Fiber Frenzy Friday - Earth Collides - A Piece of Paper Art and a Trade

"Earth Collides" - 2012

Sometimes I must delve from the stereotypical paper products one expects to see from a paper-maker and get my hands into a mix of other mediums.  I love using acrylics on my handmade paper. As you can see in the piece above, titled "Earth Collides",  there are layers of paper creating the sky, and earth.  Once I had the base of paper down, I added different natural and found objects such as sticks, moss, stone, wooden and metal letters, and a clay face sun. The acrylic paint was then added for highlights and increased detail.  

The sculptured face was done by an artist name Griselda Tello, a very talented doll-maker and painter from the west coast.  I am interested in learning to sculpt similar faces in the future so I can cut my overhead and create the entirety of a piece myself.  You can find Griselda Tello's dolls at her Etsy shop. She sells some amazing dolls and also just the faces so that others may use them in their own projects. You should definitely go check out her work.     

Griselda's doll shop - www.etsy.com/shop/awesomeart

I came across Griselda Tello's dolls and asked if she was interested in a trade.  Her dolls range from approximately $60- $200.  She didn't hesitate and I traded a nice set of handmade papers for her to use in her art projects and I received the coolest doll I have every owned.  Who says I am too old to play with dolls?

As the piece I showed above is titled "Earth Collides", so did Griselda and I's worlds.  I am happy for it.

I hope you enjoyed the art that was shared today!  Have a great weekend!  See you all on Monday!

Peace, Love, and Handmade Paper,

Erin

Whimsy Wednesday -The Illustrator Peter George

The Illustrator Peter George

The artist Peter George, from Leicestershire, England, captures humor in many of his illustrations.  You can find more of his work at at his website www.worldofpetergeorge.com.  Peter enjoys capturing images of humans the most but also is "equally happy drawing machines, mushrooms or monsters".

The first illustration I share by Peter George is titled "Progress", done in 2012.  It is achieved with "pen and ink with a watercolor wash".  

I absolutely love the angry little face on the obviously upset candle as the lightbulb smiles cheekily knowing he is the face of "Progress".

Follow Peter George

The piece below, titled "The Sky is Falling", is another work by Peter George that wonderfully exhibits the amusement he finds and creates in the world. You can see the people walking around with colorful pillows tied to their heads. 

Although, no sky IS falling they walk around prepared for what could happen but probably will not; with very little concern on their faces. This particular piece is also "pen and ink with a watercolor wash" just as the first illustration.

Follow Peter George

Visit Peter George's website @ www.worldofpetergeorge.com. You can also find more of Peter George's work and his thoughts at "The Blog Of Peter George".  

I hope you have enjoyed your introduction to this artist and find him as whimsical and humorous as I.  

Peace, Love, and Handmade Paper,

Erin

Motivational Monday - The Sensational Spirit SARK

Namaste' and Good Morning!

"It is our birthright to enjoy ourselves and find all the pleasure in our lives. Pleasure loves company and delights in being discovered!"- SARK

Guess what today is????  

             Motivational Monday!!  

 - SARK

I woke up late this morning which I must admit I love doing. I am not and never really was a morning person.  For any others of you that may procrastinate the morning by sleeping in I am here to let you know, it's ok!!!  It's wonderful!  Sleep in! Revel in you!



I came across an author in my early twenties that spoke and wrote a great deal that I related to and in a way that was thoroughly delightful.  

She is inspiring and colorful and these things make me happy. She considers herself a "spiritualist" and "humanist". I enjoy her so immensely I want to share her with the world. 

She goes by SARK, but her name is Susan Rainbow Ariel Kennedy.  You are reading this blog via the internet, so you can find her as quickly as going to her virtual utopia @ www.planetsark.com or connecting with her via Facebook/Twitter.  Just look up SARK! She is an amazing human being sharing love,light,personal growth and acceptance.

"Self-acceptance is a benefit like awareness. Often awareness is all that's needed for a shift to take place." 
SARKS latest tweet!!

There are 16 Sark books in print! So you can get busy reading and leafing through one of a multitude of colorful and inspiring books! It was through a friend and a book I first stumbled upon her.  The friend loaned the read and since that moment I had a soul sister that probably doesn't know I exist.  

Although, the more I think about it I did know someone who gave me a very colorful poster titled "How to Be an Artist", once taken out of an old school.  It was a SARK poster and I can remember one line was crossed out "Draw on the Walls", remember it was in a school. :) So I had the poster and then someone showed me one of her books, two connections leading me to her light!  It was not an accident.  :)

 - My first Sark Poster (for sale on her website!)

I love to love people that don't even know it, some that don't even deserve it! Dont' you?  Love is grand!Love is healing! 

and SARK we love you!

The first SARK book I read and instantly fell in love with was

Succulent Wild 

Woman

Dancing with Your Wonder Full Self

The second SARK book I read was

Make Your Creative Dreams REAL

A Plan for Procrastinators, Perfectionists, Busy People, Avoiders, and People Who Would Rather Sleep All Day

There are many other great reads from this lovely soul so be sure to find a few at your local bookshop!

SARK YouTube Video Links 
click the titles below to watch SARKS YouTube videos

• Succulence is Powerful

  Glad No Matter What
  
  
  Commit an act of creativity

SARK makes herself available in so many different ways.  She just oozes connection.  You can also call her inspiration phone line.  If you feel INSPIRED to hear her message(or maybe you need a little inspiration)you can call her @ 1-415-546-3742 (EPIC).

"May your friendships continue to evolve and grow, deepen and become even sweeter. May your friendship with yourself expand, and may our paths intersect wherever and however it best lifts and fills us." SARK FACEBOOK POST

I hope you all have enjoyed your introduction to SARK if you are not already familiar with her.  I am sure you will get lost for quite some time if you choose to look into her.

Peace, Love, and Handmade Paper!