What Big eyes you Have ?
I wanted to share what has been inspiring me in my latest paintings and sketch book rambles.
The wonderful and Kitsch Art from the 60's and 70's
It's cute but has a creepy edge to it i feel.
The dear sweet joy of Strawberry Shortcake
you can't fail to be inspired by her.
She makes me smile !
And Gyaru
The Japanese style of Gyaru is a huge uproar of girly-glam style, breaking all the rules of "what's pretty" and dwelling in a party of man-made beauty.
I am constantly inspired by all thats around me but have found the theme of dolls and big eyes have taken me down some interesting paths.
This is the beginnings of a mix media piece i started
Using a whole range of supplies, such as Gesso, Neon Pink paint, Gel matte, Alcohol inks
pencils, spray paint and stencils
and here is where i ended up !
I have lots more paintings to share but for now i will keep them under wraps for the re opening of my Etsy shop*. This new direction is making me feel so excited ( once i get past the negative super critical thinking)
I can't wait to get all my ideas out, get covered in paint and just let go on the canvas ! and i do hope you are all enjoying this new direction.
What has been inspiring you lately ?
Have you tried any new art/craft products ?
Hoping that you have sunshine in your part of the world !
Be Great to hear from you
Heidi. M xxx
6 comments:
I love all the bright colours you are using lately, I can't wait to see you re-open your etsy shop, I wish you a heap of luck with it......You deserve it x
Thanks You Micki x , i hope the new paintings will be a success, fingers crossed :)
Loving all the bright colors:O) And Love strawberry shortcake:O)Im sure you will do awesome with all the new art and we are having thunderstorms here but we are enjoying it because the temps are going back up to the 100 now:( That is Texas weather for you have a great day:O)
I am really loving this. The background add another element. Its so fresh and modern.
I just got sent a sample of the some gorgeous Oakshott fabric and I can't wait to get stitching with it.
xxxx
Heidi, you have been inspiring me lately! :) I'm loving the new direction and I can't wait to see your shop open. I have been motivated by you popping up on facebook saying 'I'm painting today'. So today, my paper arrived, so I got out some acrylics and painted four ACEOs. I haven't painted in forever and I've never painted an ACEO - didn't quite realise how small they were -eek, I wanted to start small to gain confidence, but that was just awkward :) Anyway, I've made a start, I've got some way to go, but I made a start and I didn't cry or throw my paintbrushes, so yeay! Thank you! :)
I absolutely adore your new style and the bright colours!! As for your inspiration: those 60's and 70's illustrations were so cool! And I love all quirky Japanese stuff! It happens I have a lot of that lying around, I'll send you some 'inspiration pics' later this week! Can't wait to see your shop open again! :D
Mmm, I've been inspired mostly by fairytales and forests lately, and by dreaming of the new camera I want so much, lol! xxx
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