Friday, September 26, 2014

Old & Rusty - vintage car scene

http://www.applearts.com/content/old-rusty-vintage-ford-realism-auto-scene
Copyright © Linda Apple 

"Old & Rusty" - sold
painting on canvas - 18"x 18"


I just completed a large 18 x 18" painting requested by a new client. They had seen a pic of a smaller painting of an old Ford that I did a couple years ago and wanted to know if I could do a larger one like it but they wanted it to be a bit rusty and look like it was sitting out in some tall grass. This is what I came up with.
Always luv to do commissions so if you have an idea or favorite of mine you would like revisited just let me know~




This has sold but if you would like a similar painting 
just click here to commission your own or ask questions !

Monday, September 22, 2014

Collectibles - handcarved 3D book sculpture mixed media

Copyright © Linda Apple

"Collectibles"
9.25" x 11.25"x 3/4" Book Art
Definitely a unique ONE OF A KIND 3D work of art!

If you have ever been interested in old things that people collect you will enjoy the wide variety of images revealed in the "Encyclopedia of Collectibles".
First it is sealed shut and then, using delicate knives,scissors, and tweezers,
I carve into into the book, one page at a time, to reveal its hidden treasures.
Nothing is moved from its original location in the book. It takes a lot of time, patience and a steady hand but the end result is a detailed 3D view of the inside and "new" life to an old outdated and unwanted book.
A clear glass panel is placed under the front cover to protect it from the elements. There is a notched hanger on the back so it can be hung on the wall or placed in a small book stand.

I love books! This is about the old outdated and unwanted books that even
the bookstores won't take. You know the ones... the yard sale, thrift store, can't sell books.
Like most of you... I have them and decided to give them new life.
It takes a very steady hand and lots of time & patience but I really enjoy the adventure.

Click here to see MORE Details and pics of this art in my etsy shop 

 Purchase this one of a kind artwork for only $125.oo !

Monday, September 15, 2014

Two men and nude art museum painting


http://www.applearts.com/content/its-not-all-black-white-two-men-and-nude-art-museum-painting

"It's Not All Black and White"
painting on canvas - 12"x 12"- sold

A fun view at the museum.
I think this one tells it's own story.


The sides are painted black and comes ready to hang!
Payment plans are available, just ask!

Artist Angel assemblage mixed media wood art doll


Copyright © Linda Apple

"Angel of Creativity" - sold
mixed media sculpture - 7.5" tall x 4" W
This is definitely a One of a Kind!

A very special little angel for the creative artist.
A unique one of a kind sculpture made from found objects and
a hand sculpted head from paperclay with no molds used.
Body is one of my old paintbrushes. Has a large brooch that
I found while metal detecting and a few other bits of jewelry.
Vintage button and leather & lace wings.
Hand painted with fine detail and varnished for protection.
She hangs on the wall.

SEE MORE sculptures HERE 

Monday, September 08, 2014

Mammals - Book Art Hand Carved Sculptural 3D


 Copyright © Linda Apple

"Mammals" - sold
8" x 11"x 3/4" Book Art Sculpture


This is a book sculpture about Mammals.
I sealed it shut and carved to in order to upcycle and create
a "new" way of seeing an old outdated and unwanted book.
It takes a lot of time, patience and a steady hand going just one
page at a time to reveal its hidden treasures. Nothing is moved from
its original location in the book.
When completed, it is sealed to protect it from the elements and can
be hung on the wall or placed in a small book stand.
I love books and I hope you enjoy this new medium!


SCROLL DOWN for MORE VIEWS of the Mammals BOOK ART

Thursday, September 04, 2014

Human Body - Book Art

http://www.applearts.com/content/human-body-book-art-carved-sculptural-3d
Copyright © Linda Apple

"Human Body"
8" x 11"x 1" Book Art


Colorful images and diagrams fill this book about the human body.
First it is sealed shut and then, using delicate knives,scissors, and tweezers,
I carve into into the book, one page at a time, to reveal its hidden treasures.
Nothing is moved from its original location in the book. It takes a lot of time, patience and a steady hand but the end result is a detailed 3D view of the inside and "new" life to an old outdated and unwanted book.
A clear sturdy acrylic panel is placed under the front cover to protect it from the elements. There is a notched hanger on the back so it can be hung on the wall or placed in a small book stand.

I love books! This is about the old outdated and unwanted books that even
the bookstores won't take. You know the ones... the yard sale, thrift store, can't sell books.
Like most of you... I have them and decided to give them new life.
It takes a very steady hand and lots of time & patience but I really enjoy the adventure.


A payment plan is available, just ask!
Purchase this one of a kind artwork for only $225.oo !

CLICK HERE for MORE VIEWS of the HUMAN BODY book art!