Sunday, May 1, 2016

New adventures for the mannequin

Greetings friends!! Well, its been a whirlwind the past few weeks. I actually left the studio for some ADVENTURE!!

I tried a thing I've never done before. I modeled for an art class. I modeled for TWO DIFFERENT art classes! There were only a few students at the first one, but I got lots of compliments and attention.
I wore beautiful tiger lilies in my head. They came from the prop closet, which is full of fabulous objects to draw from. 

 I look so serious....

At the second School (about 2 weeks later) there were a LOT more students. Lydia wanted them to focus on FOLDS IN CLOTH, so I was mostly wrapped in a white sheet. Their prop closet was limited, but there was a plant I was able wear. (I love wearing plants and flowers, they are my favorite... hats? What does one call an accessory that begins *IN* the head rather than on top of the head? Ah well, seems like a problem unique to me, so I may have to come up with my own word. BUT FIRST I'LL TAKE SUGGESTIONS!! Please comment your suggestion!) I wish I had taken a photo of my outfit!
Anyway, I had a fun time. Not all the students had fun though, there was one unfortunate lady who was extremely terrified of me. I don't blame her though. While I'm not mean or horrific, I do look very VERY realistic, I am missing some fingers, I have cracks, and some people just find human-looking inanimate things frightening. Kudos to the student however, she managed to gather enough courage to sit through the whole class!

My travels were not without a few mishaps though! Doors are generally not shaped to accommodate someone being carried through with their legs sticking out - I banged my head a few times, as well as my knees and toes. And my right arm fell off at least 3 times. -__-
I also knocked my hand into a door and 2 fingers fell off AGAIN. Thankfully Lydia was able to glue them back on though! Don't worry, I can't feel a thing!!

I spent 2 days in the car before I could get back to the studio. On Thursday, Lydia didn't get a chance to bring me in right away, and apparently she got really lonely! She realized it was because I was NOT in the room. Wow, kinda makes a mannequin feel loved, ya know?

Do you know what I learned however, upon returning to the studio? I HAVE NO THUMBS. How did I not notice this before? I don't think I had thumbs before all this... but I didn't think about it? Ahh well, I'm just glad to get out and try something new!!

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So this weekend was amazing as well. It was the Raymond James Stutz Artist Openhouse!! 65+ artists opened their studios, there was music and food trucks and LOTS OF PEOPLE! Of course, I didn't go exploring, but I did have a lot of people stop in and greet me! (and Lydia too of course!) One guy even had a friend take a photo of him leaning down to give me a kiss! I do appreciate the attention, but I sure wish he had stayed long enough to learn my name! MEN! (and maybe I'd like to see the photo too?? Hey look everyone, its me about to kiss a real human person! How novel!) *laugh*

It was a great time. I overheard a lot of great conversations about art, dreams and the spirit. I know about dreams so well!! I think my dreams will be even more vibrant after this event. I'm energized and inspired. 

Lydia didn't remember to take my photo at the openhouse, but I did get sent a photo taken by Carla Hedges, I hope she doesn't mind that I'm sharing it with you guys! She did a great job capturing my imagination.
(photo by Carla Hedges)


You can even TAG me now! Thats right! I started a facebook page. Please go find me on there and like it. My official facebook link name is Brunhildegardmannequin, but my name will come up as Brunhildegard. https://www.facebook.com/brunhildegardmannequin

Ok. I better go tune out now. Its going to be almost a week before I can get some company. Lydia has to teach this week, and then on her normal studio day, she's taking David to the airport for a FLORIDA music gig and then she's going to Chicago to see the opening of the new Ars Memoria Tattoo and Art Gallery! Sounds like fun and I wish I could go too. Maybe I'll go on my own adventure and not tell anyone. *smile*


2 comments:

  1. Loved your style! Very happy that I found this wonderful post as was looking for style tips for my bachelorette bash. Will host a party at a popular venue Houston TX next month. Really want to nail my look.

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    1. Ha! Well, thank you, I'm honored! Enjoy your Bachelorette Party!! Make sure to put LOTS of flowers in your head! Congrats!!
      -Brunhildegard the Mannequin

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