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Finding Some Footing

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 routine for me. The two very things that can drive me away from doing something very quickly. So I haven’t been having much fun blogging lately which is exactly why my posting has been erratic at best. I am slowly starting to figure out what I want this space to contain. I’ve decided it might not be consistent, it may not follow all the rules but it will be entirely mine and represent me. (a sometimes scattered brained, all over the place, wanting to do everything kinda person) I try my best to keep up.

I am sure over time some consistency and patterns will emerge, but for now every day is a new day with a new look at whatever it is that moves me enough to blog about it.

With that, I have found myself reading a lot more finding little treasures all over the internet and wanted to share a few here with you. Last week I purchased Chris Guillebeau’s Art and Money Guide. Lots of very useful information in there, also features some amazing artists that talk about their journey a bit. One artist who I am happy to have found because of this guide is Michael Nobbs. I spent almost the entire afternoon exploring his website and flickr page, and reading his blog. Worth every minute. One thing that really got me up and drawing again was his 75 ways to draw more. This after already entertaining the thought of filling a sketchbook because of Heather mentioning the sketchbook throwdown.

So needless to say has been a week of awakening my creative side thanks to some nudging from the universe, and stumbling upon some great finds.

A few sketches, I did yesterday…

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Inspired by: Edward Gorey

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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 each illustration that is created by cross-hatching, and lines. The books by John Bellairs are great reads, and worth holding onto for the work of Edward Gorey. Just so happens he is a fellow native Chicagoan too, that was just a coincidence I stumbled upon as I researched Gorey a bit more.

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Wishing Wednesdays #8

Wishing Wednesdays is back with a new look and some super cool new things that I am wishing for this Wednesday!

  1. Rock Garden Lamp by Charlie Mello (any table would be lucky to get to hold this lamp up!)
  2. Green Tea Pearl Bloom Brass Necklace by Jacaranda Designs (I am so in love with this necklace)
  3. Aceo Credit Card Nation by Shannon Harris (All her illustrations are just so cool)
  4. Rain Cloud Water Droplets T-shirt by isotope (I am sucker for weather related items especially t-shirts)
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Wishing Four Wednesdays

Yay it’s Wednesday, hope your week is going wonderfully. Here are my picks for this Wednesday!

  1. Third Eye Insight 10in Platter by  dulciandjames (I heart eyes, and find that when they are painted I am intrigued.)
  2. Oriental Express Original Acrylic Painting by Linelle10 (This painting feels like the 1920′s to me)
  3. Mary Jane’s Dreamy Blue Dolly Shoes limited edition print by dottylotty (I want shoes like that, a print would be just as cool though – they are buy one get one free right now)
  4. Infusion by LisasLovlies (these earring would make a great gift)
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Inspired By: Agata Endo Nowicka

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

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