The new art piece I have been working on is mostly complete, I just need to sew on the binding. I’ve been working on her for so long! I created her from an idea sketch using layers and layers of painted canvas, in some places stitched through, gels and colored gessos, vintage lace and tidbits …
Monthly Archives: July 2006
Studio sale!
I’m offering “Shimmer Feather” bag for 50% off website price. I love her…I’ve moved my studio and I’m cleanin’ out. Beautiful craftwomanship, one-of-a kind-design, hand painted face, bag pattern exclusive of Sarah Blank Studios. I’m a stickler for detail, and you’ll definitely see it reflected in this bag!!! AND its just SOOOO soft!! Shes here: …
forgotten rose garden…art…
I found this mysterious park nearby… The Turn-of-the-Century grounds of a rose garden estate, now in ruins. I’m sitting on the stairs of one of the many victorian greenhouse foundations, covered in moss and ivy. A little toadstool. Whats left of the rose greenhouses. I love the red graffiti marks, it feels like a ghost …
These were sent off today…
Special styles not available on my website… all the way to Oregon for… http://www.faerieworlds.com/ Look for them at the booth of the wonderfully talented Pixie form Pixie Vision Productions http://pixievisionproductions.com/ Pixie, can I just say….you ROCK!!!
tidbits from my studio
Earthy browns, cool blues and bamboo greens. I am embracing my inner taurean:) Made a patchwork photo collage of my colors and textures… Inspiration objects that clutter my studio from top left- paper parasol thrifted creamer being used as stylus holder vintage fabric- this one I LOVE!! antique lace and trims yoga mat sage in …
rainy day, indoor picnic
Still playing around with organization in my studio. Its been such a joy for me to sort and organize, make labels and inventory my supplies. Today I set up my inspiration table with tidbits of sea shells and incense. My new easel will be placed right in front of it. And then I decided to …
I’ve been eyeing this for awhile…
The perfect easel for my work. Its made of sturdy oak and it can go flat- perfect for gessoing and watercolor work. And yesterday we bought it!! I can’t wait ’til it arrives. http://www.jerrysartarama.com/art-supply/catalogs/0046743000000
I loooove thrift shopping.
Yesssss, I went thrift shopping and yard “sailing” once again and this time I got LOTS of pretty printed skirts and a peacock printed shirt (along with other finds, pictured here). I simply treasure all kinds of printed fiber-y things, whether it be clothing or yardage or antique odds and ends. Yesterday at a sale …