Maybe it's not a coincidence that I was attracted to recreate a vintage tropical barkcloth from the 40s. If the warmth isn't outside right now, it can be in my imagination.
Monday, February 2, 2015
Opposites Attract - Tropical Designs
Winter is full of bright snow, indoor coziness, cold walks ... and dreaming of warm sunshine.
Maybe it's not a coincidence that I was attracted to recreate a vintage tropical barkcloth from the 40s. If the warmth isn't outside right now, it can be in my imagination.
Maybe it's not a coincidence that I was attracted to recreate a vintage tropical barkcloth from the 40s. If the warmth isn't outside right now, it can be in my imagination.
Monday, January 12, 2015
Happier Life
I continue to spend my free time interpreting old ads. FUN!!!
Sometimes I spend that time combing archives of images and collecting those that will lend themselves to my vision. It's like online shopping, but it's free!
Here's a great example of my new image and the original advertisement.
This Astral lady has a great dress I could "paint" with a pattern I just created. The chair behind her worked well, too.
Sometimes I spend that time combing archives of images and collecting those that will lend themselves to my vision. It's like online shopping, but it's free!
Here's a great example of my new image and the original advertisement.
This Astral lady has a great dress I could "paint" with a pattern I just created. The chair behind her worked well, too.
Friday, December 19, 2014
Pantone 18-1438 Marsala - Color of the Year 2015
Pantone 18-1438 was announced a little while ago, and when it was, designers quickly begin looking for ways to use it, for color palettes in which it works well.
Marsala is a fun one, defies being pigeon-holed. It's neutral enough for home decor and muted enough not to clash with most skin colors.
I like it as shown here with Pantone 14-5714, a color that Pantone included in its 2015 forecast.
Oh, and as you see, I've vectorized another advertisement, this time an old Palmolive soap ad.
Marsala is a fun one, defies being pigeon-holed. It's neutral enough for home decor and muted enough not to clash with most skin colors.
I like it as shown here with Pantone 14-5714, a color that Pantone included in its 2015 forecast.
Oh, and as you see, I've vectorized another advertisement, this time an old Palmolive soap ad.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Old Wallpaper Advertisement
This is another fun way to fill an existing image, in this case a wallpaper ad, with your own designs:
All of these patterns are mine.
All of these patterns are mine.
She Looks Like Blythe ... My New Paper Doll
I have an actual Blythe doll - her name is Ever Wild - and have even developed some clothing patterns for her that are for sale at one of my Etsy stores.
During this holiday season, I've had a few slow work days, which means I've had time to catch up with some half-finished projects.
My Blythe-like paper doll is one. It's done!
I originally was going to do several pages with lots of outfits and accessories, but I decided to pare it pare it down to just one 11.5" x 17.5" sheet.
Once I've received the first printing and approved it, I'll add it to the other prints I have for sale at my other Etsy store.
During this holiday season, I've had a few slow work days, which means I've had time to catch up with some half-finished projects.
My Blythe-like paper doll is one. It's done!
I originally was going to do several pages with lots of outfits and accessories, but I decided to pare it pare it down to just one 11.5" x 17.5" sheet.
Once I've received the first printing and approved it, I'll add it to the other prints I have for sale at my other Etsy store.
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