by Kelly Hoernig for Linnie Blooms
When asked to create a fall piece out of the wonderful
Linnie Blooms canvas shapes, I set out to make a home décor item that you could
use with your favorite photo or quote. For years I have collected headlines and
words out of magazines and that is what I used for my quote. I love how it
incorporates a great sentiment without going overboard. It complements the
simplicity of the owl beautifully and I couldn’t have found a more perfect
word. I used an old Tinker Toy as the word holder adding nostalgia and a
vintage quality to the art.
The background is a paper napkin that I have decoupaged to a
piece of 2x4 wood. I enhanced it by adding the dark trees because I wanted a
little more contrast. The little hootie needed to grab your attention so I gave
her eyelashes and a charming antique button with a lot of detail to look like
chest feathers. I loved the addition of the various leaves and having them
placed around the top edge really makes they stand out. They also break the
shape of the wood block making people wonder what the piece is created on.
So, what are you waiting for? Imagine what your sweet HoOT
will look like and I do hope you will share what you create! Enjoy.
