Belly Casts
I also do three-dimensional work on belly casts! A belly cast is a great way to celebrate your growing, changing shape during pregnancy. I have the following packages for any budget:
- All-Over Color ($50): I will paint your cast all over with a color you specify, creating dimension and texture with brushwork to give a painterly look
- All-Over Color Plus Simple Mandala ($100-200): I will paint the cast like above and decorate it with a simple mandala (such as a henna-like mandala) or other simple image of your choice
- All-Over Color Plus a Mural ($150 and up: $40 an hour plus materials): The sky’s the limit! Tell me your vision for your cast and I will attempt to guesstimate how long it will take and how much it will cost. I will create a one-of-a-kind piece of art for you incorporating whatever subject matter you are drawn to!
If you need me to prep the cast I can reinforce it with extra gauze strips, apply two plaster washes to smooth it, sand it, and gesso it for you for $80. After that you can paint it yourself or utilize one of the above packages.
If you’d like an idea of how much work goes into these, the “Tree of Life” cast below took me 27 hours and the blue cast with the birds took me 10 hours.
I can do something for every budget! Contact me if you have an unfinished cast you’d like me to decorate.
Here are some examples of my work:
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Sep 13, 2010 @ 21:22:10
OH MY goodness! you have created the most beautifuly inspirational belly cast!!! it is no wonder my belly cast has been lying cold and white for over 3 years…. i think i have been waiting for you!
Sep 14, 2010 @ 05:15:55
Ashley, just let me know, I’d be happy to!
Sep 20, 2010 @ 00:15:09
I have a blank cast that I would love to have painted with a mandala. It has been in storage for many years. I will take it out and connect with you. love this work that you have done. beautiful!!
Sep 20, 2010 @ 01:06:38
That would be great! Just let me know what you’d like to do
You can email me your ideas to amy@birthingbody.org
Oct 01, 2010 @ 09:28:31
magnifique !
Feb 02, 2011 @ 00:05:08
Amy, your work is stunning. Thank you for sharing it with me. As a fellow artist, I find your art very inspirational. What a great idea to paint belly casts this way. I’m in awe!
Feb 02, 2011 @ 00:07:17
Thanks! l didn’t know you were an artist. I’d love to see your stuff!
May 27, 2011 @ 01:15:52
Gorgeous! It’s inspired me to finally do something with my 3 year old cast…
Feb 11, 2012 @ 01:05:34
How does it work if I live in Canada. Would I get the cast made and ship it to you to to paint?
Feb 13, 2012 @ 07:25:53
I’ve had people in the US ship me casts before, I’m not sure if it would be cost-prohibitive to ship from Canada, but if you’re willing I’m willing! The only thing is right now I have a very long list of commissions I’m trying to work through. If you’re interested in getting on the list I’d be happy to add you, please email me at amy@birthingbody.org