The snake plants also seem content in this room too although on the counter and not close to the window they aren't complaining. Seem to be taking the darker light well and darkening up their color a little. I do keep them drier than the philodendrons and the pothos who love their water and light consistently. Have taken to misting the between the watering to give some humidity which is not always as abundant in an air conditioned environment. My bathroom remind me of a spa with the plants. Well guess it should be an oasis.
The outdoor potted herbs seem to be keeping up as well as one can. This summer they were manually watered by me ever few days. So the rain is very scattered This year and hot humid as it’s is normally. They are a bit dry and aren’t as lush as one would prefer. Well they are keeping the bugs from the door well enough. Not getting any flies from the front door. Although a spider took up residence in the letter box, sent him away and put him on a herb plant. Certain he wasn’t happy with the eviction but not worth a spider bite.
Back on the Dastardly Doll project, still wood carving the head. On Tuesday smoothed out the jawline and cheek bones and eliminated some of the neck area made ears and a small start of a flat nose. The next day did some more but used my courser files to start rounding out the jawline and form a chin. I eliminated the nose and will make separate one and attach it later. Rounded portions for the tops and back of the skull will be made to give proper proportion. Still have to make eyes and lips. I am going to be making much slower progress as these require more delicate work. When it comes to the wood carving I feel I am in the home stretch. After all the shaping, glue the nose and rounded parts of the head. A good sanding all over and some paint are in order. So keep it here for updates and pictures.
In the mean time, I have found a doll image I greatly enjoy. I want to replicate the doll in this portrait in real life replica. Planning on using one of the dolls head and hands from my recently purchased kit from Tudor Tailor. This doll's outfit in the portrait has brighter colors and nice features as compared to some others. It is a portrait, I was having difficulty sourcing the original painting. Prior I was finding only a black and white image (see right). This portrait is from a private collection, the main subject is Herzogin Marie von Sachsen als Kind, a young noble child as painted about 2 years old. This is a portrait from 1564 by Lucas Cranach the Younger.
The last time this image was published in print was in Mark, H & Mossinger I -ed (2005). Hoping you enjoy the detailed image, as much as I do. This image is from the blog of Vita Soyka and linked to the blog. I have a color source but since it has not been in a book, out of respect for the private collection it is held, I will not show it here. Although I can describe it! the under dress is a gold silk edged in a crimson trim and the outer gown is a red silk edged in gold. She has gold chains around her neck and hair. This doll also has neck ruff and cuffs that seem very transparent, possibly silk organza. Its perfect detail.
So that is what is new with me; working on, planning new dolls, and keeping up with the plants. Exciting times in the time of Covid-19. Keep sane and safe, see you soon.
Marrin
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