Hearts aren't just for Valentine's Day, they are forever.

These are foam hearts from a crafts store. I glued transparent 7gypsies paper all over them, and painted them with acrylics. Very easy, lovely result.

This is the one I made from scratch, using wire, paper and plaster. More labour intensive and more drying time, but so worth it.

Simplicity is the removal of the useless and the unnecessary--source unknown

Hearts are everywhere, it being February and Valentine's day on Friday. So when I came across a package of foam hearts while sorting my stuff out, it was use them or pass them on. I don't really like the smooth look, even when they're decoupaged. Perhaps it's the shape, too. But I challenged myself anyway.

Decoupage and paint on one, plaster and paint on the other.

 More satisfying was fashioning my own heart shape, with wire and plaster cloth and plaster of paris. Once it's completely dry, it will get painted.

 May your hearts be happy.

Simplicity is the removal of the useless and the unnecessary--source unknown

 How do I love thee?
Let me count the ways.
Un, deux, trois, quatre......

 

Have a lovely weekend.

 
Simplicity is the removal of the useless and the unnecessary--source unknown

Tiny

I wanted to see how small I could go with the hearts. Taking into account that I have long fingers/hands, the wee heart is still tiny....

TORONTO art news: 

Heather Murray is exhibiting her work at gallery 33 (Richmond & Portland streets) opening Thursday, April 8th for a month's duration.

I have a small collection of Heather's art; she combines vintage images, collage and painting in a style that is uniquely her own.

(c) Art by Heather Murray, collection of Colette Copeland

I hope you'll drop by!

Hearts

It seems the heart season has begun. My hearts are for all seasons and all reasons, but if you're looking for Valentines, I have some listed on eBay and in my shop.

Love, Colette