About a month ago, I posted about the thrill of selling art and the resulting conundrum – that art needs to be replaced with new inventory. So, I’ve been immersed in my art studio, creating new Assemblage Art on Canvas pieces to fill the void. The results – I’ve listed six new pieces and I have four more underway with plans to list two of those this week. Yes!

Here’s my latest steampunk creation. It seems as though I drift from elegant to steampunk and back again. But steampunk is big and I enjoy creating a kinder version… no floating doll heads with vacant eyes or octopus legs instead of a man’s head.

And now for the official description:

Full of steampunk vibes, this Assemblage Art on Canvas also falls into my Heart Art category. Assemblage describes the process of creating a larger art piece from smaller objects. Best described as a 3D collage on canvas, it contains numerous vintage “found objects” as well as newer embellishments.

Measuring 8.0″ square with a depth of 1.75″, the background is textured with stenciled modeling paste and finished off with a number of paints, spritzes, and metallic waxes. I realize there is a slightly different look to the paint in the pictures. This is due to the metallic paint – straight on shots catch the light and make the paint look lighter than it is. Pictures taken at an angle depict the color as you will see it.

The heart has a styrofoam base with metal studs embedded around the edge. Stenciled texture paste adds further dimension as well as the metal gears and heart. Vintage elements include various jewelry pieces, chandelier ornaments, brass weight, buttons, and wooden half round. Newer elements include glass beads, word charm, winged heart, metal gears and clock, floral cabochons, metal sun, and numerous 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.

Original article updated Nov, 2017 to include current status – SOLD

Dimensions: 8” x 8” x 1.75″

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

Vicky