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More earrings have been added in the last couple of days...
This past Friday I went to a bead show in the city, can you tell? :) It was my first time attending one of these and overwhelming is actually an understatement. How I still managed to walk out of there with money in my pocket shows that I do have some will power.
Also, can someone write me a bio...on me? I hate writing about myself. I never know what to say without sounding straight up boring and lame.
Once again I decided to retake some photos of some items in my shop. I have two sushi necklaces that I am just crazy about and I've received good feedback from them, but the images were...I don't know....
BOOORRRRIIIIIIINNNNNNG!!
It wasn't fair, how could I do this to them? I previously talked about the use of natural light for shooting your items, but how about adding props?
Nothing too crazy, just something to give it a little more personality, a reflection of who you are and how your mind works. Don't be afraid to take a step outside of the box.
Alas, we end this kooky, Lowbrow FEF month with KillTaupe. Jason comes from "the land of strip malls and mcmansions, better known as Metro Detroit". Etsy kind of beat me to it by making him the featured seller March 7, 2008 but whatever, I've had this entry saved since the end of February, no lie.
I love dysfunctional craziness presented in bright, colorful ways. KillTaupe offers originals at VERY affordable prices along with prints, magnets, and stickers. All featuring manic rabbits, zombies, cracked-out cupcakes, and more!
Please save this man from going completely mad and pay him a visit. He might accept payments in Red Bulls.
I have admired Amber's eye for design for a while now. I hope she doesn't think I'm a stalker. I remember seeing photos of her craft room and I started day dreaming that that was MY craft room. But I digress, naturally I reached out to her to share what kind of artwork this talent shows off in her home.
The vintage print is from a thrift store but the other two are by Renee Garner of Wolfie & the Sneak. You can view her stuff here.
Speaking of stalking.....
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Here's a treat! How about a two-fer Show Walls exhibit for today. First we will start with...
RuralAbandon is Kelly's Etsy shop where she sells gorgeous, excellently crafted jewelry. So what does Kelly have for us (it's a fascinating story)?
First is a shot of one wall in my studio. The large picture is oil on paper done by Armenian artist Ashot Avagyan. I purchased 4 paintings from his studio in Sissian, Armenia. His paintings have rich textures and color and symbols found in ancient petraglyphs in the mountains near his home. The second picture in the shot is a painting done by a 6 year old child from Aparan, Armenia. This painting was part of a collection that toured the United States in the 80's during a Soviet and American Youth Art exchange.
In the late 90's I worked for an organization that organized the exchange and we were able to decorate our offices with art from the collection. Sadly CONNECT/US-RUSSIA (the organization) closed its doors this past year and I went back to the formal farewell party and the Director let me take some of the art home with me. This was one of the pictures I had in my office when I worked there. I have a few others displayed in my house as well...I just love them!
The second photo was purchased at the Art Market in Yerevan, Armenia. The artist is A. Vahramian and it was painted in 2003. His work is whimsical with textural details. I lived in Armenia for almost 4 years and was in heaven due to the sheer number of great artists selling affordable art.
Learn more about Kelly at her blog Indie Insider.
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Melisa runs Jane Of All Trades where she sells really tasty goodies as well as retro, kitchy accessories. I've been LiveJournal friends with her for a looooooooooong time and whose photography I enjoy looking at.
It's not much, because it's a narrow wall, but I chose it because it is one artist for both pieces. Both models are covered in milk and this wall is in my kitchen. The artist name is Elisa Lazo de Valdez and her work can be found here: visioluxus.com
I really love her work and have about 5 pieces hung in my house and have to frame one or two more, still.
The FEF this week is another Low Brow artist that depicts their art on canvas and on clothing, Rapscallion Design based out of "Medicine Hat" Alberta, Canada - gotta love that name!
I swiped this from their MySpace profile...
Sure robots are fast and dont talk back, but wouldn't it help you sleep at night to know that your clothes were printed by hand, the hand of the person that actually designed them? Well have we got a deal for you. Our clothing is printed by hand, the hand of the person that actually designed them! Looks like you'll be able to kick that sleeping pill dependency once and for all.
Coming soon to the Etsy shop will be jewelry and more one of a kind items.
1. redandjonny, 2. Or perhaps tea?, 3. Blue and Red - @ Shibuyan Groma, 4. Doggy Cliché, 5. Tainted Love (finished), 6. 129/365, Heart in my Mouth, 7. Miracles come in small sizes, 8. coffee break , 9. to the hop, 10. yeahhh!, 11. Lick me!, 12. Ume in Sugamo, 13. cheap thrill $$$$$, 14. blues and reds, 15. redandjonny, 16. new_shoes, 17. Untitled, 18. 4th dimension, 19. living dolls, 20. Hug-A-Cupcake, 21. Mini Steamed Cakes - 碗糕粿, 22. A Meeting of the Minds, 23. Uncle Fezter and the Fez Girls, 24. mmmmmmm donut, 25. ★ Stripeeeeeeee zebra ~ Created with fd's Flickr Toys.
I purchased this plant about a week ago and unfortunately, there wasn't a little tag in the pot to tell me the name of the plant or the care. I asked the woman at the nursery about how to care for it but silly me didn't care to ask for the name.
Can anyone enlighten me? I thought I only needed to water once a week but I'm noticing some of the tips are turning yellow which means I'm watering too much or too little. Why are plants so difficult?!?!???!
UPDATE
There is an ongoing art theme for today. How exciting to have my fairy Blog Mother take part. Here is Vanessa from A Fanciful Twist.
The wall with the four plates holds a small portion of my John Derian Collection. LOVE HIM!
The wall With The Black Apple treasures holds the following.
From left, top to bottom. Left column: Top, Emily Martin Original. Bottom, "Be Warned" Vintage Mixed Media art box, created by an artist who made these in the sixties, as part of some huge art movement. I am told they were known to be combustible. Now, I hope mine never explodes, eek. I need to ask the art dealer downtown, who sold it to me more questions about it as I have forgotten. Either way I looove it!
2nd to Left Column: Top, Emily Martin Original ink drawing. Middle, Emily Martin Original painting. Bottom, Xenia Schmidt original.
3rd to left column: Xenia Schmidt Original 4th to left: Top, Sculptural heart with a hey hole and a vintage key. I have had it for 20 years. Don't know who made it. Bottom, Emily Martin Original. Last column: Xenia Schmidt Original. Pink Felt key by Somethingshidinghere.etsy.com ( I had lots of mustaches by them, but I gifted them all, darn :)
Once again, if you would like to participate and show me what you got, please drop me a line at pulpsushi@gmail.com
Or the whole wide world of Etsy. A Thing Of Beauty has compiled a list of 100 great artists @ Etsy you might want to visit…. All of my favorites are listed and I may have discovered some new ones.
I know I'm terrible! Why did I tell you about this??? You're trying to save money! You just paid your bills for the month, you promised you wouldn't spend anymore, you have mouth's to feed but oooooh that Moto Moto print would look SO awesome in your bedroom!!!!
Here are the latest things you will find at my Etsy shop.
Along with animal necklaces and beaded necklaces, I'm also going to produce 'Bouquet' necklaces. Here are the first two...
I know what you're thinking, you're thinking "Marilyn? What's with all the necklaces? Makes some earrings or something!".
First of all, don't tell me what to do...j/k. Actually, I am thinking about taking a jewelry making class over at Make Workshop. I have known about this place for a while and have been meaning to check it out but, you know, nothing in life is free. So I'm just waiting for the right opportunity. They offer an earring making workshop which looks like fun so I think I am going to sign up.
Megan runs the website Fleeting Moments and a fellow Yogini. She recently moved into her new, beautiful home and I'm so excited about her sharing her art with us.
The large framed landscaped Photography is my dear friend Ralph Evans. He is an incredible photographer, and incredibly lazy at promotion. I've recently told him that I'm going to build his website so he can sell a few. I have several signed prints that I treasure, and put several places in my home. I love photography and have many other artists, some have made it to frames and others sit waiting.
Next is Family Photos. Not on the wall, but always in large groupings all over the house.
Finally is unknown painters. I have an itch when at a thrift store and see a painting done by someone no one knows. I buy them constantly and have several waiting for their perma home on the walls. I am really drawn to water themes.
Getting ready for St. Patty's Day? How does one get ready anyway besides drinking? I am not much of a drinker anymore. Those days are over for me but I do love me some cornbeef. It is usually this time of the year when I share a photo from my trip to Ireland a couple of years back...
Over the last ten years I have seen an explosion of cute spooky or weird toys that I wish were available when I was growing up (ie: Living Dead Dolls). It is even more special when you come across a talent like Morning Lori.
Artist, sculpter and dollmaker, this Cincinnati native is a doll herself. Her creations are from another world, a whimsical place where oddities are lovable creatures and fantasy is the norm. I think Guillermo Del Toro is missing a love child.
I imagine a room full of my work as an exhibit compiled of images and specimens collected by a team of adventurous scientists who discovered a portal to another realm. Who knows what they’ll bring back next or what discoveries lay ahead.
Love her!!! Love her blog too! The Morninglori Vine.
1. My first set for SUICIDE GIRLS, 2. lovebirds, 3. Scarlett turns 4 this year too., 4. Jackie in B&W, 5. Junko Mizuno - Qee, 6. Cute Shopping!, 7. Moments In Life (Add Your Own Message) Paper Wreath, 8. Come On REd...sing!!!!, 9. Cute sweets!, 10. Co-Pilot, 11. flickr YIP YIP's in the wild ..., 12. Picture 760, 13. CiT, 14. Gizmo in His Barbie Car II, 15. Allsorts, 16. Das room, 17. perfect water lily, 18. Andrea, 19. 060/365 red, 20. PINK_RIDERS PND!_mg, 21. toby-on-couch , 22. italy, 23. yeti crash (2), 24. {pink}, 25. So much is wrong with this... Created with fd's Flickr Toys.
Good morning! The flames of my obsession with other bloggers and DIY'ers continues to grow. We all have EXCELLENT taste in our choice of home-decor so I thought it would be pretty neat to showcase what others have going on in their home. I'm very excited with the response I have received so far as I have reached out to quite a few people. If you would like to participate, shoot me an email!
Up first....
Miss Cedar oversees two FANTASTIC blogs: Indulgences and Girl Wanders. She provides great tips on living life to the fullest and some pretty rad recipes too! Make sure you click images for a larger view. You don't want to miss a thing.
Living room. Star lamp from India. Circus girl painting by me. Flower by sister, Hallie. Large picture in the center by mom (www.nanpaints.com).
Thrifted mirror, and frame. Picture in the frame is a card I bought somewhere. Clock from Interstate 80.
Kitchen. Thrifted fan, Pedro my toucan from Mexico, and a wall tiki, Francisco, from who knows where.
Rosalinda (the mannequin) and some traditional Japanese ink on cloth drawing. Thrifted of course. Little French girl by yours truly.
YES!
Here are some more necklaces I just added. Click the image for details.
I reached out to a few folks regarding a new feature I would like to add here and so far the response has been pretty good. I hope to premiere it tomorrow so make sure you come back and pay a visit!
I'm on sale at Etsy! Check me out! 
I don't cost that much.
Ok, it's really the necklace that I am wearing. It's a long strand necklace with beads and buttons. It's my first crack at making a necklace like this and I'm very happy with the results. Hey, maybe you can wear them with these earrings, also new! Click images for more details.
Ok enough about me, what's going on with everyone else?
continues to be busy making some lovely wristlets.
Last month I had a theme where every FEF had a "Sweets" theme and I enjoyed it so much, I think I'm going to do a theme for every month. The theme doesn't have to necessarily relate to the month itself. It was only appropriate that February would be devoted to sweets since it conjures up the idea of Valentine's Day and candy, at least for me it does.
So the theme for March will be all things LOWBROW, now it's not for everyone but it is definitely an art form that I have loved for years. I am a huge fan of artist like Shag, Coop, and Mitch O'Connell so I figure why not a month for those also inspired by the art form?
The first feature of the month is a doozy!
BabyGimp brings a unique touch to traditional iconic imagery and brings them back with a new perspective. Frankenstein is one of my favorite classic monsters and I always love seeing new life brought back to him, no pun intended.
Original art, statues, toys, and wallets all brought you with a kitschy taste. So bring your sense of humor and check him out.
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