ALTERED PAINTBRUSH ANGELS

Altered paintbrushes have been popping up on Pintrest and some of my art friends decided to do an altered paintbrush swap. It's a make2/get 2 swap. I made two extra because I had the brushes and I can keep two for myself.

First, I covered the paintbrushes with gesso.

I decided that I wanted to make paintbrush dolls; so I added spakley paint and heads/

After I gave them heads, I decided they looked like angels. I added wings, drew in some sleeves and hands, and added some glitter to the bottom of their skirts (I also gave the bald one some hair).

Comments

[rusted wings]

you are up to so many amazing things joanne!! love these whimsical paintbrushes!! i loved kathy mcelroy's so much i bought 2 from her store....you must be in a swap with her!?

[Aileen]

Ohh I love your brushes Joanne, I sure hope I get one! :-))

[Joanna Pierotti]

Love these Joanne. I picked up some old brushes to try and create with. Seems like the craze right now and I love it.

[jeanie]

I love these more than I can say. Now this would be a fun class to do/teach/attend. Think about it!

[Robin Orewiler]

They look awesome!

[Elaine Akers]

So Clever. I have seen mini journals made from paint brushes, but never angels.

[Cat Dodt-Ellis]

Love your painty angels, Joanne!

[Jill-O]

This is now officially on my "to do" list of things to make. I hope you don't mind if I pin these beauties on one of my boards.

[Marie]

What cute beauties. A really neat idea!

[martha brown]

Oh, these are very lovely. I've made altered paintbrush figures in the past... but I always had the brush at the top (for sticking up hair). I like your way better :). I really like those arms and hands!

[Kris]

So cute Joanne! They are so sweet. I love how their little hands go down on their hips. How great you got to use your drawing on them.

[Jackie Smith]

These are so neat! What a cool swap! I always love your angels!

[kathy mcelroy]

These are really cute Joanne. I can't wait to see what you get back.