I’m apparently quite enamored with these 3D Croton Leaves. They’re all part of a larger series (or installation?) called A Croton Story. Here’s Chapter 3.
And a detail shot.
I hope you can tell that the two halves of the leaf sort of fold up around the central vein, but with quite a bit of downward curl on each side. These have wire inside to achieve that and are pretty rigid. The one above is about 24″ long.
Here’s Chapter 4.
It’s only about 20″ long.
I’m getting to be pretty speedy at making these. That’s a good thing, because I want to make several more. I have visions of them all being seen together as an installation so I MUST add the needed colors! I’m having fun!
These are quick studio shots. The official ones will take quite a bit of editing to get that shadow right. (Very tricky.) I’ll add them to my website soon.
I hope you’re finding entertainment for yourself during this very unusual time.
Ellen Lindner
Love these. Would love a class.
Hmm, that’s an interesting idea, Doreen. I’ll have to mull it over.
These are so beautiful. Would love a demo or class on how you make them.
Hmm, something to think about. Glad you like them!