It's nice to see the sun…I made my way outside to spray paint. Made a quick page yesterday. Test driving some new stencils, and grabbing some debris from my table.
Michelle Ward/GreenPepperPress Blog
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It's nice to see the sun…I made my way outside to spray paint. Made a quick page yesterday. Test driving some new stencils, and grabbing some debris from my table.
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While in MN….walking the path to the North Point I was searching for new summer shapes. Found alot of cool thistles. Had to wrap in numerous leaves to break loose as the prickles were dangerous. My favorite part of the experience? My niece was with me and while curious about what I was doing, didn't give me the *you're a crazy artist* look I'm used to getting.
Stencils and masks made from tyvek or acetate. Will carve stamps next. Are you claiming some new shapes of your own?
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While in MN….walking the path to the North Point I was searching for new summer shapes. Found alot of cool thistles. Had to wrap in numerous leaves to break loose as the prickles were dangerous. My favorite part of the experience? My niece was with me and while curious about what I was doing, didn't give me the *you're a crazy artist* look I'm used to getting.
Stencils and masks made from tyvek or acetate. Will carve stamps next. Are you claiming some new shapes of your own?
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I've been working on some more summer shapes and will show you those later this week. I dug up some older ones, from 2009. I hope it inspires you to look around at the interesting profiles and silhouettes that come with the season.
Speaking of silhouettes – I read in the exhibition catalogue from the recent Alexander McQueen show that he preferred designing a garment from the side view.
"I design from the side, that way i get the worst angle of the body.
You've got all the lumps and bumps, the s-bend of the back, the bum.
That way I get a cut and proportion and silhouette that works all the
way round the body." Lee Alexander McQueenIsn't that interesting? Gives a much different perspective to look at a figure from the side. We tend to notice fronts and backs – but side view is genius. It was an amazing show – well worth the five hour wait in the broiling sun. You may have heard about the outrageous lines to enter the museum….Fallon and I were two of the thousands baking in the heat to see the exhibit on the very last day.
I loved this one – on display, and with a video to illustrate the painting process. See that HERE. (Photos borrowed from Met site.)
We are continuing studying color and names with the current crusade. It's been a fun investigation to review this aspect of our creative process. Come see what we have been doing HERE.
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I've been working on some more summer shapes and will show you those later this week. I dug up some older ones, from 2009. I hope it inspires you to look around at the interesting profiles and silhouettes that come with the season.
Speaking of silhouettes – I read in the exhibition catalogue from the recent Alexander McQueen show that he preferred designing a garment from the side view.
"I design from the side, that way i get the worst angle of the body.
You've got all the lumps and bumps, the s-bend of the back, the bum.
That way I get a cut and proportion and silhouette that works all the
way round the body." Lee Alexander McQueenIsn't that interesting? Gives a much different perspective to look at a figure from the side. We tend to notice fronts and backs – but side view is genius. It was an amazing show – well worth the five hour wait in the broiling sun. You may have heard about the outrageous lines to enter the museum….Fallon and I were two of the thousands baking in the heat to see the exhibit on the very last day.
I loved this one – on display, and with a video to illustrate the painting process. See that HERE. (Photos borrowed from Met site.)
We are continuing studying color and names with the current crusade. It's been a fun investigation to review this aspect of our creative process. Come see what we have been doing HERE.
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I love the change of seasons and how each one influences my perspective on art-making. Lighter and brighter colors emerge in summer….and I can spray paint outside which makes me want new stencils. I look around the yard and find new shapes to replicate with tyvek to use in my work. Stencils, masks, and stamps – quick, cheap, and easy new tools to play with.
I am currently away from home (typepad lets you pre-schedule posts!). I am in northern Minnesota for a Kelly family reunion – our first gathering that isn't a wedding or funeral. Thanks to the organizer, my brother John, we are having an early celebration of my Grandmother's 98th birthday.
I have my camera – I am certain I will be finding additional new shapes as inspiration in the deep woods. See you next week!
EDIT: I've gathered all my favorite hand-cut flora and fauna stencils and put together a collection of mylar stencils, available at GreenPepperPress.com
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I love the change of seasons and how each one influences my perspective on art-making. Lighter and brighter colors emerge in summer….and I can spray paint outside which makes me want new stencils. I look around the yard and find new shapes to replicate with tyvek to use in my work. Stencils, masks, and stamps – quick, cheap, and easy new tools to play with.
I am currently away from home (typepad lets you pre-schedule posts!). I am in northern Minnesota for a Kelly family reunion – our first gathering that isn't a wedding or funeral. Thanks to the organizer, my brother John, we are having an early celebration of my Grandmother's 98th birthday.
I have my camera – I am certain I will be finding additional new shapes as inspiration in the deep woods. See you next week!
EDIT: I've gathered all my favorite hand-cut flora and fauna stencils and put together a collection of mylar stencils, available at GreenPepperPress.com
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I couldn't pass up the opportunity to make a journal spread about this….and of course I have to blog about it too. I was so thrilled with the Artist Portfolio in Art Journaling. I was curious about what pages they would choose to present from the handful of journals I sent them that spanned several years. Those of you who know me well can imagine I squeeeeed when I saw all the evidence that I'm a fan-girl turn up in the publication. They certainly captured the real me, don't you think? But I'm wondering….is it possible that Stampington & Co. is under the spell of the heartagram?
For the uninformed, the Heartagram is the logo for my favorite band, HIM. We have been fans for years, have seen (and met them) numerous times, and serve on their street team.
So what makes me think Stampington is under the spell? The proof is in their magazines. It started with Jenny, who deliberately printed these *winks* between friends. I write about it in this blog post about Altered Couture (April 2007), and this one about Somerset Studio (August 2007).
But then the heartagram shows up again in Art Journaling. This time Jenny wasn't responsible. It was a committee, headed by Kellene Giloff, owner of Stampington, who determined the visual content. I recently asked Amber Demien, editor of the magazine, to share some insider information….did they realize what they were doing? Was it serendipity that these images appear in print, was it another wink, or had they fallen under the spell? Amber is an enlightened girl, and knows the heartagram, so she imparted the knowledge to Kellene, who freely selected the pages you see. It's obvious the emblem has either cast its magic….or maybe they simply believe. *grin*
Be careful when you look into the eye of that partial portrait stencil…..you are getting sleepy….very very sleepy…..sleepy….
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I couldn't pass up the opportunity to make a journal spread about this….and of course I have to blog about it too. I was so thrilled with the Artist Portfolio in Art Journaling. I was curious about what pages they would choose to present from the handful of journals I sent them that spanned several years. Those of you who know me well can imagine I squeeeeed when I saw all the evidence that I'm a fan-girl turn up in the publication. They certainly captured the real me, don't you think? But I'm wondering….is it possible that Stampington & Co. is under the spell of the heartagram?
For the uninformed, the Heartagram is the logo for my favorite band, HIM. We have been fans for years, have seen (and met them) numerous times, and serve on their street team.
So what makes me think Stampington is under the spell? The proof is in their magazines. It started with Jenny, who deliberately printed these *winks* between friends. I write about it in this blog post about Altered Couture (April 2007), and this one about Somerset Studio (August 2007).
But then the heartagram shows up again in Art Journaling. This time Jenny wasn't responsible. It was a committee, headed by Kellene Giloff, owner of Stampington, who determined the visual content. I recently asked Amber Demien, editor of the magazine, to share some insider information….did they realize what they were doing? Was it serendipity that these images appear in print, was it another wink, or had they fallen under the spell? Amber is an enlightened girl, and knows the heartagram, so she imparted the knowledge to Kellene, who freely selected the pages you see. It's obvious the emblem has either cast its magic….or maybe they simply believe. *grin*
Be careful when you look into the eye of that partial portrait stencil…..you are getting sleepy….very very sleepy…..sleepy….