Last fall, I started two new lines. One features larger found object collages and the second, you see here – every embellishment is handmade by yours truly. Tedious? Kinda sorta. But when you use so many differing materials, boredom isn’t an issue although patience is desirable. I didn’t expect to finish this in a few weeks. It’s the result of me producing dozens of each embellishment you see here. I used around 125 of those embellishments in this work but now, I still have enough embellishments for several more canvases.

So, now to tell you all about my first collage of handmade embellishments…

Last fall, I began preparing to create assemblage wall art with all handmade embellishments. I learned a number of new techniques and started creating. This mixed media collage represents the first of this new all-handmade line. 

Measuring 20.0″ x 16.0″, this piece contains over 125 handmade embellishments. Elements are made of tyvek, plaster, paper sculpture paste, paper clay, thick foil, and polymer clay. 

The color palette takes my breath away even after living with it for weeks as I created this piece. 

The paper sculpture paste plays a large part here as it makes up the background texturing and a number of the embellishments. 

When you purchase an item from my shop, the cost of shipping is included in the listed price even though Etsy has added free shipping verbiage to the overall description. 

Hangers are attached – this Assemblage Art piece is ready for hanging. With its gallery-wrapped canvas and overall texturing, it needs no framing.

$295.00

Available for purchase at my Etsy Shop

Dimensions: 20.0″ x 16.0″ x 2.0″

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