A mixed media tableau depicting two original characters—a forest spirit and a young girl—in a woodland setting.

Both figures were sculpted in polymer clay over wire and aluminum foil. The tree was carved from foam to create bark-like texture, and all elements were hand-painted with acrylic paint. A spray technique was used on the forest spirit to introduce colour variation across its leaves.

The forest floor was created from a carved foam base and incorporates natural materials such as dried moss and twigs.

Shown here are the final tableau and sculptures, pencil sketches exploring characters, narratives, styles, plants, and scenery, and a selection of sculpture process photos.

Academic Project, Seneca College. 2019.