http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp A creative blog by Stacy Kathryn Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:47:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2010/01/06/winter-settles-in/ http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2010/01/06/winter-settles-in/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:28:14 +0000 stacy kathryn http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/?p=1434 Today a little inspiration with an awesome animated video for Winter Song by Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson. I am not sure who did the animation but it rocks. Share on Facebook]]> http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2010/01/06/winter-settles-in/feed/ 0 http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/12/01/the-right-palette/ http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/12/01/the-right-palette/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:42:29 +0000 stacy kathryn http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/?p=1421 I found this photo and it makes me want to paint something with these colors. Though they are not the brightest colors, some palettes need to be subdued. This time of year the colors I am drawn to most are natural ones. dark browns, yellow ochre, deep greens, and burnt reds. Just wanted to get [...]]]> http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/12/01/the-right-palette/feed/ 1 http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/09/13/cuz-oprah-rocks/ http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/09/13/cuz-oprah-rocks/#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:26:05 +0000 stacy kathryn http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/?p=1271 Share on Facebook]]> http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/09/13/cuz-oprah-rocks/feed/ 1 http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/08/12/finding-some-footing/ http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/08/12/finding-some-footing/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:21:47 +0000 stacy kathryn http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/?p=1234 This week is flying by, yet at times feels like I am barely moving. I am trying to redefine my blog here, not sure which way to take it. I was following a somewhat loose editorial calendar for my posts for awhile but found that it lacked any excitement and was getting boring and too [...]]]> http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/08/12/finding-some-footing/feed/ 1 http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/08/03/inspired-by-edward-gorey/ http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/08/03/inspired-by-edward-gorey/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:55:13 +0000 stacy kathryn http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/?p=1214 I didn’t even know about Edward Gorey until my husband started re-reading John Bellairs books. I happened to pick one up one day and started reading it but was finding myself more captivated by the illustrations that accompany each chapter. I love the line work that Gorey achieves, it amazes me at the detail of [...]]]> http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/08/03/inspired-by-edward-gorey/feed/ 0 http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/07/20/inspired-by-edvard-munch/ http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/07/20/inspired-by-edvard-munch/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:24:18 +0000 stacy kathryn http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/?p=1196 We all know Edvard Munch for his most famous painting “The Scream”, actually it was this painting that first got me intrigued in his work and style in the first place. So yes I am a fan of it. It was his brush strokes and loose style that kept me interested though. There are many [...]]]> http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/07/20/inspired-by-edvard-munch/feed/ 1 http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/05/18/inspired-by-butterflies/ http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/05/18/inspired-by-butterflies/#comments Mon, 18 May 2009 13:34:59 +0000 stacy kathryn http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/?p=1039 I know butterflies aren’t an artist, but I am putting a little spin on my inspired by Monday. I love butterflies, and how their wings look like paint that was just splashed on and magically created such a perfect blend of colors and designs. Another reason I am drawn to butterflies is their transformation, how [...]]]> http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/05/18/inspired-by-butterflies/feed/ 0 http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/05/11/inspired-by-agata-endo-nowicka/ http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/05/11/inspired-by-agata-endo-nowicka/#comments Mon, 11 May 2009 14:06:23 +0000 stacy kathryn http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/?p=1005 I am really digging this polish illustrators work, the line work is amazing. Also her use of color has me in awe. I am constantly visiting her site for inspiration and to stare at all the lovely eye candy. A feast for the eyes. Go check her website here: Agata Endo Nowicka Share on Facebook]]> http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/05/11/inspired-by-agata-endo-nowicka/feed/ 0 http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/05/04/inspired-by-claude-monet/ http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/05/04/inspired-by-claude-monet/#comments Mon, 04 May 2009 13:59:30 +0000 stacy kathryn http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/?p=984 A little back story: Before I even knew I liked to paint I had been fascinated by Claude Monet and his artwork. Being a native Chicagoan and visiting the Art Institute of Chicago on numerous occasions when I was young gave me access to seeing a lot of his work up close and in person. [...]]]> http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/05/04/inspired-by-claude-monet/feed/ 1 http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/04/27/inspired-by-the-art-of-nonconformity/ http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/04/27/inspired-by-the-art-of-nonconformity/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:02:07 +0000 stacy kathryn http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/?p=967 image from Art of Nonconformity I found Chris Guillebeau’s awesome website The Art of Nonconformity after finding a link over at Jess Gonacha’s site to one of his free manifestos – 279 Days to Overnight Success. There is such a wealth of knowledge on his site, and some really cool travel tips. I may have [...]]]> http://www.stacykathryn.com/wp/2009/04/27/inspired-by-the-art-of-nonconformity/feed/ 1