Sunday, October 11, 2009

The Ghost of Christmas Present


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Retelling the story of Charles Dickens' Scrooge is a rich part of our annual family
Christmas tradition.



The tale is a brilliant, vibrant, and emotional reminder of what our attitudes should reflect, (not just during, but then again, especially) during the holidays. Giving, as Scrooge agonizingly...then joyously discovered, can help warm the cold dankness of melancholy...a blunt visual reminder of the smallness of selfishness and the largeness of giving.




With the news of a NEW Scrooge movie coming this winter, this sculpture will be a personal interpretation of the Ghost of Christmas Present who visited him in his lonely bed chamber. The picture above is a *vision* of what I hope her to be.
So far, her head, face and body are almost done. She is wearing a bit of temporary draping as I figure out what her dramatic cloak will actually be. The two street urchins Ignorance and Want will be draped within the folds of her gown sheltered under her black cape. She will a larger sculpture, almost 12 inches! Hopefully the set will be completed by the middle of November.



I have stopped progress on Christmas Present as I devote all my time to work on two very lovely custom pieces. Next weekend I hope to post pictures of one of them. A soft, and very whimsical, velvet bird with a wee royal baby nestled happily on her back. Thus far, I am so pleased with their outcome!



My hope is that this short note finds you well and content, my friends. And That you are thoroughly enjoying the changing of seasons as we head into a most wonderful time of year. May your hearts be inspired
by the Wonder of it!



love, Rose

27 comments:

  1. Breathtaking Rose as always x

    Debie xxxxxx

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  2. Dear Rosa!I can't wait to see and hear all about it your Ghost of Christmas and the other 2, of course I know they will be enchanting, but I antecipate with much excitment as always!

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  3. Сказочно красиво, как всегда!

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  4. Rose I can't wait to see more of this piece! She looks gorgeous and that's just a sneak peak of which you are showing us.

    Hus...

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  5. She is so beautiful Rose, I think the finished piece will be wonderful I am looking forward to seeing her with the street urchins,
    julie xx

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  6. Oh!! She's so beautiful!!
    I love her wonderful look!!
    Hugs

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  7. Estoy super contenta, Rose, me han cambiedo La Torre del PC y ahora parece que puedo entrar a tu blog, antes me era imposible, siempre se me caia y bloqueado por Quedaba tiempo con Páginas Blancas, por ello lo Intenté Aunque no habia entrado, Lo que me entristecia mucho.
    Tengo mucho que mirar de todo lo ultimo, pero el rostro que acabo de ver del espíritu de la Navidad, es mágico, Cuando lo termines, para estar Será horas contemplándolo, cada detalle, cada reflejo, tus fotos y encuadres maravilloso hijo que, estare pendiente de tu blog. Besitos y nuevamente bienhallada.

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  8. Absolutely beautiful as always. I am always touched by your visions and your words.
    nancye

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  9. I have an award for you on my blog Rose,
    its always a treat to visit your beautiful blog
    julie xx

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  10. Hello Rose, I have award for you too :)
    I know it is kind of spam, but I it is also a lovely idea. I like your works a lot, so I am featuring your blog in my blog ;)

    my best regards!

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  11. Rose,
    As usual, another beautiful creation coming from the magic of your hands. Your ghost of Christmas Present promises to be exceptional!

    I have nominated you for the "Kreative Blogger" award. I couldn't help myself as I so much adore your wonderful creations. I couldn't think of anyone more deserving.

    Hugs,
    Lori

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  12. Dear Rose, what else can I say? I agree with the other, the ghost I like already very good and I am very curious to see how it looks finished! Hugs, Anjah

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  13. Rose this is wonderful! You really captured the feeling. Magical! ;-)

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  14. So lovely to hear your kind and most welcome thoughts, my friends. I treasure every one of them! The October goblins have been busy causing mischief at my house though, and that is why I have been much delayed in responding. My dsl line and camera were victims of their shenanagans and the only good that has come out of it all is a bit more sculpting time in the wee hours instead of blog wanderings.
    Dear Juli, Dorote, and Lori, WOW! I am SO honored...on my next post I will respond and merrily pass the Kreative Blogger award along! Again, thank you all for your most generous gift of encouragement...much love, Rose

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  15. Sono ancora qui nel tuo magico blog, estasiata per tanto splendore, anche questa tua dolcissima cretaura è stupenda....complimenti, sei bravissima!
    Un caro abbraccio
    Miriam

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  16. Your blog is really wonderful. I love it. And therefore is an Award waiting on my blog for you.

    Hugs from Lotti

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  17. Greetings Miriam! Buono incontrarla Miriam. Ringraziarla per le sue parole gentili! Ho voluto visitarla bene e molto ha piaciuto come il picturs magnifici e la lettura dei suoi pensieri sensibili. love, Rose

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  18. Dear Lotti, Thank You for thinking of me!! I so enjoyed visiting your blog this morning and meeting your so cute "Kathe der Kanne"! A helper like that around my house would be very busy indeed...love, Rose

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  19. Thank you SO much Debie for being the first to leave your friendly *card* at my door!

    Dearest Pat...how do you have time to visit with all that you set your hands to daily? Bless you for being such a loyal friend and "making" the time for noticing what I am setting my hands to...

    love to you both, Rose

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  20. Thank you Keke! I enjoyed an early morning visit to your blog and would like to also encourage you to pursue your love of writing...your posts are lovely reading...

    Спасибо niknik, я надеюсь, что Вы посетите снова, чтобы видеть законченную скульптуру!

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  21. Hi Rose, I have been visiting your blog for sometime and I just want you to know what an inspiration you are! This blog is just so special and beautiful! Your work is magical! Everytime I come here, I find tiny little details that I missed the time before. I am so glad you made this special place to visit!!!!!

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  23. Greetings Vania...so good of you to visit! Oh my, can you give a PARTY!!!! Even though I could not be there in person, it was great experiencing it in pictures. The refreshments looked delicious and the guests seemed to be way too happy to look very scary...what fun!

    Dear Nancye...Thank you...I LOVE your pretty paintings and the soft yet bright colors you use!

    love, Rose

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  24. Anna, Yours is the first yogurt pie I have heard of and it looks yummy! So good of you to visit and leave a sweet comment behind!

    ¡Mi querido amigo Miramar, yo soy tan feliz de aprender que su ordenador le permite visitar mi blog sin problemas! ¡Está lleno de la gráfica y la música, así que puedo ver cómo quizás cause dificultades! Deseo que usted sepa que sus comentarios de visitas y uplifitng vitorean el corazón, y yo siempre miro para usted. ¡Muchas Gracias! Vuelva por favor para ver este Fantasma de Navidad cuando ella si terminado.

    God bless, Rose

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  25. Hello to you Anjah...I am rather curious myself to see how this piece works out...it has already taken on a life of it's own. Thank you for being interested! AND congratulations on your award!!

    Dear Marcie, I am just back from a visit to your blog...always AMAZED at what I find therein...from Witches who need dental work to beauifully restored antique dolls. You are indeed an artist of many diverse talents!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to visit me and for the sparkling love you always leave in your faerie trail.

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  26. Welcome Welcome Sea Gypsy, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to meet you! And for your kind words that have blessed me so...I visited YOUR blog and fell in love with your gorgeous fabric art and delicate textures on your dolls...my oh my...I am amazed!!! much love, Rose

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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