Ssssshhhh, she is sleeping

Here is the almost finished "Sleeping Beauty" prop.  She looks very lonely without all the other props in the yard.

I am going to finish her up this weekend.  She needs to be hand painted to make it look aged and bring out the details.  Finished pictures will be posted on Monday.

I like her so much that I am thinking of making small desktop sized versions.  Yes, the Frog Queen follies are running rampant! :D

Comments

  1. laughingwolfAugust 27, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    brilliant! :D

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  2. Johnny ThunderAugust 27, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    That's beautiful!

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  3. RotAugust 27, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    That looks terrific.
    So real.

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  4. AndrewAugust 27, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    I'd love to stick something like that in my yard....

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  5. Dave the DeadAugust 27, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    Very Nice! I love large scale props, and this one is extremely elegant.

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  6. Sarah E. JahierAugust 27, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    Amazing!! Looks great!!

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  7. mbAugust 27, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    So lovely! My favorite statue prop to date.

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  8. CassieAugust 27, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    Looks AWESOME. and tasteful...not often said of halloween props ...lol

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  9. Pam MorrisAugust 27, 2010 at 7:02 PM

    omg!!! that is fantastic...I really admire you guys

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  10. THORNHILL WOODS HAUNTED HOUSEAugust 27, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    You a very talented artist.

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  11. GoneferalinidahoAugust 28, 2010 at 2:47 AM

    WOW! Thanks for linking to me. You and Rot are my heroes! Can I send you a creepy spider for this years haunt? I have been a lurker for 2 years and love your haunt. I can't wait to come up with a horrible spider (they gross me out too BTW). And I'm also a Redhead! But I love Hot pink;)

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  12. suzanneAugust 28, 2010 at 3:44 AM

    Looks fabulous!

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  13. Countess VonRauber (Heidi)August 28, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    As always, hauntingly beautiful. You're truly a master at these sculptures :)

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  14. Creepy GlowbuggAugust 28, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    I am in awe of your haunting abilities and aspire to haunt my new yard(we just bought our first home) with some amazing props inspired by some of your own.
    Are you planning on selling these desk sized sleepers? If so, I am very interested.
    Keep it creepy,
    Glo

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  15. AnonymousAugust 28, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    Another amazing piece of work there Missus.

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  16. grimvisionsAugust 30, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    Beautiful

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  17. merricatAugust 31, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    I ADORE this - mostly because it leaves so much to the imagination.

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