I began by painting one of the oval birch plywood plaques with black gesso and some glorious Art Nouveau tulips with white gesso.
Art Nouveau was influenced by the art of Japan, so I covered one of the birch plywood circular plaques with this white and gold Chiyogami paper.
Now it was time for some fun, selecting the parts that would form my character!
Her shimmering gown was embellished with bead gel and scraps of spangled white tissue.
It's great when the character spreads her wings and seems to fly towards me like this!
At the same time I discovered the perfect wing span to add that finishing touch. I used one of these useful, diy clamps to keep all my layers in place.
Adding tiny fragments of skeleton leaves and sprinklings of gold UTEE, along with touches of gilding paste, I was reminded of flamboyant, fin-de-siecle cabaret performers.
Here is La Chouette, fluttering and stepping into springtime, reminding us to take our seats and look about us, that nature's cabaret is about to begin! In her beautiful gown, glittering with early evening stars and evoking springtime twilight, her low, sweet hooting song thrills her audience! I hope that springtime is preparing for her cabaret where you are. Have a wonderful time, full of creativity, until we meet again!
Calico Craft Parts used
Art Deco/Nouveau Floral Tulip Ornament style 26
Oval Birch Ply Wood Plaque
Mini MDF heart shapes
Circle Birch Ply Wood Plaque
Sheet of mini mdf Wings style 4
Sheet of mini mdf Wings style 1
Sheet of mini mdf feathers style 1