When I first saw Alexis Mackenzie's work over on fecal face, I was instantly smitten. The photos of her studio are so inspiring and fabulous! Alexis's work is created from images she cuts out of old books she collects from estate sales, and flea markets. I love that she takes existing illustration and is able to completely transform it into her own personal vision. Below are some pics of her studio, where she meticulously cuts out images with what I can...READ MORE
April 20, 2009
Brilliant Book of Inspirational Ephemera
I came across this post the other day on the brilliant Eric Kass's blog and I was instantly grateful. You see I have this very beautiful habit (annoying to some) of keeping little pieces of paper, business cards, clothing tags, menus, random bits of paper, labels etc. I have never really known what to do with all of it besides stick it up on my inspiration board (or let it pile up somewhere near my desk). However if you have seen my inspiration...READ MORE
March 30, 2009
Wedding Day Art
I have always had a love for collage. Growing up I used to take all of my mothers old magazines and create collages on old cigar boxes or anything I could find really. I am also a huge fan of the super talented Heather Gilson at One Love Photo. She has such a unique and beautiful style that is all her own! So when I saw her mixed media piece she featured on her blog the other day I was overwhelmed. Then I started to look into her pieces she makes for...READ MORE
November 17, 2008
Inspiration Books
I admit it...I am a magazine addict! And much to my husband's dissapointment I just cannot bring myself to throw any away! So these "inspiration books" are my solution. I go through my old magazines (usually a combo of Domino, InStyle, Lucky, Martha Stewart, among others) and tear out the pages I like best. I then paste them into blank sketchbooks and ta dah!!
They serve as my permanent inspiration board in a book form. I try and paste things...READ MORE
