kate schelter GALACTIC LOVELY

Discovered this cooooooool watercolor

by Kate Schelter on her blog

and fell in love with what I learned

is a dress (called Coco Weekender)

from Gypset's debut collection called

the Galactic Weekender.

The idea?

You can beam between Bahia, Senegal, Saint-Germain-des-Prés

and back in one weekend and in one mini-dress.

Don't you love the planetary electric pink lemonade vibe?

FYI: Antennae Galaxies formed after a collision 200-300 million years ago.

A similar collision of The Milky Way and Andromeda is expected

to occur as well...we have only several billion years to pick out the right

Gypset mini for the smashup.

Where does one wear a piece from the new collection?

Hmmmm.

Besides a quick trip to the Antennae Galaxies,

how about that clambake shindig at the McAllister's?

I have yet to be invited on a galactic mission

or to a clambake.

I have no friends named McAllister.

I feel depressed now.

And the worst part is. I never. learned. to read.

This pic cheers me right up though!

Gypset is about ethnic fabrics reworked

with an urban silhouette, and how cute

is urban Kate workin' the Coco Weekender?

In addition to galactic minidresses, Gypset offers super cool

Basquiat sarongs made of African fabrics with bright 80s acid-color trim.

Cool lipstick watercolor from Kate.

Learn more about the talented

stylist Kate in posts authored by an honest

but unpaid charming cyber vixen who is no

poster child for exotic travel beyond blogland

(this adds to the fun, dude)

here and here.

STINA PERSSON...an inspired life

What constitutes an inspired life?

Surely this is debate-able.

But as for me I believe

it's a life lived

with

soul.

And creativity...

The amazing illustrations of Swedish artist

* s t i n a   p e r s s o n *

reflect these qualities.

I'm a fan of her fashionable

and raw work and was

willing to moonwalk

in 6-inch heels to interview her for

AN INSPIRED LIFE.

Turns out that wasn't necessary...

Stina works with a wide range of mediums

including watercolor, acrylics, ink, and photography.

Her drippy watercolors are my

personal favorite and are enthusiastically

embraced by clients such as,

Coca Cola, Absolut, Godiva, Sony,

Blue Note Records, Atlantic Records, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s,

UNIQLO, American Eagle Outfitters, Volvo Japan, Björn

Borg Clothing, DKNY, Face Boutique, Iben Høj Clothing, and Target.

 

Anyone else woozy with how

Stina illustrates two simple words?

When she commented:

"Making things is the opposite of destruction."

She gave me pause.

I thought about how much we hurt each other

and the planet when we don't honor

creativity with this spirit.

Famous for fashion illustrations,

last fall Stina explored ideas of

imperfection in an exhibit in New York

entitled PERFECTLY FLAWED.

"Perfectly Flawed dealt with accepting

mistakes, drips, and cuts.

With an ever more digitalized, botoxed,

and photoshopped reality I think we

yearn for the original and

the handmade, even if imperfect.

Or maybe just because."

If you read this blog, you won't be surprised

I could not allow Stina to escape without

commenting on the role of humor in her life.

"Humor is vital.

As long as we can laugh and poke fun

of ourselves it will be all right.

My work isn't very funny though;

I have to compensate as a person maybe..."

The artist soulfully and sensitively

replied to my plea for suggestions

to find lovely in the everyday.

"Look closer to home.

The way a beam of light

hits an object in your house

or a good cup of coffee on the

balcony (even if only for a minute

as it actually is still way too cold)...

Looking at the devastation in Japan

one realizes just how fragile everyday is,

and how precious."

What currently inspires the artist?

1.

Spring.

2.

Collages and thrift stores.

3.

Astor, Edgar, Otis and Ivar

(her sons and husband).

************

Thank you, Stina, for sharing your lovely spirit

and stirring creations with all of us.

hip watercolors

Kimberly

who is one half of the fashion label

 Wildfox Couture

recently posted on her blog these

charming watercolors from her sketchbook.

Next one's my fav!

all images

ilovewildfox.com

Isn't she great?

Love how she posts shots of

her outfits (laid out artfully with

other personal belongings).

Peek at her blog sure to inspire artists here.

nick harner

Emerging illustrator

N I C K    H A R N E R

creates fashionable ink/watercolor

pieces like these beauties.

Nick plans to offer originals and

prints to purchase online

very soon!

Emma (2010)

Nicole (2010)

I have commissioned several

paintings and drawings,

and the artist 

(presently studying at Marquette)

is a dream to work with. 

Ava (2010)

Watch for more lovely from

this talented artist very soon.

Nick Harner, artist

marion bolognesi

Brooklyn, NY artist

M a r i o n B o l o g n e s i

longs to capture

emotion and beauty,

and clearly

she succeeds

with these recent

beautiful watercolors.

Bolognesi is here and here.

stina persson

Stina Persson

is

a Stockholm artist

to watch.

(Sony, Target, and Bloomingdale's

think so too, btw.)

Watercolors, acrylic & ink, photography...

you'll find them represented in her portfolio

here.

Stina's work is featured in

Elle UK, Marie Claire, Flaunt, and other zines.

irene diamente

Many many thanks to the lovely Italian artist,

Irene Diamente

who painted this adorable watercolor of our beloved and Italian named,

Bella Luna.

It was such a pleasure corresponding

with the artist (dimdi on etsy) who offers original

paintings of the animals she loves.

I could not resist requesting a custom portrait of our fluffy baby

who drinks from the faucet

and chases a red balloon everyday.

Please send Irene my greetings if you contact her for your own masterpiece!

amber alexander

The Vermont artist's description of

her lovelysweet watercolor above:

"Blackberry is a sensitive, serious rabbit.

He is concerned about global warming

and endangered species."

Amber Alexander's work makes me smile.

Isn't this print a must have?

C'mon, a martini-serving albino squirrel!

See her lovely work on etsy.com

"When Olive picked out her new dress,

she thought it was the bee's knees,

but now that she's "out," it feels a little short.

She has tried like hell to be a good flapper,

but now, with the breeze blowing up her short dress,

she's not sure she's up to the challenge.

She may have to call it an early evening

 and head back to the tree.

But how will she climb in this dress?"

more kate schelter

Love love love the way Kate Schelter,

a wildly successful stylist/photographer/

art director/executive...

unwinds and expresses herself with

watercolors on her travels.

How generous of Kate to

share them with us on her blog.

Is there no end to her creativity?