The Fishwife, a doll by Patti LaValley
The Fishwife, a doll by Patti LaValley

FISH WISHING: How I wish I were a fish! My day would begin Flapping my fins. I'd make a commotion Out in the ocean. It would be cool To swim in a school. In the sea, I'd move so free, With just one thought: Don't get caught!

Fishwife is a mixed media piece and a two day workshop.

Depending on class dynamic, there may not be time to finish the boat, but students will receive a set of instructions to finish it. Techniques taught are constructing and needle sculpting a darted, 4 piece body, wired and articulated hands, face painting, costuming and needle sculpting the doll's features.

Techniques for the mixed media fish include using Apoxy sculpt and paper clay accent, full body armature, and special painting techniques to achieve the luminescence of the fish body.

Please email me for details or to schedule a workshop.

Fish, in progress

fish in progress

Fish, finished

fish, finished

 

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