| Mixed Media Sculpture by George S. Stuart. Photo by Peter D'Aprix for the Historical Figure Foundation |
I hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July! I had a very successful street fair, and thank everyone who came out and supported me. It was really inspiring. Speaking of inspiring, we were also able to go see the George Stewart historical figures at the Ventura Museum. If you've never seen these, you must! They are so lifelike, and incredible works of art. Stewart creates these 1/4 size pieces with details you just have to see to believe. Each hair follicle is seen, and the eyes seem to be alive. I love them. I grew up near Ventura, so as a girl was lucky enough to hear Stewart speak about how each figure is made. He incorporates the story of each one, and makes history actually fun. Above is shown a very young Marie Antoinette. Click on her to see the detail.
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| Mixed Media Sculpture by George S. Stuart. Photo by Peter D'Aprix for the Historical Figure Foundation |
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Here is Countess Du Barry the kings mistress. I'm fascinated by the dress, and details of her rings. There are even tiny hairs that make up her eyelashes. Right now they are showing the collection "How Sweet Power Went Sour: The Bourbon Dynasty" and it goes through Sep. 11.
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| Mixed Media Sculpture by George S. Stuart. Photo by Peter D'Aprix for the Historical Figure Foundation |
Here is Marie in Court Dress that she would were for state occasions. This type of over the top display led to her unpopularity as Queen.
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| Mixed Media Sculpture by George S. Stuart. Photo by Peter D'Aprix for the Historical Figure Foundation |
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Here is Princess de Lamballe, a very good friend of Marie Antoinette. She was later killed by a mob during the French Revolution.
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| Mixed Media Sculpture by George S. Stuart. Photo by Peter D'Aprix for the Historical Figure Foundation |
Finally, this is Duchess Yolande de Polignac. Another of Marie's friends. I love the expression on her face, very cheeky! She got out a month before the Bastille fell. Smart gal.
So if you're in the Ventura area, do yourself a favor and go see the
George Stewart Figures, you'll be glad you did.
Take care,
Martha
