Wearing My Art On My Sleeve

I have just finished this collage project and have really enjoyed doing it.

I bought the wooden artist's hand in a bargain sale last week for next to nothing and was desparate to turn the hard wooden item into something softer and more cosey. I hope I've managed to achieve that.

My theme for the piece was 'Wearing My 'Art On My Sleeve', so I decided to bring in handsewing, fabric, some tape measure printed twill etc.

By keeping the colours muted with soft creams and worn colours, I think it achieves the vintage style I wanted to create.

It was too tempting not too put something in the open hand so I choose a bird, which I think adds a bit a interest to balance the collage on the arm and sleeve.