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
I love your handmade key. really beautiful :-)
ReplyDeletethis is so clever and so well made, its lovely and totally perfect for talisman
ReplyDeleteVal, 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!
ReplyDeleteGreat work! I love this! (I live in an old house and all of our bedroom doors use skeleton keys.)
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet and warm, I really like this :)
ReplyDeleteSo unusual! Super talisman!
ReplyDeleteNice work!
ReplyDeletecool talisman! what it stands for makes it great!
ReplyDeletethis is so beautiful..
ReplyDeleteinimitable
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oh val, this is lump-in-my-throat beautiful. the whole concept is beautiful. memories that live forever...
ReplyDeleteThe perfect talisman!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely memories you've inspired Val!
A great take on talisman.
ReplyDeleteI love how tiny the houses are. It's just the perfect entry. Beautiful and witty.
I love those miniature houses!
ReplyDeleteGreat concept, an image that says it all
ReplyDeletelov 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
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant. The imagination and the flare to put all of this together. Then the music. ace combination. wow.
ReplyDeleteWow! Great idea and concept!
ReplyDeleteVal that is singular - I love it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous piece! Love the story.
ReplyDeletethat is really lovely! i love how you can express your style in different media..
ReplyDeleteAgain a great tribute to IF. I like the idea of putting the houses on the key. Great!!!!
ReplyDeletethe coolest house-key i ever did see!
ReplyDeletethis is so awesome! (digging the music too).
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and lovely illo. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCool! You are multi-talented artist Valerie:)
ReplyDeleteAward for you dear friend!
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What a clever take on this week's theme! I really like it! So very original!
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You are so clever, talented and brilliant!!! This is just wonderful. I love this house key Talisman!! How fantastic and refreshing! Great work!!!
ReplyDeleteThis should have won pick of the week. Brilliant!! Everyone needs a key like this.
ReplyDeleteVery special Miss Val ;)
And Mr. Hartman is welcome anytime!