I recently received a gift from a very close friend. He had recently taken a trip to the beach and brought me back a bottle of sand... YAY!!!! Now I have finally been able to finish some "Sea-Escapes" that have been sitting around half finished for weeks.
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"In The Depth" (front open), Daniel Icaza, 2011, Mixed Media, Red Coral, Fresh Water Pearls, Crystals, Acrylic, Sea Shells, Sand, Hemp, Match-Book |
This sand is a bit finer and darker than the sand I was previously using. Due to this difference these match-books are a little darker and have a "wetter" appearance than the first "Sea-Escapes" I made.
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"In The Depth" (front open propped-up), Daniel Icaza, 2011 |
The darker sand is a welcome change in appearance as I feel it gives each piece even more variety, character and uniqueness. Ideally I would like to have a collection of different sands so that I could use each different type of sand to achieve specific effects to enhance the conceptual theme of each piece.
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"Kelp Trove" (front), Daniel Icaza, 2011, Mixed Media, Red Coral, Fresh Water Pearls, Crystals, Acrylic, Sea Shells, Sand, Hemp, Match-Book |
As much as I do love making these little beach vacations in boxes, I think it is time I take an actual trip to the beach as I really need to stock up on little shells and other tiny treasures for future pieces.
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"Kelp Trove" (front open), Daniel Icaza, 2011 |
Perhaps I will even be able to start my sand collection!!!
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"Kelp Trove" (front inside), Daniel Icaza, 2011 |
I just really don't know when I will be able to head out to the shore. There are just so many things I need and want to do, but it seems like there is never enough time to do them all.
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"Tide Pools" (front), Daniel Icaza, 2011, Mixed Media, Red Coral, Fresh Water Pearls, Crystals, Acrylic, Sea Shells, Sand, Hemp, Match-Book |
I think in the mean time I will have to start making some differently themed match-books. I know I say this almost every time I talk about match-books but new match-books will be coming soon I promise.
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"Tide Pools" (front inside), Daniel Icaza, 2011 |
I guess that does it for now as I have to get back to making things. I hope you enjoyed this latest installment of "Sea-Escapes" and if you would like to see the previous "Sea-Escapes" please follow these links.
A Little Slice of Imaginary Heaven
Another Trip to the Bottom of the Sea
More Walks Down Beaches
Feeding My Addiction
I'll be back soon with more things to share I hope you come back to see what's new.
Until next time,
Peace and Love
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