1 Vintage Hydrangea, 2 77/365...  3. Ivory ruffles, 4. a few of my favourite vintage things ... 5 Untitled, 6 painting feathers~ 7. ..., 8. photo trade :: into the light 9. Pure, 10. Vintage lace 11. Linen and Lace, 12. Untitled

It's All in the Numbers . . .

FRENCH Antique 1900 Enamel Street Sign by thepuddingstorevint.

I have a background in graphic design and I have always loved lettering and type. I found these wonderful vintage numbers on Etsy. 

Vintage small wooden letter O by westandplum.

Vintage metal clock face by bluebellbazaar.

Vintage metal hanging sign lucky number 5 by incognitoinmain.

Vintage brass number tags by pinksupply.

 

Numbered Tags/Disc by reginasstudio.

Antique Price Tags/Signs by ShaneLilyRain.

Large Orange Vintage Numbers By OctaviaBrown.

Vintage Acrylic Numbered and Letter Tiled Blocks by reginasstudio.

Thinking About Summer Art Fairs . . .

 

It's that time of year when the applications for summer art fairs are due.

 I thought I show photos of my booths from some art fairs I have done over the past few years.

I guess I would have to say I have a love/hate relationship for these events.

On the one hand I do LOVE meeting the people and talking about my art. I  enjoy visiting with other artist and vendors and seeing their art in person. Also, when the weather is nice, it's fun to be outside enjoying the day.

On the other hand it's a heck of a lot of work to load the car, set up and then  after the show repacking and once again load the car. In the past I have had artwork damaged due to the packing and unpacking. Then there is the cost. The fees can be quite expensive.

So once again I am debating on how many art fairs I will be participating in this summer. So far I have committed to one fair in June. (More info about that fair later.)

  I would love to hear if any of you participate in art fairs and what your experiences have been.

1960's

VW Camper Drawing by CB78

Check out these groovy items from some fantastic Etsy shops!

Vintage 1960's Cream Mod Mini Go Go Dress by Stuck on Vintage.

 Sitting pretty by KitschyHippo.

Jadite Sunkist Juicer/Reamer by jaditekate.

 It's for youuuuooh by The Jane Studio.

FUNKY FLORAL Peace Sign vinyl art wall decal by wallartdesigns.

Pink AUDREY HEPBURN 1960's Chic Pop Art by DocMartinStudio.

Vintage 1960's Kodak 100 Instamatic Camera by JunkYardFinds.

Vintage NOD Flower Brooch Daisy 1960 Pin by texjamma.

Chocolate and Vanilla Button Shoes size 8 by Thrush.

The FRENCH Lesson

I've added a couple of new mixed media encaustic paintings to my shop this week. 

 These paintings incorporate clear encaustic beeswax and pages from a vintage French/English dictionary.

 When the hot melted beeswax is painted on the vintage dictionary page, it makes the paper rather translucent allowing the text from the other side to show through.

  I really like this effect and I think it gives the painting a wonderful look.

The last few days have been absolutely gorgeous here in the Pacific Northwest. On our little island, so many beautiful trees are in full bloom.

 I was out running errands yesterday and I had to stop and take some pictures so that I could share these fantastic blossoming trees with all of you.

You're A DOLL . . .

Frida Kahlo wooden peg doll by Mooshoopork.

Today I am featuring wonderful art dolls from some fantastic artist on Etsy. Enjoy!

 Amber Twigs by A. Nichelle Designs.

 Shirley the Nurse Doll by SleepingForest.

 Pillowy Plush Art Doll  Matryoshka by Pipodoll.

 The Huntress III by Lisa Corbett.

Your Couple Dolls by Holli

 Joy the Shy One Art Doll by Lindsay Art.

Tree HUGGER

  One of my loves . . . trees. Here are some fantastic shops from Etsy with an abundance of trees.

Roots by Dirksen Dabbles.

Little Owl in a Tree Pillow by Petette.

 la foret 4 by aliette.

 Birch Tree Snap Wallet by The  Spotted Barn.

 Reversible Leafy Copper Trees of Life by Beth Millner.

 Felted egg with Spring trees by astashtoys.

Engraved Glass Votive Candle Holders by Day Dreem Designs.