

Wall-mounted Birdhouse

Hello there!
I wanted to share with you one of the pieces I finished recently.  I call these Birdhouses, and I've been stewing on this idea for months now.  I couldn't work on them until I had my pieces complete for the upcoming exhibition in January, but now I am plowing ahead and getting ready for my retail show in March.  I"m having fun coming up with designs that can hang on the wall.  I tend to think that "sculpture" goes on the shelf or table or pedestal.  So it is a different way of thinking to come up with hanging items.  Here is one birdhouse:
The little birdie is a light, almost chartreuse green, and there's little hints of that color (which are hard to see in the photo) in the house itself.  I need to measure to get the dimensions, but the height of the piece is probably around 10" or 11" to give you an idea.  I can totally see a grouping of three of these on a wall... what about you?

Hope you had a great weekend.  We had a very cold and quiet weekend, and it was just lovely.

~Kelly





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8 comments:

  1. windrock studioDecember 12, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    Hey Kelly, another brilliant idea!!
    As someone also working with clay, I love that you think outside the box.
    That little birdhouse is just the beginning of a whole flock, I bet! We have thought of coming up with ways of getting Larry's pieces on the wall but fear they will be too heavy for that.

    It was a beautiful weekend here in the mountains, too, so happy that you had a good one. Take care, Susan

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  2. Jennifer {Studio JRU}December 12, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    How gorgeous. I love birdhouses... and this one is so darn cute. Great idea!

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  3. KellyDecember 12, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    Thanks Jennifer and Susan! I've got more up my clay-covered sleeve, and I'll post a few more recently completed thing over the next couple of weeks..
    But seriously, I appreciate the feedback!
    xoxo
    ~Kelly

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  4. Chasing Purple DreamsDecember 12, 2010 at 11:08 PM

    fabulous as alway Kelly! These are going to be a huge hit at the retail fair.

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  5. UnknownDecember 13, 2010 at 1:07 AM

    Oh I love it Kelly, just love birdies and their houses. :)

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  6. TheresaDecember 13, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Hi Kelly, I just love this little bird & the birdhouse. When in San Luis Obispo just south of us I spotted nests like these at the Mission. If I find my photos I will have to post them for you! I love your journal page too!! Hope you have the happiest of holidays!!
    xo Theresa

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  7. KellyDecember 13, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    Hey Teresa:
    You saw nests like these??? I would love to see the pics if you find them! How fascinating!! I just came up with the shape out of my head!
    xoxo
    ~Kelly

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  8. Kim Henkel CreationsDecember 17, 2010 at 12:27 AM

    What lovely bird houses, and yes they would look wonderful with 3 on a wall. Beautiful work as usual.

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