Winsome House Mary Statue

This statue is beautiful. I've been looking for a statue of Mary for 2 years ! It's heavy enough that it doesn't blow down during heavy winds we get here. I highly recommend it.

This is an update to my previous review. I painted the statue myself using acrylic paints. I used a buttermilk tone for the base coat, and when that was dry I used a whiter white and dry brushed her to pick up the detailing. It's hard to tell in the picture but it really made a difference! As an FYI for those who may want to know, I am creating an altar with our Blessed Mother for indoor use. So I didn't bother sanding or priming the piece before I painted it. I simply used acrylic paint from the craft store. The base coat was called "buttermilk" and I watered it down to a milk-like consistency, then using a bristle paint brush, I just washed it over her about five time (letting it dry between each coat. The figure felt porous to me and so rather than slapping on a think coat of paint I opted to use the watered down method so that the statue would absorb a bit of the color. Once she was dry I took a lighter soft white and using a separate brush I dry brushed her (going against the grain) in order to highlight the details. I hope this helps anyone else who may be thinking of painting her! End of update. The statue of our Blessed Mother is beautiful. Her facial features are delicate and distinct. It is a good weight (not too heavy but not so light that it will just topple over). I bought it for indoor use because I wanted something larger than most indoor figurines but still affordable. My only objection is that I was expecting it to be white but it is a dark grey. Other than that I am delighted with her!

Very Nice Mary

thought would be better quality!

The detail is amazing. She's a little taller than I was expecting. Overall very happy.