04 June 2009

my favorite part of the creative process is that feeling i get when something i imagined has not only materialized, but turns out to be better than i even imagined. that was how i knew, with the help of a wise professor, that i should choose printmaking over pottery as my medium of choice in college. i loved my pottery classes and working with clay, none of my pottery ever turned out like i wanted--and not in a good way. my prints, on the other hand, never turned out the way i wanted, either--they turned out better (well, usually). anyway, i was reminded of that feeling this week as i painted these little flags.
my friends an i are getting together to meet two new little folks in a couple of weeks and i put the invitations in the mail a couple of days ago. i think the design might just make an appearance as a part of my inventory when my shop reopens (with better photos--please forgive the shadowy lighting. these were taken in the middle of the night). and yes, i guess i am obsessed with garlands lately. they will probably appear in other forms at the party, as well.

6 comments:

  1. LOVE THEM! love the garland, love the script at the top--looks very french. madeline would be right at home.

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  2. These are SO sweet! Great work.

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  3. i can't stop saying "bonjour, bebes" in my head! these are so cute! and delicate and awesome. i'm getting one, right?

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  4. kim lambright, you are getting one if you send me your address.

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  5. Oui! Oui! - to revelations and the whimsical delights that pour forth from them...i love it.

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