Big project.

After restoring the

Infant of Prague

I was asked to make some alterations

to a large wall crucifix

 that hangs in a dark corner.

This is it hanging on my white wall.

It's a lovely piece

but with a dark oak cross 

and a bronze finish figure

it's pretty much invisible

where it hangs in the church.

The figure itself is beautifully modelled

with a lovely faux bronze patina.

I know this because I've had to restore this figure before

when he lost a thumb and some fingers,

and I had to match the paint finish.

This time,

I'm going to try to make him look like

a traditional carved and painted figure

as I don't think St Mary's has one.

It's a modern-ish building and most of the 

figures have a Mid-Century feel.

This is the first coat.

Sidestepping the loaded argument about

Christ's ethnicity

I've gone for a colour that's 

light enough to be seen in a dark corner

and will provide a contrast to the dark hair

and not be pink.

I'm not painting Jesus Piano Baby pink!

He really is beautifully sculpted

and the lighter colour shows the detail.

I hope to have him finished 

and back in place by

next Sunday.

I do feel privileged that 

the church trusts me with its

valuable and sacred figures.

In other news,

Steampunk Rabbit

is finished!

Have some pictures!

Firstly, the 

Top Hat.

Feathers and lace.

Steam GPS compass.

Fully functioning antennae.

The veil can either be tucked up,

or pulled under the chin for a riding hat effect.

Like this.

Here she is

sans hat,

reading her notes.

I hope Spring has finally come to wherever you are.

Unless you're Antipodean,

whereupon,

 I hope you're having a wonderful Autumn.

Hugs,

Rhissanna