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A consolation prize is a small reward given to a runner-up or a person who fails to win a contest or achieve a major goal, meant to ease the disappointment of losing. Some, I think, are more insult than balm. One might say 'some' prize is better than none, but I wonder about the validity of that assumption. This is made using my constantly evolving custom compound, floral foam, a craft stick and some found objects. The aqua-blue 'jewel' within the triangle was found near the sidewalk on my way to check my mail. An added bonus, I found later, is that it glows in the dark. The four blood-red 'jewels' around the base were found on a recent trip to The Last Ditch Goodwill. There are two glass beads of different colors in the center of the eyes. I used acrylic to paint it, of course. It measures only 10 inches tall with the white base measuring 3.5 by 3 inches. If it isn't necessarily a prize, it's still Original Jones Art coming at you from northwest Austin, Texas.

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John Rembert Jones 7 hours ago

The found object jewel is a fitting addition to this sculpture. Really the entire piece highlights great imagination Charles. Take care...

Artist Reply: I didn't have a title until it was almost finished and I felt it resembled one of those trophy type awards---well, to me, John. I have a collection of objects I've collected over the years that might find their way into a sculpture, if I live long enough that is. Hope all is well with 'that other Jones.' :)

Dave Matke 11 hours ago

So awesome, Charles ! Solid work, wonderfully placed color , my favorite of your sculptures to date . The shadow of the eyes in the second photo is too cool : )

Artist Reply: Like I told you earlier, most of it is just the compound with nothing inside, Dave. I used the craft stick to bridge the gap between the mouth and the nose and that's about all. The floral foam is in the white base. I think it's pretty sturdy though. Hope is going well on the Sunday end of things. :)

Joanie Holliday 13 hours ago

VERY CREATIVE CHARLES. GREAT FINDS ALSO. I'VE FOUND UNUSUAL THINGS THAT I'VE USED IN MY DOLL HOUSE TO TAKE THE PLACE OF EXPENSIVE THINGS. MIND OVER MATTER. YOU GET AN A+ AND GOLD RIBBON!!

Artist Reply: Thanks, Joanie! Yeah, I had fun with this one and it was the 'jewels' that gave me the title. Hope all is going well in Joanie's world. :)