Wednesday, March 27, 2013

No Framing Required

 
 
I have been wanting to create some pieces that don't need framing, so I took a wooden cradle board (shallow wooden box) that my husband made for me and used tea bags, paint, pastels, ink, charcoal and cold wax to create this piece.  



I like how it looks hanging straight on a wall - no glass - no mat - no frame.
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  1. angela recadaMarch 27, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    What a beautiful piece of art you've created It's really, really stunning!

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  2. Ellie KnolMarch 27, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    NO, it certainly doesn't need framing! GORGEOUS!!

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  3. UnknownMarch 27, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Me too! I like all of what you like about it. But what I absolutely like the most...is the seeds spilling forth from the plant pod. Awesome stunning work Kim! N, x

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  4. windrock studioMarch 27, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    I LOVE how this looks hanging on the wall ~ wish it was on my wall! gorgeous!

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  5. robin cox walshMarch 27, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    Looks great! (Could I persuade your husband to make some cradle boards for me? LOL)

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  6. Thread BornMarch 27, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    This looks super! Did you make the sides a bit darker than the main image? It seems to read that way in the photos which also adds to the look of a natural frame.--Julie

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    1. Kim Henkel CreationsMarch 28, 2013 at 12:59 PM

      I did darken the edges of the front with a bit of brown ink. The edges of the boxes are slightly darker then the front, but not too much.

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  7. lynne hMarch 27, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    kim, kim, kim... you make THE most gorgeous stuff!!!!!!! i just love everything about this... everything.

    xoxo

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  8. Carol RigbyMarch 28, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    Your art looks fantastic on board. I love the look of the wax.

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  9. Claudia N.March 28, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    Brilliant art!!! So glad I found your blog thanks to Ellie's blog recommendations!!!

    Hugs,
    die amelie x

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  10. BrianaMarch 28, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    This is beautiful. I love the colors, love the seed pod...I love it all, stunning!

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  11. Charlton StitcherMarch 28, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Really lovely - I especially like the board as a way of displaying - so right for the style of the pieces.

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  12. Paper rainbowMarch 28, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    I love work that stands alone without the use of a frame and this piece is beautiful! I love the faint text behind the layers and the muted tones you have achieved. :)

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  13. Astrid MacleanMarch 28, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    A stunning piece, love everything about it, including the fact that it needs no frame.... just my kind of art, it looks wonderful. I too found you via Ellie, so glad I did!

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  14. CameronMarch 28, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    This is beautiful...makes the wall look like it is in a gallery!

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  15. Carole ReidMarch 28, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    Hi Kim, your piece looks wonderful on your wall without a frame.
    Can you imagine a set of them hanging in a row either vertically or horizontally. Totally gorgeous!
    Happy Easter weekend to you.

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  16. UnknownMarch 29, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Wonderful, Kim - I wonder, how big?
    happy easter, sus

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  17. UnknownMarch 29, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Beautiful work! Enjoyed looking through your blog.

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  18. Lisa Graham March 30, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Another good one Kim...the blue circles are a nice touch to all the earthy tones you use often in your work.

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