Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Inspirational Speak in Stitching
Today I'm contemplating further surface exploration on the Flower Girl Field Bag. Don't know about you but seeing what other artists do is usually a great inspiration..not in a ~ I am going to copy your work ~ kind of way, but it sets me in motion. Sometimes I spend hours in this process and have grown to allow myself the time to contemplate ~ as though it is part of the creative process ~ and it is.
In my life, one of the greatest joys is experiencing what other creatives do, how they do it, maybe even who they are.
When it comes to surface embellishment I am time and again drawn to the work of Japanese textile artist Junko Oki. In her work there is a delicacy that I yearn for in my own stitching. Her work is simple, yet it is complicated. The stitches are brief but when they congregate and populate they become a collection of thin, short, delicate lines nesting together in mass. They're free and barely organized and beautiful in their simplicity.
In my life, one of the greatest joys is experiencing what other creatives do, how they do it, maybe even who they are.
When it comes to surface embellishment I am time and again drawn to the work of Japanese textile artist Junko Oki. In her work there is a delicacy that I yearn for in my own stitching. Her work is simple, yet it is complicated. The stitches are brief but when they congregate and populate they become a collection of thin, short, delicate lines nesting together in mass. They're free and barely organized and beautiful in their simplicity.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Flower Girl Field Bag
A peak at the new Flower Girl field bag. There will be embroidery added to it.
Easy Street Vintage
Today, my vintage site on Etsy took on a new owner. My daughter is getting married and this is meant to help her with that and her new life. You may remember her because she was my regular model for a couple of years.
We're very happy for her and I'm glad to let it go so that I have time for other endeavors. Stop by and take a peak at The Street if you have a chance.
We're very happy for her and I'm glad to let it go so that I have time for other endeavors. Stop by and take a peak at The Street if you have a chance.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Monday, September 22, 2014
The Photo Book Club
Someone recently told me that they don't think
Photography books matter. Sadly, the commentary revealed that some
believe that images are without value or importance. I'm not sure if
comparing the written word and pictures or art images can
create a valid argument so I will bypass that entirely. The goodness
about it is that there is an organization called THE PHOTO BOOK CLUB.
On their website there is a posting that includes an announcement
celebrating the upcoming PHOTO BOOK DAY. For any of you are
interested in picture books take a peek. And if you're an image person
as I am, enjoy! http://photobookclub.org/
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Blue Eyes Pillow and 5 Cents Logo
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Friday, September 19, 2014
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Magic Beans
To be honest, I don't think a tarot card reader could have predicted that I would live in New Orleans someday. As it turns out, I do. Nothing, including the sweltering hot days of August and September, could make me believe that night in the French Quarter is something that I would not want to experience time and again and with the iPhone.
I do not seek perfection in photos ~ they are a diary ~ not just mine..they belong to everyone who loves New Orleans.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Monday, September 8, 2014
Fortunes
Beginning today every fortune cookie fortune will end with the forest.
Love is the law, love
under the forest.
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