So many ideas perculating…. I'm on a roll! Last week I proposed a handful of new classes for Create NJ. Reveals later, after I hear if they were accepted. It was so much fun inventing fresh material. I've been enjoying some playtime, pushing my current crush on *cardboard* in new ways. Can't wait to show you what it's all about….and to tell you about some other things that will debut in January. Hope you're feeling the same enthusiasm for making cool stuff in 2014.
So many ideas perculating…. I'm on a roll! Last week I proposed a handful of new classes for Create NJ. Reveals later, after I hear if they were accepted. It was so much fun inventing fresh material. I've been enjoying some playtime, pushing my current crush on *cardboard* in new ways. Can't wait to show you what it's all about….and to tell you about some other things that will debut in January. Hope you're feeling the same enthusiasm for making cool stuff in 2014.
Off we go to Philly for my team vs. Graham's team. I'm wearing both jerseys….because it's going to be cold, plus it's my first Saints game. Green on top (so I don't get snowballed, which I will remove once the Saints win *wink*).
Off we go to Philly for my team vs. Graham's team. I'm wearing both jerseys….because it's going to be cold, plus it's my first Saints game. Green on top (so I don't get snowballed, which I will remove once the Saints win *wink*).
I am so touched by the number of friends who have contacted me about another release of Stampers Anonymous "Classics", as found on Tim Holtz's blog, as they include many designs created by me. Originally released on wood mounted red rubber, the company has chosen to re-release as cling-mount. Since they state they do not know who designed them there are no artist credits given, so I will go on the record and claim the images designed by me, more than ten years ago. As I said before, it's nice to know that the archives can bring forward images that are still deemed relevant….aka classics.
If you missed it, my July 2012 post (click here) illustrates my claim of images from the first sets of Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous "Classic Favorites". Thumbnail reference below:
According to Tim's site, these will be released at CHA next week. I've highlighted the images done by me, sets of images borrowed from his site without seeking permission.
And here is the list of images, currently available at StampersAnonymous, that were created by me:
New followers of StampersAnonymous don't know the history, and don't know there were alot of artists who contributed to the line. Back in the day, it was alot of fun and I know we made an impact on the industry. I have to admit it kinda hurts in the pit of my stomach that my images may be misinterpreted as coming from Tim, even though he is not trying to give that impression. It's likely that his followers will never see my post but it feels good to go on record and present them here.
EDIT: Since this post aired, Tim has updated his blog linking to here so that anyone who is curious could click through and see my claim to the images. Although I never was an anonymous contributor, I appreciate his gesture yesterday, and that his name is not on the packaging this time. I also appreciate the support offered to me privately, in the comments, and on fb. I never intended this post to be a platform for insulting anyone – just felt that I could be heard here, amongst friends. So let's keep it friendly. Thx.
CHIME IN! Tell me if you have been around a while and have some of the old images as first released on wood!
I am so touched by the number of friends who have contacted me about another release of Stampers Anonymous "Classics", as found on Tim Holtz's blog, as they include many designs created by me. Originally released on wood mounted red rubber, the company has chosen to re-release as cling-mount. Since they state they do not know who designed them there are no artist credits given, so I will go on the record and claim the images designed by me, more than ten years ago. As I said before, it's nice to know that the archives can bring forward images that are still deemed relevant….aka classics.
If you missed it, my July 2012 post (click here) illustrates my claim of images from the first sets of Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous "Classic Favorites". Thumbnail reference below:
According to Tim's site, these will be released at CHA next week. I've highlighted the images done by me, sets of images borrowed from his site without seeking permission.
And here is the list of images, currently available at StampersAnonymous, that were created by me:
New followers of StampersAnonymous don't know the history, and don't know there were alot of artists who contributed to the line. Back in the day, it was alot of fun and I know we made an impact on the industry. I have to admit it kinda hurts in the pit of my stomach that my images may be misinterpreted as coming from Tim, even though he is not trying to give that impression. It's likely that his followers will never see my post but it feels good to go on record and present them here.
EDIT: Since this post aired, Tim has updated his blog linking to here so that anyone who is curious could click through and see my claim to the images. Although I never was an anonymous contributor, I appreciate his gesture yesterday, and that his name is not on the packaging this time. I also appreciate the support offered to me privately, in the comments, and on fb. I never intended this post to be a platform for insulting anyone – just felt that I could be heard here, amongst friends. So let's keep it friendly. Thx.
CHIME IN! Tell me if you have been around a while and have some of the old images as first released on wood!
Chalk up another great year! I'm not a resolution girl. I'd rather look back upon the last year and celebrate the ta-da's than make a list of to-do's. Although I do love making lists. I have an idea for a little project for 2014 – something you can participate in with me. I will prepare the details and share next week.
For now, wishing you health, happiness, and continued blessings for the brand new year ahead. And hoping you make time for creativity! *clink*
Chalk up another great year! I'm not a resolution girl. I'd rather look back upon the last year and celebrate the ta-da's than make a list of to-do's. Although I do love making lists. I have an idea for a little project for 2014 – something you can participate in with me. I will prepare the details and share next week.
For now, wishing you health, happiness, and continued blessings for the brand new year ahead. And hoping you make time for creativity! *clink*
It was a terrific Christmas and a nice few days of just enjoying family time. Today I'm catching up on loose ends, wrapping up a few deadlines, and planning to do some reading. A fabulous graphic book from Lynne looks amazing, a cool book of architect's libraries from Santa, and a handful of magazines are piled on the table. I've been hearing about Flow magazine (for paper lovers) from Lisa and Julie so I ordered from the Netherlands and they arrived in two days!
The Jan/Feb Somerset Studio arrived and like last year, Lynne and I collaborated on an article. The title of our workshop Crowning Glories is not meant to be literal or limiting, and we each presented different ways you could interpret the title. Lynne describes and illustrates how impressed she was at seeing pages on exhibit from The Persian Book of Kings. For my part of the article I took on a self-imposed challenge to incorporate faces, something I rarely do, and found inspiration from playing iPad Solitaire! Whether you're traveling to see something unique at a museum or gallery, or you're procrastinating on the couch while playing games, you can find new directions to influence your work.
I decided to leave my panels in black and white for the article, but I've been working additional pieces in color, which I will show you another time. This design style has become addicting and I can't stop making them. Here are the original four colorized in Photoshop.
And a reminder about our workshop, which is filling up! I think there is only one spot left in the first weekend before we start the waiting list, and a handful of spots left in the second weekend. If you are interested, email Lynne, lkperrella (at) aol (dot) com for the packet of details.
It was a terrific Christmas and a nice few days of just enjoying family time. Today I'm catching up on loose ends, wrapping up a few deadlines, and planning to do some reading. A fabulous graphic book from Lynne looks amazing, a cool book of architect's libraries from Santa, and a handful of magazines are piled on the table. I've been hearing about Flow magazine (for paper lovers) from Lisa and Julie so I ordered from the Netherlands and they arrived in two days!
The Jan/Feb Somerset Studio arrived and like last year, Lynne and I collaborated on an article. The title of our workshop Crowning Glories is not meant to be literal or limiting, and we each presented different ways you could interpret the title. Lynne describes and illustrates how impressed she was at seeing pages on exhibit from The Persian Book of Kings. For my part of the article I took on a self-imposed challenge to incorporate faces, something I rarely do, and found inspiration from playing iPad Solitaire! Whether you're traveling to see something unique at a museum or gallery, or you're procrastinating on the couch while playing games, you can find new directions to influence your work.
I decided to leave my panels in black and white for the article, but I've been working additional pieces in color, which I will show you another time. This design style has become addicting and I can't stop making them. Here are the original four colorized in Photoshop.
And a reminder about our workshop, which is filling up! I think there is only one spot left in the first weekend before we start the waiting list, and a handful of spots left in the second weekend. If you are interested, email Lynne, lkperrella (at) aol (dot) com for the packet of details.