Thursday, July 31, 2008

New Stuff!!

I've been knitting and crocheting like a fiend, but haven't listed anything on Etsy in awhile... so today is the day! I'll be listing a silk asymmetrical wrap, a new fuzzy bikini top and a cute little cuff. Stay tuned!

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Finally...

It's been a while, but I've finally finished a new piece...

8x10, acrylic on canvas board.



Available via my Etsy shop... www.pinkkittydesigns.etsy.com

Monday, July 14, 2008

New in the Renegade Stitches Shop...


























Fuzzy Bikini Top! Something about this one makes me think of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert...
Available in my Renegade Stitches Shop. Another color coming soon!

Monday, July 7, 2008

On Self Portraits...

While hashing out some sketches for some new paintings last night, I got to thinking about self portraits. I remember, as a kid, thinking that all the famous artists in the world who painted all those self-portraits of themselves must have been incredible egomaniacs. Then, as I got older, I realized it has very little to do with ego, but is all about FREE MODEL! Yup. That's it. I know I certainly can't afford to pay a model to sit for me! Also... the "artist as model" is always available, and in addition to working for free, is willing to pose however you want, and doesn't give you any attitude. Although I don't draw or paint "self portraits" as such, I definitely use myself as a model to get proportions and such right.

I was also contemplating how, in some ways, there is an element of "self portrait" in any work an artist creates. For me (and people who know me well have pointed this out) my current state of mind and what's happening in my life tends to find it's way onto the canvas. There is an element of vulnerability and self-exposure to art... sometimes it's right on the surface, and sometimes you have to look for it, but it's always there, someplace. It's one of the many things that intrigues me about art.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Feeling inspired...

So... for a few months I've been somewhat uninspired creatively speaking. Sometimes real life just gets in the way of the creative process, you know? But recently I'm beginning to get ideas again! I've got a few ideas in my head for some painting/mixed media projects... just need to sketch them out and get them onto canvas! Also... cleaning out my yarn baskets has inspired some ideas for some nice fiber projects, as well! I found several skeins of "fun fur" yarn that I'd purchased ages ago and then never used, and those fuzzy scarves, well, I'm kind of bored with that whole concept. But I've got a clever idea in the works! Stay tuned!

:)