Most come for the UK site uniquebottles.co.uk
Oh, to be in England....
22 Jan 2014
Amazing old bottles
Those amazing objects are not mine, but I have collected few images to share and keep for myself as an "idea" scrapbook. I simply couldn't resist.
Most come for the UK site uniquebottles.co.uk
Oh, to be in England....
Most come for the UK site uniquebottles.co.uk
Oh, to be in England....
Life amidst Polar Vortex
Ottawa is again a frigid place - temps nearing -30C, brrrrr.
Ottawa artist - David Cation organized a fun event last night at the Atomic Roster (a pub, thanks God located near by).
Friends-models sat as a Van Gogh's Potato Eaters-inspired group.
The scene set at the pub's windows where in the summer usually bands play music.
Several artists at their easels painted the seen.
<--- Angela McGowan painting.
The other artists - TBD soon.
The pub was full, the music and the beer was good, my two trusty companions were great - Alexei and Carlos. ->
The evening was a lifesaver.
Ottawa artist - David Cation organized a fun event last night at the Atomic Roster (a pub, thanks God located near by).
Friends-models sat as a Van Gogh's Potato Eaters-inspired group.
The scene set at the pub's windows where in the summer usually bands play music.
Several artists at their easels painted the seen.<--- Angela McGowan painting.
The other artists - TBD soon.
The pub was full, the music and the beer was good, my two trusty companions were great - Alexei and Carlos. ->
The evening was a lifesaver.
21 Jan 2014
Vintage graphics
I have been noting often on my blog the nice examples of decor trends.
The vintage graphics, especially those in the 18/19th century style have been going strong for a long time.
But since most of my clients are men, I do not actually receive many orders that bring Shabby Chic to mind.
However, this one, a current order - still hanging on the wall of the Studio - is the quintessential Restoration Graphic.
For a background a was able to use a photograph of textured faux wall painting.
The overall effect is very "aromatic" and almost architectural.
As for my personal finds - I enjoy few gorgeous pre-war bowls.
The light salmon pink resembles the popular in the US depression glass.
But the strict, modernist cut pattern suggests that this was simply a nice quality cast glassware of the thirties.
I cannot wait to mix it with my Grand-mother's (now inherited by my Mom) cast round large vase of the same colour.
Also a treasured pre-war artifact.
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| A Festoon rather than Garland... |
For a background a was able to use a photograph of textured faux wall painting.
The overall effect is very "aromatic" and almost architectural.
As for my personal finds - I enjoy few gorgeous pre-war bowls.
The light salmon pink resembles the popular in the US depression glass.
But the strict, modernist cut pattern suggests that this was simply a nice quality cast glassware of the thirties.
I cannot wait to mix it with my Grand-mother's (now inherited by my Mom) cast round large vase of the same colour.
Also a treasured pre-war artifact.
1 Jan 2014
Happy Music 2014
Here is some good beat for the New Year.
I have no idea what those Georgian boys sign about, but it surely sounds like great music!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hyWIBQv1P4
If the vigour of the Georgian singing was not enough:
(came via the wonderful Print and Pattern blog)
I have no idea what those Georgian boys sign about, but it surely sounds like great music!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hyWIBQv1P4
If the vigour of the Georgian singing was not enough:
(came via the wonderful Print and Pattern blog)
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| The illustrator Tracy Paterson is located Texas, where both print and pattern in the US are in visible demand. |