Inspiration

Showing posts with label handmade articles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label handmade articles. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Amazing Butterflies!

I had a vague idea of making butterfly brooches for spring, getting some pretty silks and whipping some up, and then selling them on my etsy shop. Well, I am amazed and somewhat intimidated by the gorgeous butterfly images already available! I've discovered some on the Front Page, and others in a showcase or the gift guides. Hats off to these excellent artists, and I think I'll stick to mosaics and bird pillows for now!

The one above is by Dolan Geiman, one of my favorite artists. This is a panel painting; it's on my favorites list and I may even buy two! They are not only beautiful but also very affordable! This Swallowtail butterfly linocut is by Gwen Ottinger Artworks. I love the black and white, but she also makes colored prints. And since I love everything blue, I also fancy her blue elephant. Go take a look!



This Monarch butterfly brooch is by Edera Jewelry. The artist uses lace-making and needlework techniques along with traditional jewelry making techniques. Look at the intricacy and beauty of this piece! I don't think it gets any better than this!


Thursday, February 26, 2009

Made For You




I was honored to be featured recently on Made For You Blog, where you can find great art and handmade articles and read about artists from all over the world. My son took my photo, and then I cropped out all the (clean) laundry and magazines that were behind me on the sofa. You know, to get rid of the messy, mundane details that I'd prefer not to think about. But I still have my work apron on!

Anyway, go take a look at the blog and find how the featured artists work and what inspires them!