My talisman is a house key. A skeleton key that might have a past, some history. From a home that was lived in and loved in. Maybe it doesn't exist any more except in the memories of a former occupant, but the humble key remains.
My submission for Illustration Friday's "talisman" is "Housekey" made from clay,paint and handmade paper.
Copyright 2009 Valerie Walsh
31 comments:
I love your handmade key. really beautiful :-)
this is so clever and so well made, its lovely and totally perfect for talisman
Val, this puts me in the mind of Jasper John's 3-D work! I love this! The simplicity of line and the tactile look of the little homes! So original and unique...a winner!
Great work! I love this! (I live in an old house and all of our bedroom doors use skeleton keys.)
This is so cool! Love it!
So sweet and warm, I really like this :)
So unusual! Super talisman!
Nice work!
cool talisman! what it stands for makes it great!
this is so beautiful..
inimitable
:-)
oh val, this is lump-in-my-throat beautiful. the whole concept is beautiful. memories that live forever...
The perfect talisman!
Such lovely memories you've inspired Val!
A great take on talisman.
I love how tiny the houses are. It's just the perfect entry. Beautiful and witty.
I love those miniature houses!
Great concept, an image that says it all
lov the clothes line strung with laundry.great idea. use to have a key ring with a whole bunch of skeleton keys on it, not idea how i got it or where it went to but i alawys thought of all the doors they must have opened up at one time. michael dailey
This is brilliant. The imagination and the flare to put all of this together. Then the music. ace combination. wow.
Wow! Great idea and concept!
Val that is singular - I love it!
Gorgeous piece! Love the story.
that is really lovely! i love how you can express your style in different media..
Again a great tribute to IF. I like the idea of putting the houses on the key. Great!!!!
the coolest house-key i ever did see!
this is so awesome! (digging the music too).
Great idea and lovely illo. Thanks for sharing!
Cool! You are multi-talented artist Valerie:)
Award for you dear friend!
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What a clever take on this week's theme! I really like it! So very original!
Sorry to read about your computer. Hope it is fixed soon!
You are so clever, talented and brilliant!!! This is just wonderful. I love this house key Talisman!! How fantastic and refreshing! Great work!!!
This should have won pick of the week. Brilliant!! Everyone needs a key like this.
Very special Miss Val ;)
And Mr. Hartman is welcome anytime!
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