I said I would

post pictures on Monday....hummmm, it is Tuesday morning...I am only off by 7 hours or so :)

Anyway, here are the finished pictures of Sleeping Beauty.  She got sponge coat of white to bring out the details (thank Elyssa) and then I hand painted all the dark drip marks on the edges.  She is on her way upstairs for a few weeks until she comes back down for set up.

Really looking forward to seeing this one out in the yard with all the other props.

Comments

  1. Debra She Who SeeksAugust 31, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    Ooooo, she looks creepily real!

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  2. NAAugust 31, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    Just fantastic work. Love it.

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  3. Ghoul FridayAugust 31, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    Really like how it falls across her face and out to the corners.

    Nice.

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  4. Emme ToayeAugust 31, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    You are the Michelangelo of All Hallows Eve and your draped Sleeping Beauty proves it! She is stunning in her spookiness, sometimes what you don't see spooks you more than what you can see. I'm lovin' it all!

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  5. AndrewAugust 31, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Ah, it's coming off beautifully!

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  6. Sarah E. JahierAugust 31, 2010 at 2:20 PM

    Amazingly gorgeous!

    I wish I could do what you do!

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  7. The Restless GypsyAugust 31, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    Wow she looks amazing

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  8. THORNHILL WOODS HAUNTED HOUSEAugust 31, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    Another amazing prop by the Frog Queen - your a true artist.

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  9. suzanneSeptember 1, 2010 at 4:30 AM

    Nicely done! Love the covered face.

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  10. CassieSeptember 1, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    the finish work really shows off her curves ;p

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  11. ArcaneSeptember 1, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    That looks incredible! There must be a real woman under that shroud. Really nice work!

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  12. SPOOKSHOWS.COMSeptember 1, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    This is truly amazing, congratulations on making such a wonderful prop!

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  13. Devils ChariotSeptember 1, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    Wow, that's such a beautiful and romantic piece. It really captures the the idea of eternal rest. I love it!

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  14. ShellHawkSeptember 1, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    Absolutely stunning piece of work!

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  15. PatrickSeptember 2, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    This is quite stunning.. Great job

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  16. trickortreatSeptember 3, 2010 at 12:02 AM

    A great idea to begin with, but my-oh-my you've executed it to perfection. My favorite parts are the entire base with all those layers of molded edges, and the way the combination of draped fabric and paint makes it so easy to imagine her face. Am also loving the way the fabric drapes down the corners of the base. Very beautiful.

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