Friday, October 23, 2009

A Velvet Bird and Saskii...for Karin

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Please meet little baby Saskii who hales from the far shores of the Baltic Sea.


Her face is fair and her skin is soft as velvet.







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Baby Saskii, as sweet as she is, gave her nursemaid fits as she unsuccessfully tried to convince the baby to nap.
How can a baby grow, her family worried, if she will not sleep soundly?
They sought far and wide to find someone to help.




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Their search ended when they came upon Sasuke, a rare bird from the Orient with a reputation of resolve that was firm....but gentle.
Sasuke assured them she could help the child find her rest.


Immediately she took to Saskii...





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And Saskii to her.





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Securing her with a silken scarf onto her her soft feathered back, Sasuke took Saskii on gentle flights wafting across the clouds to the far reaches of the earth...during long nap times.


As they flew along, the Wind whistled a timeless lullaby through Sasuke's feathers as the blissful wee babe slept ever so soundly.




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The Velvet Bird is my first fully fabric sculpture. She is built over a wire armature and wears very soft pink velvet as her fine clothing. Real feathers are her tail. Glittered and pearl lace serve as her wings. Glass eyes inset in polymer rims, are beneath a handmade golden crown. Large and small pearls are sewn into her tail dotted with pretty little flowers.



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Her poseable toes are gold lacquered wire.




Saskii is puresculpted from Cernit, texture painted and finished with earth powders. Her nightcap is silk, lace and pearls. Stretchd out she would be a 5 inch scale baby.


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Thank you dear Karin for graciously giving me the happy opportunity to create this sweet companion set. It was thrilling to actually make my first ever velvet bird sculpture...I am so glad you asked!!

Saskii and Sasuke will be flying home to you very soon...always love, Rose

27 comments:

  1. Beautiful Rose as always goo luck with them.
    Debie xxx

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  2. A stunning pair.......go together so beautifully! Love them!

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  3. Greetings Debie, Holly and Sue...I am SO pleased you enjoy this gentle pair of companions. Sasuke was a totally enjoyable challenge and I will never ever grow tired of wee babies being formed in my hands. Thank you for sharing your kind words! love, Rose

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  4. Your dolls are Magical and Inspiring!! They are beautiful works of art.

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  5. Deliziosissimo questo bambino, complimenti per tutta la tua creazione è di una dolcezza infinita, sembra di sentire la sua pelle vellutata, sei Bravissima!!!!!
    Un bacio grandissimo e un abbraccio forte!

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  6. My dear Rosa, although I love all your ladies I must to say that your babies are my favorites.I love everything about this pair but the position of the baby is just too adorable. Well done my friend!!love always... your sister....smiles...

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  7. Cozy and warm November greetings Dessa Rae,...it is wonderful hearing from you!! Thank you ever so much for enjoying Saskii...love, Rose

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  8. I have always loved your work...such timeless beauty indeed! Your work always a treat for the eyes. Makes me want to go back to sculpting elves and fairies....but they could never compare to your's for sure! You just have that special something that shows in all your pieces...don't ever let that change!

    Brightest Blessings to You & Yours.
    Karri

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  9. Hallo, Rose, ich schaue immer sooo gerne hier rein. Was für bezaubernde, fantasievolle Wesen Du Dir da ausdenkst, einfach großartig!
    Enchanting images
    Helena

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  10. My dear Miriam, Ringraziamenti per le vostre parole belle circa Saskii! Sto lavorando per ottenere un'apparenza morbida all'argilla. Di conseguenza quindi apprezzo che lo avete notato!! much love, Rose

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  11. Warm greetings dear Pat, You have such a sweet mother's heart!! How blessed we are as artists to revsit that place of innocence through the work of our hands...always love, Rose

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  12. Dear Rose,

    Your creations are truly beautiful :o)

    I have an award for you on my blog, please visit me at www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog to receive the award, thank you.

    Lisa x

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  13. Rose,

    I have to say you inspired me! I did a winter/Christmas fairy. I haven't done a polymer clay fae in a while...but I looked at your work and I did it! I already have another in progress. Not sure why I quit doing them...the time factor I guess.

    Anyway...Thank you soooo much! Maybe you are the art inspiration fairy yourself...a true Muse!

    Best Wishes,
    Karri

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  15. Hello Lisa...I am honored and delighted to receive your award. How kind of you to think of me! I have been working on a response post these last few nights. From there I will be merrily passing it along...love, Rose

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  16. Oh Karri, to think I could have inspired you to sculpt your beautiful Winter faerie is...incredible...really?! I hope in creating Maeve your heart was blessed as much as your words have profoundly blessed me this night...thank you so much, Rose

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  17. Warm November greetings dear Helena..Viele Dank von meinem Herzen zu ihrem...love, Rose

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  18. What beautifully magical creations!! I'm now following your blog :)

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  19. So good of you to stop by and leave such a sweet thought behind, Bird. Thank you!! Now I am off to visit you...! love, Rose

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  20. I believe in Miracle's - and I believe in people. I believe in God and I know I am his child. I believe that we have inherited gifts - talents and abilities. With these gifts we can bless anothers life, if we choose to share. We can share an understanding of life that is most precious. There is so much more to life then what's on the service.

    Angle's are among us - a gift.

    I'm curious Rose - how did you find me? Your timing is amazing.

    Your gift, Rose, touches me so very deeply. Thank you for joining my followers, now I can check with you regulary. I want to get to know your creations.

    New love
    cindy@stitches

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  21. Dear Cindy, I believe in Angels as well...and Providence if we are sensitive to it. After coming across your blog I really wanted to see your *art* and fell in LOVE with your castle pillow! My little grand*daugter asked for a pillow this Christmas and since she herself is a wee princess, well, a castle to rest her sleeping dreams upon seems Perfect! Please do stop by frequently....I look forward to getting to know you! love, Rose

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  22. My first visit today, but it will not be my last :0) Beautiful dolls, truly amazing.

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  23. Welcome, Welcome Alina! I look forward to the joy of many more visits from you...love, Rose

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  24. Rose, Tears filled my eyes when I heard you say that you loved my castle pillow. I know that someone very special is to have it. If you would be interrested in purchasing it, I will get it in the mail - with some other treasures -
    this week.

    I am in love myself with saskii and Saasuke!

    Hugs and tender thoughts
    cindy@stitches

    e-mail me at: cindygeilmann@yahoo.com

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  25. Dear Rose, how did I miss this beautiful pair? your work is so completely enchanting! They are beautiful, delightful angels themselves! Faerie blessings, and Godspeed Rose, your heart shows through within your hands! xxox Christel

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  26. Rosa,

    (if I may call you this...I am so stunned. I found your blog via Bonnie Turner. I feel that your blog and creations are something rare and my finding of them serendipitous. I sculpt, but my sculptures have been lacking a "certain something". Yours have this it factor. I would love to discuss your technique. Your story with you children has touched a very deep part of my heart. I have a blogspot:

    www.tamera-thechamberednautilus.blogspot.com

    I would love to hear from you.

    Tamera

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Welcome and Thank You for visiting my blog...I would love to hear from you. Your thoughts are always welcome!
Rose