At the same time I was making Froggy and Miss Mousy I was also making Uncle Sam and His Eagle.
I enjoy making patriotic dolls. I love my country very much and I hope that that shows in my creations.
Uncle Sam is a tall lean fellow, and If he has a pet I would bet it is an American Bald Eagle.
This Uncle Sam was made out of a heavier material - cotton canvas. I needle sculpted his nose and jointed his lower legs and shoulders.
He was painted with acrylic gesso, then several layers of paint - always sanding between layers to give him a nice supple feel - akin to leather.
I decided to give him mohair hair. I stitched it into his head and goatee.
I made the eagle in 4 separate pieces, and used the same painting process on him as I did on Uncle Sam.
I enjoy making patriotic dolls. I love my country very much and I hope that that shows in my creations.
Uncle Sam is a tall lean fellow, and If he has a pet I would bet it is an American Bald Eagle.
This Uncle Sam was made out of a heavier material - cotton canvas. I needle sculpted his nose and jointed his lower legs and shoulders.
He was painted with acrylic gesso, then several layers of paint - always sanding between layers to give him a nice supple feel - akin to leather.
I decided to give him mohair hair. I stitched it into his head and goatee.
I made the eagle in 4 separate pieces, and used the same painting process on him as I did on Uncle Sam.
