Love this promotional poster for an upcoming performance by Pezzettino. I also love the fact that the venue is the Shitty Barn. This group features front woman Margaret Stutt whose instrument is the accordion. Yeah.
New mustache items in the shop
New mustache note cards and square mustache seals are now available in the shop. Check 'em out for that dude in your life who rocks the facial fur.
Lanterns
I've been wanting to do an illustration for some time of multi-colored lanterns. These are my inspiration from the Wynn in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for the interpretation.
Paper dolls by Amy Earles
Now I like a paper doll that has her own paper doll—that's style. Amy Earles has some lovely reproductions of her hand-painted creations at her Etsy shop. I love the richness and delicacy she achieves using gouache.
DIY Wine Bottle Vases
Excellent tutorial over at DesignSponge on these charming wine bottle vases. Everything to make them can be found at a local hardware store. The geniuses behind them are husband and wife team Lindsay and Taylor of Purr Design.
Upcycled CD Jewelry
Jewelry line
I'm finally making jewelry again after how many years—22. Holy crap how did that happen!? Wow. Time doesn't just fly, it reaches warp speed apparently. Back in art school I didn't always have the funds for copper, silver or gold, so I had to get creative with more affordable materials. There was a great family owned lumber suppy where I could get scrap brass, plexiglass and formica for practically nothing and so my dabbling with upcycling truly began a loooonnnnggg time ago. Here's a recent pair of earrings and my new DIY display case. Screen + picture frame + hot glue = pretty. For the time being, items will be sold in local boutiques, but my goal is to have an Etsy shop running by November.