Pom Pom

Pom Pom, mixed media assemblage with found doll parts

Meet Pom Pom the Pierrot....decked out in his finest attire for an evening of pantomime....still pining after his lost love.

Jester Assemblage

Jester, mixed media assemblage

I had a request for another wall assemblage in this vein so I've created a jester. Figured it would be a fun piece to ring in the new year. He is a very jolly fellow indeed. Next up is a slew of art blocks which may or may not include a nod to St. Valentine.

Topsy Turvy

Topsy Turvy, mixed media assemblage

One more piece to share with you this week.....a topsy turvy clown. He's not sure which way to point.

Clown Kingpin

Kingpin, mixed media assemblage art doll clown with dangle-y bits

Possibly my favorite clown ever? Alas, I cannot keep him...he's headed to live in Brooklyn, NY. Have you seen these stamps yet? I bought two sheets....one to save and one to use. Gotta send some snail mail now! And....check out these old-school clowns.

Chevron Clown

Chevron, mixed media assemblage art doll clown

Decked out in chevrons & harlequins this clown is ready for the limelight. Kinda reminds me of Klee's amazing hand puppets 'tho only in shape--mine is quite rigid.

Jumping Jack

Jumping Jack, mixed media assemblage

Caught this little Pierrot in mid-act....he's not quite as down as his fellow mimes.

Peppermint Stick

Peppermint Stick, mixed media assemblage

What can I say....another clown....and this one kinda looks like a stick of candy.

Valentine Clowns

Doubl-Glo punch-out valentines circa 1950's

Picked out especially for you from my vintage Valentine collection. Wishing you a perfectly fun day with the ones you love. Happy Valentine's Day!

Paintbrush Clown

Paintbrush Clown, mixed media assemblage with old paintbrush

The last installment for this round of assemblage is a wise ol' paintbrush clown with tattooed arms (last seen in this mummified state). For those of you wondering about art blocks...a fresh batch of them will be served next week. And...remember this paintbrush clown?

Dolly The Clown

Dolly The Clown, mixed media assemblage art doll

She's a daisy this "Dolly The Clown" with her starry tights, yellow blouse 'n stripe-y skirt. Way back in January, when I was out with the flu, this sweet half-clown appeared in a 'lil surprise package from my friend Beca.

I believe it's the top half of a Schoenhut Rolly Dolly toy from the early 1900's. Since dear Dolly had lost her roly half I finally got around to presenting her with a spiffy new leggy look.

Flower Cycle

Flower Cycle, mixed media assemblage

As promised yesterday....I'm back with a 'lil clown performing on her unicycle. Enjoy!

WWBD?

What Would Bozo Do?, original mixed media assemblage

Kudos to Patrick for titling this kooky piece 'cuz all I could come up with was Saint Bozo.

Twenty-Four Assemblage

Twenty-Four, wood scraps, antique skittle & plastic chicken

Have I ever mentioned I love putting jigsaw puzzles together? I finally got down to business and did something with those wooden bits 'n pieces acquired earlier this month. The ol' skittle clown has been hanging out in the studio since way back when. I was kind of on the fence over the pink chicken but Lizzie was quite emphatic that it be included....after all it is her favorite color. As for the title...there are exactly 23 wooden pieces in the puzzle + 1 pink chicken.

Bozo-Taur Pull Toy

 

A foray into the anthropomorphic world of the clown/horse/centaur. I've officially dubbed him a Bozo-Taur. The assemblage is functioning as a pull toy but is not meant for rowdy play--only gentle interaction as it is an art object after all. 

Yellow Clown Plaque

This chipper clown and his balloon bouquet are hanging out in the shop. Happy Monday ;)

Circus Wagon no 3

Ta-da! Another circus wagon was spotted rollin' into town. This is one festive ride if I do say so myself.

Circus Wagon no 1

Circus Wagon no 2

Oh La La

Vintage Clown Erasers at Ruggy Design

 

Oh la la, an Etsy treasury

One of my quirkiest clown finds to date--a pair of costumed erasers. This little treasure was inspiration for a fun Etsy treasury last week. Oh la la! I'm gonna tell Santa that these would make a great stocking stuffer for me ('cuz I've been so good this year).

'Lil Clown Plaque

Popping in this evening to share a 'lil clown plaque that's magically appeared in the shop. I wonder how that happened? He's in his element folks--surrounded by festive bunting and lotsa fun!

Pink Clown

Pink Clown (aka Pinky Pong), original mixed media assemblage

Lizzie pointed out the other day that I'd never made a pink clown (someone's favorite color of course!)....so I made one :) She's named him Pinky Pong. I'm thinking 'cuz his nose looks like a big, red ping-pong ball? Anyhow, he's a bright fellow and is cheering things up in the shop.

Cookie Jar Clown

Meet our new cookie jar clown. I bought him from Kelsey last month and he's been making himself at home around here.

Still trying to decide what to store inside 'cuz I'm relegating him to the studio (don't think even I could handle him hanging out in the kitchen!). Buttons, beads, random trinkets? Decisions, decisions! Of course Lizzie is insisting he be filled up with homemade chocolate chip cookies.

And I had to share one more picture 'cuz I loved their toothy twin-ness. Sounds like we may be baking cookies this week :)