Spending time in natural environments has always been one of my favorite things to do. I long to be deep in a forest or looking out over a mountain or standing in a stream. Fortunately, our cabin fills many of these longings with trails deep into the woods and a mountain view. And sometimes, I just have to transfer my longings for nature into my artwork.

Finding the polymer clay mold for this woodland nymph inspired today’s work. When creating, I let this one sit for days at a time as I contemplated my next move on its design. One thing I knew I must do – keep the elements large since I was working on a larger canvas. I knew filling a 16″ x 20″ canvas with hundreds of tiny objects was not the direction I wanted to take. I wanted the nymph to stand out and I pulled it off!

Now for the full detail…

3D Woodland Collage – Forest Nymph

Discovering a polymer clay mold for this gorgeous forest nymph (in round frame), my imagination went into overdrive as I saw visions of a woodland collage – Assemblage Canvas style. Straight from Greek Mythology, I envisioned an original 3D wall art piece featuring the woodland goddess in her natural environment. Some may call her a fairy rather than a nymph and that fits too!

One of my largest pieces to date, it measures 20″ x 16″ x 1.75″. Its background is comprised of numerous layers of paint and spritz sprays and stenciled texture paste in a number of designs. The art form is called Assemblage Art, a method of creating a larger art piece from smaller (found) objects. My assemblage art is on canvas rather than free standing.

The found objects used in creating this piece are, in a large part, vintage. Vintage elements include:
Round wood frame
Tin candy mold
Brass flowers and leaves
Chandelier trim
Jewelry – earrings, brooches, and beads
Beaded flowers
Filigreed and Ivy embellishments
Piece of beaded purse
Piece of beaded collar
Rhinestone button

Newer elements include polymer clay face made by yours truly, buttons, resin heart, and metal embellishments.

$149.00

Available for purchase at my Etsy shop

Dimensions: 20.0” height x 16.0” wide x 1.75″ deep

Hangers are attached and, while I prefer the no-frame look, this is ready for framing. This piece will also display nicely on an easel.

All art pieces sold at Art Creations by Vicky are the work of artist Vicky Hensley and are one of a kind.