This time around, it’s another blue canvas featuring the blue-green side of things with an overall turquoise feel. This color palette sells so well and and I’m starting to believe that the the larger the piece, the quicker it leaves the shop.

I experimented with a bit of new texture and I’m crazy about the result. See that light green-gold lower center piece? That’s a watch band from an economy watch that had quit working long ago. It was included in an estate sale grab bag and I thought to immediately toss it and then… I saw the possibilities of the texture in the band. I’m now keeping my eye out for more worn out looking watches with fake alligator bands!

And then the crowning point of the whole piece – the old tin heart mold. I’ve had this piece for a couple of years and found myself not wanting to use it, yet. I liked to see it sitting on one of my embellishment shelves. It was (and is) perfect when I finally built a canvas around it. I think it speaks for itself!

And then that old pickle fork! With it’s worn paint in perfect colors for use in my Assemblage work, I ask myself, “Will I ever find another sooo perfect fork?!”

And now for the official unveiling…

Heart Wall Art – a 3D Canvas Collage

An antique tin heart mold takes center stage in this Assemblage Canvas art piece. I’m referring to this as 3D collage on canvas – this isn’t just a painting. You’ll find a total of six hearts within this design that includes more than 100 embellishments plus dozens of mini beads. This 12″ x 12″ artwork was created piece by piece as I gradually layered the embellishments, ending with an overall depth of 2.0″.

Texture also takes a starring role with a background built first with stenciled designs utilizing dimensional paste that is then covered with multiple coats of paint, spritzes, and waxes.

When describing the actual elements you will find in one of my Assemblage canvases, I divide the embellishments into two categories – vintage found objects (20+ years in age) and newer elements.

Here those vintage found objects include a tin heat mold, pickle fork, two different beaded necklaces, ancient building (chess piece), crocheted collar piece, pearl collar sections, heart pendant, grape bracelet charms, buttons, 1980s jewelry makings, brass button, brooch, rhinestone button, and various beads

Newer elements include resin flower, gypsy head, wings, various leaves, branch charms, heart feather charm, paper butterfly, paper roses, wood round and cap, wreath berries, heart charm filigreed metal shapes, hummingbird, cabochons, floral bracelet link, hot air balloon, heart bracelet link, wood heart, and various other metal embellishments.

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

Dimensions: 12.0″ x 12.0″ x 2.0″

$119.00

Available for purchase at Etsy

All Assemblage Art pieces sold at Art Creations by Vicky are original works from artist Vicky Hensley.