Wednesday, 10 April 2013

When is a Gargoyle Not a Gargoyle?

When it's a Grotesque.
 I belong to the Andy Skinner Technique Club - we meet once a month at the Craft Barn and not only do we learn lots of arty things but Andy also shares a few facts - apparently a gargoyle has a spout for water to come out and a grotesque hasn't - so I'd like you to meet Grot the Grotesque.


I wish I'd taken a photo before I painted him - he started of white.
He was decorated with DecoArt acrylic paints and crackle glaze, the crackle doesn't show up very well in the photo. I thought he looked a bit fed up so I put the words I'm Bored at the bottom. I can't decide whether he's going to live indoors or out.


Here's Grot with a few of his friends.

9 comments:

  1. Gorgeous! What is he made of? Valerie

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  2. How fabulous Hazel and I bet you weren't bored at the class :)
    Von ♥

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  3. Brilliant words to add as he definitely looks bored, or grumpy, or possibly a bit of both.
    Amazing creation.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  4. i neeeed one of these Hazel, he's fab.

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  5. He looks wonderful Hazel! Kimx

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  6. What a brilliant make! Looks wonderful and I love the wording you have used. Hugs Lisa xxxx

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  7. He can always come & play with his friend Dobby! Lol! Grot looks fab Hazel! xxx

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  8. He looks kinda cute actually. Great job with the colors and the I'm bored. Do you think he might be kinda cute in a bathroom? Happy Days

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  9. He's an absolute treat - love the colours and patina you've created... I wouldn't want to risk him outdoors - I think srpprcrftr might be right - a bathroom?
    Alison x

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