There are folks out there who put a lot of thought into the gifts they give. It is the thought that counts, right?!? I would like to think that my sister is the best gift giver in the world...
Out of the blue, almost a year after addressing invitations for a couple's wedding, the husband found my information (I had only been in contact with the bride throughout the process) and asked if I would help him with a special gift for their first anniversary. He had written a letter to his bride that he read to her during their wedding festivities and asked if I could replicate it to be matted and framed. What an amazing, thoughtful gift- especially due to the fact that the traditional gift for the first anniversary is paper (major bonus points!!!). I, of course, said I'd be honored and asked him to send me the letter. He sent it to me and it was so sweet and personal recounting how they met, how they grew close as a couple and eventually took them to the walk down the aisle- and it was over 500 words! That does not seem like a lot until you are trying to create something that is a practical size to the matted and framed that doesn't take up a whole wall.
I must admit, after careful measuring, etc, the final result turned out well and the groom was beyond happy. I'm sure his bride was blown away at the sweet gesture! Just goes to show you that sometimes, it's the personal touches that make all the difference.
While, it's hard to really see the detail, you can get the idea...
Sharing the love of color, art and creativity with young artists........ Original Designs
Monday, December 29, 2014
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Font matters
I've spent the past few weeks researching new fonts and am determined to expand my portfolio by introducing new font styles that can be used for a variety of projects. I recently designed a birthday invitation and addressed the envelopes in a "typeset" font that mirrored the font I used on the invite. This is one of several that I can use to create the perfect look you are going for! I can also mimic any style you may find and want to use...
TYPESET FONT:
TYPESET FONT:
MORE TO COME!
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Beating the winter blues with a dose of creativity
A new season and lots of new art! The mini artists in my winter session have been learning about new artists and techniques and have created some fun masterpieces lately...
Keith Haring study:
After looking at several examples of Haring's work, the lesson was to draw a figure in motion using basic shapes, draw organic shapes around it and paint using primary colors
Keith Haring study:
After looking at several examples of Haring's work, the lesson was to draw a figure in motion using basic shapes, draw organic shapes around it and paint using primary colors
my example:
some from the class:
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Fauvism and Matisse study:
We looked at "The Open Window" by Matisse painted during the Fauvism movement (use of strong color) and created our own views...
Matisse's"The Open Window"
my example:
some from the class:
Winter self portraits and winter trees:
winter self portraits
snowy birch trees
More to come!
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