Monday, December 19, 2011
Christmas Hedgehog
Today I had the luxury of staying home most of the day, and had the time to paint the little Christmas hedgehog. I love hedgehogs, they are just the most curious-looking creatures! Wish I could have one for a pet, but in some states it is illegal to have one, Arizona being one of them. Not sure why...
A little early, but wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!!
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Holiday Craft Fair This Saturday!
This Saturday, December 3rd, I'll be participating in my first ever craft fair! The event is the December MACFest (Mesa Arts and Culture Festival), a h
There will be 40+ vendors and music and food as well!
So it's been crazy busy for the past few weeks getting everything ready! Above are some of the necklaces and earrings I'll have on sale. Many of them have not yet been listed on my Etsy shop. I'm hoping to do well, but even if I don't, it will be a fun learning experience.
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| The table set-up in my living room. |
Friday, November 25, 2011
Illustration Friday: Round
The swirls in the candy went round and round...and my head has been spinning round and round.
It's been a while since I've posted on Illustration Friday. Life has been crazy and busy the past month with deadlines at work, family emergencies, and preparing for a holiday craft show. Aaaaaarrrgghhhh!! But I've survived, and life goes on!
This painting is 3" x 3", just a tiny little thing, painted in acrylics on watercolor paper. It will be on sale at the upcoming craft show (more on that later).
Happy holiday weekend everyone!
It's been a while since I've posted on Illustration Friday. Life has been crazy and busy the past month with deadlines at work, family emergencies, and preparing for a holiday craft show. Aaaaaarrrgghhhh!! But I've survived, and life goes on!
This painting is 3" x 3", just a tiny little thing, painted in acrylics on watercolor paper. It will be on sale at the upcoming craft show (more on that later).
Happy holiday weekend everyone!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Lemonhead Stamps from Memi the Rainbow
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| 2-part Lemonhead stamps! |
I checked her Etsy shop, and the stamps were not there for sale. But that's what custom orders are for! In short order my stamps were being carved and I received a message that they were being shipped. In just five short days they arrived from Paris, France. The packaging was just as cute as I had expected from her blog and shop:
Inside were the stamps in a small cello bag:
I think I'll keep them in this small Lemonhead candy tin that I bought a few years ago. Perfect!
Can't wait to start using it. Be sure to check out her blog and shop on the links above!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Facebook Giveaway!
In celebration of reaching 200 fans on my Facebook fan page, I am having a giveaway! It's been a long and steady climb and I am thankful for everyone's support. From now until October 26th, leave a comment on my giveaway post here:
http://www.facebook.com/megumi.illustration
One lucky winner will win a print of their choice (large or small) from my Etsy shop and an extra, secret goodie! Winner will be announced on Friday, October 28th.
Thank you and good luck!
Sunday, October 02, 2011
Brooches in Etsy Shop!
At last! My brooches are in my Etsy shop! Shown above is the Bird Love brooch. Also available is the Owl Reading brooch.
Check them out!
Monday, September 26, 2011
New Jewelry Projects!
With the holidays coming up, I'm getting ready to stock my Etsy shop with new items. First on the list is jewelry. At the moment, I'm working on hand-painted brooches and pendants. The above two are wood tiles, each about 1.5 x 1 inches. They were both practice samples I made. Painted in acrylic, with glitter pen accents and sealed with resin.
Working with resin is a challenge, to say the least. My first attempt failed, as the resin stayed gooey, sticky and did not dry! Most likely the mix ratio was off, and I didn't stir the mixture long or well enough. Eventually, I scraped off the old resin and started over again. The second attempt was a success, much to my relief.
On the above photo, I attached a pin backing to the bird on the left, and a bail and silver chain to the one on the right. Below are two brooches that will receive the resin treatment soon.
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| Owls!! |
Another bird I'm starting on, that will be a gift for a friend.
I start off painting the background in burnt umber, then draw the outline of the bird with a white colored pencil.
Will post again when they're in the shop!
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