February 03, 2008
Delicate fabric art and Thrifts
For reasons unknown, my art has taken a rather sophisticated but whimsy approach in the past year or so. I'm unsure why, seeing as I've never ever been sophisticated. My mother still yearns for the day when I act like an actual lady. Sorry mami, not gonna happen.
A few weeks ago (or months, can't remember) I began to sketch a series featuring a very sophisticated Victorian bird in her meanderings around the world. This... is The Bird and her Headdress.
I enjoyed drawing these, perhaps I shall illustrate the rest sometime soon before the Bird decides to leave my life.
This quaint little brooch was finished in December and I love it very very much. ^_^
Mirror, sauces and glass jars all thrifted. Camera certainly NOT thrifted. At all.
The little beings that inhabit my life. Thrifted wooden house with figurines I've collected over the years. ^_^
That's enough for today. Must go to bed.
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April 28, 2007
A post full of cutery (because that's my new word)
So this is a blog post full of cute stuff. No substance, just eternal cuteness.
Inspired by my favorite blog of all time, Posie Gets Cozy (which I encourage all of you to read, it is, honestly, one the most delightful, insightful and just plain beautiful writings this side of the cybernetic world), Miss Posie (not her real name) posted a picture of a very nifty idea she applied to one of her walls. For a while now, I have been toying with the idea of creating "fabric paintings", sewing layers and layers of swatches of fabric, embroidered, top stitched, beaded, sequined, drawn, stamped, all to create a unique little work of art that, if handed a megaphone, would totally scream AMY!! Really loud. And with a charming Southerican accent. So I started small with this embroidery hoop. Before I leave Savannah (sooooon) I want to create a few more of these.
But also, I have some fabrics that I love too much, so I framed this gorgeous upholstery piece right here.
Oh Alexander Henry, how I love you. Even though my wallet ached at seeing the $9.99 per yard price tag, my heart could not resist this lemony beauty! Not even sure if I should even use this fabric. I think it would be too much awesomeness.
And my sweet sweet birdies modeling their latest fashion. Eeeep!
I told y'all this post would contain highly illegal doses of Cuteness.
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January 07, 2007
Watercolors!
Bought a cheap-o watercolor kit a few weeks ago and finally fiddled with it yesterday. Gotta get out of the mindset that this is not acryllic paints! I love how gorgeous watercolor looks on thick textured paper.
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September 24, 2005
Flowers are yummy
Wow, I actually finished this painting. According to previous experiences, I rarely finish paintings. But my dull, boring walls were a constant reminder that something needed to be done. Didn't want to paint the actual bedroom walls, 'cause, a) that means spending money; b) I'd have to repaint it once I moved out; c) would have to open my windows to circulate the paint fumes out of the room; d) which would lead to the army of bugs patiently waiting by the backyard to march in and destroy my fleeting sanity.
So I painted this colorful 16x20 acrylic on canvas. I'm obsessed with flowers. Im such a girl.
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September 21, 2005
Steve Guttenberg, can you hear me?
Aren't I just so cute? Except I look nothing like the girl depicted in the drawing. Maybe the rimmed glasses or the brown hair. I certainly don't wear garments from the 1800s or have an impossibly round face (though I kinda wished). Drawn on paper, and "inked" on Photoshop. This is the first project for my Relief Printmaking class. It gives me great pleasue to know we'll be printing with the same method that Mr. Johann Guttenberg revolutionized back in the 1400's (because without him and some other smart dudes from the Early Rennaisance, we'd still be stuck in the Middle Ages).... (wait, we still are??). It may look intimidating and finger-choppin' friendly, but the Vandercook Press it's actually pretty to use. Can't wait to make cute stationery with it!
Fun stuff!
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August 17, 2005
Though I may die, I shall be graceful
Been carrying around in my suitcases three small wrapped canvas waiting to be butchered by my inferior painting skills. So today, I finally decided to do something about it. Based on a previous wristlet design, I succumbed to Nature and painted this dying olive green cherry blossom set against an aquamarine world. I find it peaceful, I guess.
How lovely it would be to die under a cherry blossom such as this.
(hmm wonder if I can recreate a similar setting for a photo shoot. HMMM, indeed)
Oh, yes, those are the obligatory sequins glued in there, acting as the spunky cherry blossoms!
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