buttons

"As the Crow Flies"
approx. 11.5" tall

Here is a piece for your need to take a "caw". Take an evening flight with this little crow.
Made from found objects and a bit of my sculpture.

Secured into a painted wood base with a star cut from a dried pod.
The legs and lower body is a branch of walnut.
There is an old wooden ABC block, and antique wooden thread spool, a silverized
antique button, sculpted head and hands and a small gourd hat.

It is definitely a OOAK piece to let your imagination take flight!
It is delicately painted for a night time effect and coated with a matte varnish
to protect it from the elements.
Ready to sit on any desk, shelf or mantel.

Copyright © 2008 Linda Apple
"Albert Buttonwood"
approx.8 inches high
Isle of Appleshire Series

Albert, at the young age of 175 yrs.,is a care-free resident of the village of Earthgate. He was a helpful and creative young boy who had a problem with tying bows and learning knots. He found his true calling when buttons started to become popular in the village and immediately began carving a beautiful line of styles for his family to use. His wonderful designs were such a big hit with others, that he decided to sell them. The demand grew very quickly and soon he was taking orders and hiring two other carvers. He enjoys hiking and traveling so he occasionally takes those times to peddle his buttons and find new customers in other parts of the island.