Showing posts with label paper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label paper. Show all posts

Friday, April 25, 2014

Swept Away art print by Mara Girling

We battled over this art print - I'm glad we did. Nick thought that it really stood out amongst the recent paintings and ideas. Initially, the arc shapes in the foreground were differently presented and the colours were less balanced than they are now. I like that we get passionate about the art to keep in the range.  After some discussion and adjustments, 'Swept Away' by Mara Girling was the result. The elements which make it work are the combination of the pinks and the watermelon red. It's a challenging colour to mix and it's hue has to be just right to get the balance right for the artwork. Too much pink and you have essentially a pink painting. But that's not the goal here. (continued below..)



We were originally a little unsure if the solid shapes would work with the painterly background but with this experimentation I was pleasantly surprised. If you are looking for a piece of art to always grow on you, this is it. The result is great. This is our goal for a piece of art to in some way challenge us in terms of colour, shape, texture, pattern, form or context. or in any particular order. Available in 70x70cm or 120 x 120cm, This fine art print onto thick white cotton rag paper is available in our Printspace™ online shop. If you would like this art print, please order online and then we can suggest a framer to you as an option.

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Love a little Craft DIY

High-Spirited Garland, from BHLDN

From Cinco Style

From Hello Sandwich

From The Purl Bee

From Hello Polly

I'm not much of a crafter. I'm way too messy.... that's why I started drawing, you can be as messy as you like! But craft needs precision and me and knitting just never got along. I wish we did, as I wished I could sew a straight line! Given that my Mum is the best maker I know it's a bit ridiculous that I didn't inherit that gene. And I do love all things craft.... I'll have to stick to the paper kind and leave the knitting to the professionals.
Thanks pinterest for these lovely images. xxx