Sometimes when I let myself go I come up with something really great. Other times I come up with something like this vine luminary. Of course I was inspired by my recent visit to the
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota. But how much is too much, I think this is it. Although it is rather whimsical, almost castle like.
I like the vine with the flowers, leaves and buds circling around the piece. The opening in the front with the holes and the narrow leaves at the top don't work for me. This piece is about 14 inches tall and 6 inches wide.I wanted to make something withe a floral vine on it. The container I made was large enough to surround the form I used so I left the front open. I cut holes thinking I'd add some fiber through the holes. Then I decided it could be a luminary and hold a large pillar candle. But fiber wouldn't be good mixed with a candle. Then I cut the top into the shape of long narrow leaves and added the vine.
Anyway I've decided to let it dry and fire it to see how it fares. I have several revisions floating around in my head. I think the vine would be good on a plain background. The tall narrow leaves would be better as a piece by themselves. The opening in the front would be better without the tall narrow leaves and the vine. Gee that's three different pieces I can develop and refine by making this one. So all is not lost; it doesn't hurt to try something even if it isn't quite what I had in mind. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
