This week I'm loving Japanese born Chico Hayasaki's fresh, fashion savvy illustrations using line and watercolours
Just recently I discovered that she's turned her hand to fabric design (found via CWC International blog). A cool mix of retro, fashion and delicate prints printed on 100% Japanese cotton. They are produced by Kei's Fabrics of Japan and, unfortunately, I don't believe that they're available outside of Japan as yet
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Can you believe it's nearly year's end? My nimble fingers are frantically making jewellery for my last (and biggest) market for the year on this Thursday: Mosman Christmas Twilight Art and Craft Market. It's all consuming but I love it!
And when the going gets tough, what else do I do? Something completely different of course! I'm in the early stages of designing products for (yet another) online Etsy shop. Featuring downloadable templates and tutorials...reviving my Graphic Design roots. I thought I'd give you a sneek peek at some of my work...above shows the illustrative progression of 'Baby Bear' based on my daughter's favourite teddy. I'm not sure about her colour just yet, but really, I should be making jewellery not bears (and wascally wabbits). Stay tuned, hopefully the shop will be up early next year
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These little critters look so cute and joyful. Getting them to look like this was anything but! An exercise in frustration with a steep learning curve into the depths of Illustrator. I used words that really shouldn't be published...I have to admit, it was my first time using the program and should have foreseen that the road wouldn't be easy
I wish there was a cable that could attach to my head and would transmit all my ideas directly into the computer. Apple computers need to put that onto their 'To Do' List. Now that would be cool, then I wouldn't have to learn new programs....I'm sure you've all been there
My thought process was pure. I wanted some little drawings for my daughter's room. There's wee hand crocheted flowers and real freshwater pearls added to the 'jewelry' that gives a lovely 3D feel. Aptly titled "Chic in Pearls", "Ring, ring, give me a call" and "Leapfrogging Jammies". And most important of all, my daughter loves them
Anyway, this is the end result and I learnt so much. More to come? I have other pencil drawings in the series that still need to be drawn into the computer but you'll have to wait and see. Just be glad that you're not around to hear the cussing!
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