Sunday, June 24, 2012

"Alba gu brath! Scotland Forever!" Altered Art Assemblage Photos

"Alba gu brath! Scotland forever!"
Alter Art Assemblage

14" high/ 4 1/2" diameter
2.5 lbs.
Copyright 2012
Denise Farinsky

Important information about this piece:

Imported from Scotland: Artificial Thistle & Berry Buttonhole with Purple Bow from Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Imported from Wales: MacGregor Scottish Clan Crest Lapel Pin Badge from Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom
1” MacGregor Tartan Ribbon, ¼” Rob Roy Tartan Ribbon and Scottie Tartan Buttons provided by Carolynn Klindt Stoops.
Vintage post-WWII Artificial Heather flowers “Made in German Democratic Republic” circa late 1940s to early 1950s.
Vintage Gilbey's Spay Royal Dancing Scot Music Box Bottle Red/Black Tartan Kilt made in Japan circa early 1960s.
The tune that is played by the music box is "Comin' Thro' the Rye" is a poem written in 1782 by Robert Burns (1759–1796).
Belleek Irish China West Highland Terrier Dog Figurine: 7th Mark or 1st Gold Mark April 1980-December 1992. [stamp color is Brown].

All original illustrations of Highland Westies and Scottish Thistle and Heather have been created by me. They were drawn on Japanese rice paper, inked and painted with watercolor and gesso, then cut out and decoupaged on glass and sealed with acrylic gloss spray.

Copyright 2012 Denise Farinsky












































Denise :)

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