27 posts tagged “sketches”
I'm thinking that a plywood cutout [aka: Yard art] would be a great way to help deter the nasty little snipes from invading cranky's space.
So imagine, if you will, the hand being cut from plywood. The face as well.
A chain dangles from the fingers and tethers the head as shown in the illustration,
Not too creepy. Very urban. And bound to keep the kiddies off of your property for a good 5-10 years
Look at my stuff. You know how I paint eyes. They're very intense.
Anyway...
The entire thing is painted and sealed in acrylic.
I have quite a few of these around and they are virtually indestructable.
It stands by being staked and is given additional support by a metal rod that runs up the back of the piece.
Say hello to Grimalkin:
Grimalkin was created as a kid-friendly piece and graces a garden in a mostly rural area just outside of Doylestown, PA. He is approximatedly 6' high and about 3' wide. The bell rings and his streamers twist and twirl in the breeze.
Thanks to Yod, I recently discovered that Shirt.Woot has a weekly design contest. It's called a Derby and designers are asked to upload their ideas on specific themes.
This week's challenging theme is Summer Into Fall.
"Some people look forward to the crisp chill of autumn as an invigorating relief from the punishing heat of summer. Others feel their spirit wither a little more with each dying leaf. Give us a t-shirt that celebrates the seasonal change, or consoles those who are bummed out by the impending arrival of fall. Take the bitter with the sweet and mix it up into an autumn-enhancing t-shirt, one that goes well with hard cider and black bread and chilly afternoons sitting behind the end zone."
Anyway -- These are my ideas for colorways.
I'm rather liking the Asphalt Gray.
What do you think of the design and colors? I'm thinking it's rather original and the style hasn't been tried there. That being said, I'm gonna give it a go.
Here are the mockups of my designs.
Submissions don't open until noon [not sure if that's Eastern or Central time] so I don't have all of the info and resources that might be available. If anyone else wants to play, kumbaya... https://shirt.woot.com/Member/ContestUpload.aspx
It also seems like you can upload as many designs as you wish. That's interesting. The prize is $200.00 per accepted design with a royalty of $2.00/shirt paid on each sale after the first day.
If you do decide to get on on this, you really have to let me know.
It would be kind of fun to have our own little Voxy Group there.
Vote for me - Please...
http://shirt.woot.com/Derby/
I'm in the process of prepping for 2 upcoming art shows. So, if I'm scarce you know why.
The first is an Art Show Benefit, hosted by the Banana Factory in my hometown of Bethlehem, PA. This show is not juried. It is open to all artists working in any medium with proceeds benefitting The Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (CADA), Allentown, PA. Deadline for artists applications and contracts is October 22nd, 2007. Please call 610-433-4177 for additional information or to obtain an application. Please know that participating artists are responsible to provide their own displays and it is my understanding that no work will be hung. So, if your working on canvas you will want to have an easel. Fortunately Dick Blick is having a great sale and I was able to pick up a very nice beechwood easel for this show. It was normally priced at $141.95. I got it for $67.00 - New. In the box. This made me happy because I am a very messy painter and all of my easels have a significant amount of paint on them. Too: It's very nice looking - professional - and fully adjustable. Sadly, I can't find it on the website but I will take photos of the work in progress - on the easel no less.
I was initially unsure as to whether I would show in this venue. But I get so little press in my own area and I thought it would be good to "Reach out" and get involved. Thus I have decided to execute "Verdant Thought" in acrylic on canvas. She will be 36" x 36" square.
I chose Verdant Thought because she is very appropriate for the venue and a good represenation of my graphic style of painting. The area, in general, has been plagued by loss of industry and this work deals with the idea of urban renewal. Too: The cityscape behind the figure is a rough representation of the skyline, created by the former Bethlehem Steel headquarters. It is an instantly recognizable landmark in the area and it has recently become a hotbed of discusssion because of the casino rights that have been granted by the state. Really - It's quite involved. But I think it is a timely piece that will make a strong statement. The exact interpretation, positive or negative, will be in the mind of the viewer.
Of course, her thought balloon, such as it is, will house some transferred text. I'm thinking some editorial print from the local paper or something from the classifieds. We'll see.
The second show is completely digital and is part of The Brain Project. This year's theme is "attraction" and the show is juried. 30 artists from all over the world will be selected for display. Rather than try to wrap my head around the idea on relatively short notice and when I have so much else in the works, I have submitted "Andrea Midwinter: Paraquiescent".
Andrea Midwinter: Paraquiescent is a technically complex work, designed wholly with the aid of Adobe Illustrator from a concept that I developed in an original pastel painting. The central character, is of divided mind regarding her current attraction, to which she subjugates something of herself, "almost - but not quite - in acquiescence", as defined by the nearly legible text of the incorporated poem.
The poem itself is also my original work and reads, “i , like a moth baby , cocoon in the curve of your fist and drink light from the sweat of your palm. what's left remains for the mirror, for the time when the sun lies sheeted and libra luna sleeps herself into slow, new mooning death. beyond mourning. beyond weight. until dawn comes unquiet, almost - but not quite - in acquiescence”.
I've always been fond of this piece and others have made note of how intriguingly powerful she is. Others say that she is beautiful and she always gets a lot of attention when ever I take her around. Whatever, she's already been submitted so now all I can do is wait for the news.
On more of the usual fronts...
Zazzle's Talk Like a Pirate contest is now closed. There's a note on the website that states that winners will be chosen after Monday. That's obviously very open so all we can do is wait. Oy. Vey.
You look absolutely stunning and I am sooooo looking forward to additional views.
This comfy, convertible roll top skirt was designed especially for Elizabeth.The a-line design is the perfect compliment for her curvalicious figure. It features a hidden drawstring under the roll top which will help to secure the skirt without need for a cinch belt.
The overall length of the skirt is 18.5". Unrolled, the waist band measures a full 18" which will also allow her to wear it as a dress. Of course, belting the dress at the low waist will cover the drawsting and add a very fun and funky element to the overall design.
We had discussed the possibility of the dress of the woman being dark red but I tried it out in Photoshop first and felt that design was too monochromatic. Too: The green in the photos appears much brighter than the actual green on the skirt. In real life it looks absolutely beautiful.
The painting was finished late last night and I'm happy to report that she passed her wash test with flying colors this morning. She is now on her way to Columbus, Ohio via USPS Priority Mail I'm thinking she should land by Tuesday at latest.
Prodigal Matriculation
This comfy, convertible roll top skirt is being designed especially for Elizabeth. She has chosen the paneled a-line style to best compliment her curvalicious figure. This design features a hidden drawstring under the roll top which will help to secure the skirt without need for a cinch belt. The overall length of the skirt is 18.5". Unrolled, the waist band measures a full 18" which will also allow her to wear it as a dress. Of course, belting the dress at the low waist will cover the drawsting and add a very fun and funky element to the overall design.
I'm going to be working on the artwork today and, as things stand right now, feel that I will easily make tomorrow morning's deadline for shipping.
Painting in Progress
Prodigal Matriculation was Elizabeth's choice of artwork. The painting is now in progress. Actually - I'd like to make her dress dark red. It would actually create a more cohesive design. What do you think, Ms. Elizabeth?
This comfy, roll top skirt is being designed especially for Elizabeth. She has chosen the paneled a-line style to best compliment her curvalicious figure. After much ado with distressing a coffee-colored tee and finding the greige goods to be of the most inferior quality, I've chosen to use a solid tee, very close to the color in the sketch. However, I was fortunate enough to also find a greenish-putty colored tee that works equally well with Elizabth's dark red accent color and the artwork.
Note to Elizabeth:
I actually like both the cafe au lait color and the putty equally with the red. And, the putty color is very close to the shades used in the original art. So I'm wondering if you have a preference. Once this is decided the cutting and sewing will commence.
This comfy roll top skirt [w/fanny wrap] was sewn to spec for Denise from California. It began as 2 vintage tees and was hand-painted as shown. Photos courtesy of A. Neighbor.
When Denise messaged me that her skirt had arrived I was very excited --- almost to the point of being pesty. Because this was my first curv-a-licious design I was a bit nervous about the fit and whether the design would work in practice as it did in the sketch. Denise assured me that it did, in fact, fit her as intended, and was flattering to her curves. I think that is the most wonderful compliment that any designer could hope for -- that the design is not only artfully beautiful but that it fits the body and compliments the figure.
Thanks so much for that, my friend. And for the photos.
You look fabulous, dah-link, and absolutely curv-a-licious
This comfy, roll top skirt is being designed especially for Elizabeth Both sketches feature an a-line design, which is quite flattering to the curvalicious figure. Sketch 1, however, immediately draws the eye to the length despite the roll top design and effectively detracts from the mid-section. Sketch 2 acheives some of this effect but not quite as neatly.
This comfy roll top skirt, designed especially for Jaie, features a fully adjustable length from 21-29". The drawstring will insure a secure fit even as the skirt naturally stretches. While both designs add visual length to balance the torso, sketch 2, as an a-line design, will also have a more slimming effect to the hip line regardless of whether the skirt is rolled or not.
Note to Jaie:
We need to discuss your art and color choices. I will also be happy to help with suggestions for your wardrobe as well as shoes. Please message me or give me a call. Thanks, in advance, Chica!
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