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.

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!

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YARN!!!

Oh my goodness... I cleaned out my yarn baskets yesterday (Um, yeah... Baskets, plural... ) and I found several unfinished projects, as well as some pretty yarns I purchased and then almost forgot about! So my goal for the week is to finish those projects, and FINALLY get some new things listed in my Renegade Stitches shop! Stay tuned... :)

I made a new thing...

A halter top... crocheted from black cotton:

More Spring Cleaning!

I'm STILL cleaning out my studio! Here are the current sales happening in my shops!

In my Pink Kitty Designs shop:
SUPPLIES! ... I'm destashing some of my craft stuff.... come get some bargains!
JOURNALS AND ALBUMS... prices reduced!
STUFF FOR YOUR HOME... picture frames, coasters, etc... all reduced!
Plus... I'm having a special for blog readers only... All collages, paintings and prints are FREE SHIPPING... just put "blog" in the message to seller and wait for an adjusted invoice before paying.

In my Renegade Stitches shop:
check out my "oh what a bargain" section for some hot deals!
Also... check out my cute spring items! Fresh accessories and bags made of cotton, bamboo, etc... perfect for the warmer months!

Hey fellow crafty-folks!!

As mentioned in the previous post, I'm doing some spring cleaning at the moment! A result of all this cleaning out is that I have a bunch of supplies currently listed in my shop, with more being added as I continue to destash! Take a peek in the "SUPPLIES" section of my Kitty shop:
http://www.pinkkittydesigns.etsy.com

Other sales happening right now:
Everything in my "Stuff for your Home" section is reduced!

And for blog-readers only... FREE SHIPPING on all paintings, collages, prints and ACEOs! Just put "Kitty Blog" in the message to seller, and wait for an adjusted invoice before paying...
http://www.pinkkittydesigns.etsy.com

:)

Spring Cleaning!

Keep your eye on my Pink Kitty Designs and Renegade Stitches Etsy shops! I'm going to be doing some "Spring Cleaning" over the next few weeks, so this is your official "heads up" that there will be Clearance Sales happening! Stay tuned... :)