Those that have been following me from the very start may remember this diorama and I thought as we approach 3000 followers I would take a look back to this first piece so that anybody new to my work can see where I've come from and why it features in my logo 😁 Very similar to 'Rose Cottage' that I completed recently this diorama was made by myself for my Nan to take with her after she left to a new house. Back then I hadn't discovered plastic sheet as a material to work with and so everything you can see building wise is built from card and paper. To mention, the brickwork was printed on paper making it up on word, it does the job but I would sooner carve it myself these days if I can. The scale is 4mm to 1ft meaning that it was tiny anyway. I made the trees by hand using florist wire very similar to how I make trees now. The one thing I didn't do was prime anything so I remember that making life harder as I had white gaps in places that did show. It still lives with my Nan and is on display consistently which has always been pleasing to see when we used to pop round before lockdown. Fingers crossed I will get to see my Nan and family soon and you too will see your loved ones! 🤞 #memories #firstartpiece #houses #cottage #cottagegarden #whereitallbegan #thestart #whereicamefrom #timecapsuleart #lockdownproblems #inspirationforthenation #modelmaker #artist #alookback #countryhouses #capturingthepast #memorymaker #meaningfulart #scalemodel #makersjourney #modelmaking #scratchbuilt #art #lettheartdothetalking #diorama #artistoninstagram #dioramaart #craftsmanship #artist #handmade https://www.instagram.com/p/CC3x2rFnZhu/?igshid=1kjvljbj9xjl
