Elizabeth August 26th, 2010
I wish weeks came with satisfaction guarantees so that I could return this one, and request a refund! I have turned to this beautiful image more than once this week…
Prints are available from vol25′s beautiful etsy shop.
(Thank you Epheriell Designs for always finding such beautiful things, and blogging them!)
Elizabeth August 18th, 2010
So with less than six weeks to go in my 101 Things in 1001 Days project, it’s time to start crossing some items off my list! One of the items on my list is “Sell some photos”, so today I put a selection of my favourites together and made them available for purchase.
If you’ve been watching my journey and want to lend a hand maybe you’d like to buy a print?
Postcards start at about $2 (AUD), and there’s great discounts if you buy them in bulk. The best part of all is that you can choose postcards from any seller to get the discount, so it’s worth having a good look around the site! I recommend Natalie Perkins‘ gallery for some beautiful illustration.
If you’re more of a greeting card person, you can choose from two sizes at $2.52 or $3.79. Greeting cards come with matching envelopes, and discounts for multiple orders apply to these as well.
Or maybe you’re after something for your wall?
Matted prints begin at $30, and you can choose between white, off-white and black matting.
Of course, you would really make my day if you bought a framed print! However, at $95 I think this option is overpriced and you’d be better off doing it yourself.
I’ve spent some time adding work to my RedBubble store today, and will update it over time. These are the photographs currently available in my store.
I have an online portfolio at Scarlet Arts with more of my work, so if there’s something over there that you’d like me to list for sale just let me know.
I’d also love to hear from anybody else with an online store for their art; I love discovering new artists, and it would be fantastic if I could return the favour somehow!
Thanks for reading – spread the word!
Elizabeth May 29th, 2010
When I stumbled upon the portfolio of NY based artist Lauren DiCioccio, I was astounded by the intricate detail and skill involved in these little 35mm embroidered slides. It wasn’t until I read her artist statement that I truly understood what drove her to create these beautiful little pieces, so I can’t post the pictures without the explanation.
My work investigates the physical/tangible beauty of commonplace mass-produced media-objects, most recently: the newspaper, magazines, office papers and writing pads, plastic bags, 35 mm slides. These media are becoming obsolete, replaced by the invisible efficiency of various technologies. In some cases, this transition is a good thing- faster transmission and distribution of information, streamlined systems, openness to user input, less waste. But a hole is left behind by the disappearance of these everyday objects. What will happen when we no longer touch information? When newsprint does not rub off onto our fingertips? When we no longer write longhand?
The tedious handiwork and obsessive care I employ to create my work aims to remind the viewer of these simple but intimate pieces of everyday life and to provoke a pang of nostalgia for the familiar physicality of these objects.
Lauren has tackled newspaper pages and found books with a similar technique, and recreated everyday food packaging with organza, fabric and embroidery.
It doesn’t feel right to post any more of her work here, but there is so much more to see at her website. See for yourself, and drink it all in!
Elizabeth May 21st, 2010
This beautiful installation was created by Finnish artist Johnna Pohjalainen. What a brilliant idea!
Jonna Pohjalainen worked this summer at the Environmental Art workshop of the Open Air Art Museum in Pedvale. This fine documentation of her work “Colour Pencils” shows us how the work is connected with its surroundings and how it changes during different weather conditions and times of the day.
Without sun there are no colours and life!
I’ve always loved coloured pencils – to use, and to look at. I display them where I can see them every day because they make me happy.
If only I had my own oversized installation in my garden!
A big thank you to another talented artist, Definatalie, for posting about this today (and for always gracing my RSS reader with inspiring Friday Fance!)
Elizabeth May 6th, 2010
Don’t forget – this Sunday is Mothers Day!
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably left things to the last minute. That’s why I thought some of you might appreciate this sweet little downloadable card created by Erin of Perfect Sentiment!
Those of us who still speak the Queen’s English will have to get a little creative with the “O” in “Mom”, but it’s a small price to pay for a cute little freebie.
Go and tell Erin how fantastic she is for sharing!
Elizabeth May 3rd, 2010
Little blog;
I have a confession. I haven’t always been faithful, and sometimes when I intend to sit down and write you a post I write it in my paper journal instead.
It’s not you…
… I just really love glue sticks, paper and washi tape.
Elsie and Rachel from Red Velvet Girls are running the most incredible art journaling class right now, and I am so happy that I decided to sign up for it. I’m feeling so inspired to create again after a fairly lengthy case of “the blahs”.
The other class participants are all so supportive and encouraging, and I’m picking up little gems of inspiration whenever I look at everyone’s work. I love this stuff.
I promise to try and find some more balance, because I really do love my blog.
It must be true, I wrote it in my journal <3
Elizabeth March 16th, 2010
I’ve just discovered these beautiful handmade books by Natalie Stopka, and didn’t think it was fair to keep them to myself. I love all the work that goes into this style of binding, and wish I had the skill and patience to do it myself!
Natalie is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, and makes beautiful sketchbooks and journals using vintage handkerchiefs, fabric and embroidery stitching. No two books are ever the same, and she also welcomes custom orders on her Etsy shop Natalie As Is. I was surprised to find that her prices are very reasonable.
Photographs of her works-in-progress can also be found at her flickr site.
And, as further proof that the Universe distributes talent unequitably, she just happens to be a beautiful portrait artist as well.
I would love to own one of her beautiful books, and be able to fill it with sketches like these!
You can see more of Natalie’s work at her portfolio site, www.nataliestopka.com.
Thanks to Paper Crave for this discovery!
Elizabeth March 11th, 2010
I can’t stop staring at this beautiful idea, discovered at Design Fetish.
This staircase was designed by Imagination Metals, based in Tampa FL. It’s such an interesting idea, although I understand why the commenters at Design Fetish had some issues with its safety.
I’m such a sucker for all things trees and birds…
Elizabeth March 11th, 2010
The very fancy Natalie Perkins of www.definatalie.com is illustrating a zine on body image, and she invites us to share our feelings about our bodies using 10 words or less.
Natalie writes: “Lots of people have contributed their statements already! Some of them are sad, some are funny, but all of them speak to me of honesty and struggle.”
Natalie will be turning her illustrations into an A5 sized zine, and also intends to make it available online for free. If you’d like to contribute, read all about it at www.definatalie.com or submit your statement right here.
Good luck Natalie, I think this is an excellent project!
Elizabeth March 10th, 2010
If I was Whitney Houston, and looking for a replacement for my crack addiction, I’d choose washi tape.
Today I received a delivery from kozo tape, and it makes a beautiful addition to the order that happy tape sent me two weeks ago.
Don’t they look beautiful?
My challenge is to actually use this stuff, and not just sigh wistfully at its potential every time I pass the shelf! If this was the year 2020 you’d be able to reach into my website and touch it to see how beautiful the texture is, and how lovely it is to tear and write on. Until then you’ll just have to take my word for it.
Perhaps I have no right to make fun of Whitney. Don’t judge me!
Elizabeth March 2nd, 2010
A beautiful little video, spotted at Reuben Miller.
Elizabeth February 27th, 2010
Beautiful photograph discovered via weheartit.com
I’m feeling incredibly inspired after signing up for Polkadot Robot’s Quiet Nights Art Journal class, and it hasn’t even started yet! I’ve organised all of my scrapbooking supplies (which are plentiful, despite not being a scrapbooker) and scoured the web for pretty images like the one above that will get the creative juices flowing. It’s been fun.
Other members of the class have begun to discuss their tools-of-the-trade, and after hearing so much praise about washi tape I decided to find out what all the buzz was about. A Melbourne-based online store called Notemaker had lots of different tapes in stock, so I placed an order a few days ago.
There were some lovely little touches in the package that arrived, including a cloth drawstring bag with a pretty pear tree design. Most importantly, the tapes are gorgeous and delivery was swift (and free!).
If you’re reading this from the Northern Hemisphere, you might like to check out Happy Tape for a huge selection. I recognise some of my own designs in there too, so they must be sourced from the same place.
People seem to be using this Japanese tape for all sorts of projects – everything from floristry to cardmaking and wedding table settings. I love the way that this Dallas cupcake bakery (Citizen Sweet) uses it for its distinctive packaging.
In the past 24 hours I have accidentally come across heaps of references to washi tape, but my favourite was a link to this tape dispenser from Tinted Mint, made from reclaimed wood.
Isn’t it beautiful?
I’m looking forward to putting pen to paper in March, with the help of some journal prompts and like-minded people. Tomorrow’s project is to clean up my study a little so that my desk is clear enough for me to work at – we’re still very much in unpacking mode here!
Do you write in a paper journal? Have some tips about using Japanese tape? I want to hear all about it…
Elizabeth February 12th, 2010
I’m coming out of my moving-house haze to post this lovely thought from the aptly-named Perfect Sentiment. Thanks to pois rouge for pointing me in the direction of this lovely blog!
I’ll be updating here again soon. Moving and working has sucked everything out of the tank over the past fortnight, but we’re nearly on top of things. Can’t wait to show you our pretty new abode!
Elizabeth December 27th, 2009
This was an impromptu snowball fight in Times Square around 1AM in the midst of the blizzard Saturday night. The real danger wasn’t the snow and subsequent moisture destroying my gear. No, the real danger was shooting the mayhem with a wide lens which meant that I was a prime target. I had to put the gear down several times for some payback.
Doug Kim was there to photograph this impromptu snowball fight in Times Square last week, at about 1am. These are a few of my favourite shots, but check out his blog to see the rest.
His work is beautiful, and what an incredible thing to witness!
Doug Kim is a documentary and fine art photographer. His camera has enabled him to travel to foreign locales and to shoot for magazines, catalogs, newspapers, and non-profit organizations.
His work has appeared in the Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles Times, HOW magazine, the Christian Science Monitor, among others and he has shot for numerous organizations, including Harvard University Press, Space X, and New Line Cinema. His corporate work includes clients such as Pfizer, Honda, and SafeCo.
His first book Born Yogis hit the stores in 2005. He currently has two other book projects in the works with tentative release dates in late 2010.
He currently resides in Brooklyn.
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Keep track as I complete my 101 Things in 1001 Days challenge (commencing Jan 1st, 2008).
