Sunday, January 30, 2011
T is for Tradition
I used "Tradition" for the letter T of my Abstract Nouns Alphabet. My friend Sarah suggested a maypole, which I liked, and I was most happy to find a picture of this vintage postcard from 1909. The postcard incorporates several traditions, was drawn in a traditional style, and was originally sent as an "Easter Greetings" card. I think it works perfectly. (Thanks, Sarah!)
I used "Tradition" for the letter T of my Abstract Nouns Alphabet. My friend Sarah suggested a maypole, which I liked, and I was most happy to find a picture of this vintage postcard from 1909. The postcard incorporates several traditions, was drawn in a traditional style, and was originally sent as an "Easter Greetings" card. I think it works perfectly. (Thanks, Sarah!)
Saturday, January 15, 2011
S is for Sustainability
I was going to use "Simplicity" for S, but my friend Greg suggested that I use "Sustainability" instead, and I decided he was right. The illustration was inspired by Chapter IX of The Little Prince. If you've read the book, you'll know why.
Thanks, Greg!
Opening!
Sunday, January 09, 2011
Stupid Sock Creatures
The girls and I made these creatures from Bob's old socks. Well, we were supposed to use his old socks, but it is possible that we may have taken one or two new ones as well. Ahem.
Anyway, the designs came from John Murphy's book Stupid Sock Creatures. The instructions were clear, reasonably simple, and we love the end result. See here for John Murphy's website. I just may feel brave enough to try making the Horrid Little Oafs.
The girls and I made these creatures from Bob's old socks. Well, we were supposed to use his old socks, but it is possible that we may have taken one or two new ones as well. Ahem.
Anyway, the designs came from John Murphy's book Stupid Sock Creatures. The instructions were clear, reasonably simple, and we love the end result. See here for John Murphy's website. I just may feel brave enough to try making the Horrid Little Oafs.
Saturday, January 08, 2011
R is for Resistance
I used "Resistance" for the letter R of my Abstract Nouns Alphabet. And true to form, I resisted completing this square, unnecessarily prolonging it for weeks. I call it method drawing.
I thought it was important for "Resistance" to be written in a backwards-leaning font. It was hard to find a left-leaning font that wasn't too flowery or stylized, but I was finally able to adapt this one.
Saturday, January 01, 2011
Kew Gardens Children's Photo Show
