Whilst having a sort out I found this square shadow box so I replicated the scene only on a much smaller scale. The scene measures just 3".
It was a project that I enjoyed doing although I am fast running out of wall space - I have a tiny spot in the downstairs cloakroom for this!
Heavy watercolour card for the background as I wanted some texture and some loose watercolouring.
The boat was in a box of bits - at some point it came from a laser cut sheet I think - that long ago I've forgotten. It was a little tatty but once glued it looked OK!
The 'sand' is in fact sandpaper ( dear husband won't notice that a little scrap has gone from his tool box!).
I sponged some Gesso along the torn edge to try and replicate foam (not sure I managed it) as the waves reach the beach
The shells are really small but I collect a few every time we go to a beach - I am actually quite fascinated by sea shells - I love the tactile feel of them and the array of colours.
These were from a trip to one of my fave beaches in the North of Scotland at Lossiemouth.
The 'rope' is a tiny scrap of string.
The outside of the box was given a wash of gesso and some light brushing of Weathered Wood randomly.
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19 comments:
This is fabulous Viv. Using sandpaper was a genius idea, what a clever girl you are.X
Fabulous box scene -the sandpaper makes a perfect beach and the water and waves look brilliant
Carol x
This is a lovely project and so much detail in a small size. Clever to use sandpaper for the sand.
Beautiful scene you’ve created Viv….enjoy your holiday
Anne
This is so cool, Viv! I LOVE your ocean scene with so much texture and amazing details. So lovely and it will look fabulous mounted on your wall. xx
This is fabulous, Viv. What a beautiful little scene. xx
Who's a clever girl then? This is lovely Viv ad I bet it will look lovely hung on your wall for all to admire. xx
What a gorgeous project Viv, you've managed to get so much into a tiny space.
Sue xx
What a beautiful picture Viv! Lots of memories in it too.
What a stunning scene this is! The waves are beautiful and authentic and the whole scene is so peaceful. Great job and a lovely decor piece.
Wow, this is stunning! I love how you created this seaside theme - beautiful 😁. Thanks so much for joining in the fun at Try it on Tuesday! Hugs Jo x
Wow! This is wonderful, Viv! I wish I could reach out and touch it! Such awesome details and I think my favorite is the foam.
A fantastic little shadow box. Love the beach scene you’ve created with sandpaper and found objects. Brilliant mate. Xxx
I just finished my holiday, first trip with abroad with plane since the start of the pandemic, it was lovely. So sorry I haven’t been around much lately, it was very hectic before I could take my 3 week holiday, so I’ve only been able to pop in now and then:]
Ah, what a beautiful scene! Very clever idea to use sandpaper for the beach, I might borrow that idea.
Viv this is fabulous, you've created a lovely scene and I love your idea of using sandpaper for the beach.
Thanks for sharing with us at Try it on Tuesday.
Avril xx
This is wonderful, a great little scene and I love your water colouring and gesso foam. I think it works brilliantly xx
wow, fabulous beach scene. The sand paper makes perfect sand :)
WOW!! This is amazing... what more can I say?
Awesome!
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