New! Basic Grey Goes Exotic
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From Basic Grey, this five-page "olio" rub-on book from their new Marrakech line. Olio as in "a collection of various artistic works" and not the ol-e-o you spread on your sammy or what the flying monkey's sang in The Wizard of Oz. Dramatique and exotique, a spicy addition to your artwork. You can find these in the Necessities section of the shoppe and, oh yes, they are a necessity.
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Oui Oui Madamoiselle
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Also new from Basic Grey is their Porcelain line which has "Marie Antoinette" written all over it. This five-page book of rub-ons shows a softer side in lovely watercolor-inspired colors. Perfect for your French or Victorian-style pieces. Again, a necessity and found in Necessities.
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And more...
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An enticing array of other wonderful goodies hot off the Basic Grey presses: 6"x6" paper pads in Marrakech and Porcelain, their brand new lines, along with the coordinating chipboard stickers and other delightful bits (like brads). Find all these new pretties by clicking on the New Bits button, below.
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A Poetic Journey
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A new project in the PaperWhimsy Art Forum
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 "A little stone door to my mind
Opens and shuts with a musical sound..."
Announced on the 14th in the PaperWhimsy Art Forum - our new 2009 Quotes Challenge.
Through the rest of 2009, we will be taking a journey through the wonderful poetry of child poet Hilda Conkling, putting her whimsical and often wistful words to pictures.
With the announcement of each poem will come the "challenge" along with a coordinating limited edition collage sheet to use in your artwork. (Yep... it's free to Art Forum members who are participating in the challenge, if you don't want to join the Art Forum you can purchase it here).
What a great way to spend 2009: meet new people, get a bunch of free digital collage sheets, create some wonderful collages and end up with a one-of-a-kind collection of illustrated poems. For more information just drop me an email. I hope you'll join us on this adventure or any of the other projects that will be hosted this year in our forums.
"Through the lacework of stone
Comes a sweet melody saying
Happiness... purity... strangeness..."
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Something to Inspire
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Gorgeous artwork by Rande Hanson
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Rande has been at her art table playing with the new Chameleon sheets. Her interpretations of my collage images are always a sight to behold. Be sure to drop by Rande's blog (find it by clicking on the "inspire" link at the top of the PaperWhimsy website). You will definitely be inspired and then some!
You can also find Rande's Etsy shoppe by clicking HERE. Be sure to bookmark Rande's shop as she is frequently adding new treats and you don't want to miss out!
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Good Reads
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Just added a few new books to my library and thought I'd take a minute to share them with you. Definitely good reads for collage/mixed media/paper puppet/assemblage-loving geeks like me... And something for the camera geeks (like me, as well).
Paper Puppet Palooza is a hoot. The puppets are fun and funky with patterns included and enough information to set you on the road to paper puppet making nirvana. Front and back covers of this book have full color puppets on heavy stock to cut out and assemble if you're of a mind to cut up the front and back covers of your book. Lots of different styles of paper puppet.
Paper Puppet Palooza: Techniques for Making Moveable Art Figures and Paper Dolls
by Norma V. Toraya by Quarry Books
Paperback
List Price:
$22.99
Current Amazon Price:
$15.63
Take a look
Another fun book full of whimsy for those who love assemblages: Altered Art Circus. Lots of color, lots of eye candy (a Marie Antoinette to die for), lots of inspiration. If you haven't done some form of 3-D art this just may ignite you and open up new doors for your art.
Altered Art Circus: Techniques for Journals, Paper Dolls, Art Cards, and Assemblages
by Lisa Kettell by Quarry Books
Paperback
List Price:
$24.99
Current Amazon Price:
$16.49
Take a look
Collage Journeys is a big WOW for me. Perfect for the mixed media artist looking for inspiration. Beginners will find lots of instruction; those artists who have been working in mixed media for a while will find great art and ideas to sink their teeth into. I am heartily glad I added this book to my library.
Collage Journeys: A Practical Guide to Creating Personal Artwork
by Jane Davies by Watson-Guptill
Paperback
List Price:
$19.95
Current Amazon Price:
$13.57
Take a look
I am always in search of digital photography how-to books and was delighted with Rick Sammon's Digital Photography Secrets. This book is soooo easy to read and Rick Sammon is such a great teacher (I've taken a couple of his online classes through Kelby Training). The book is broken up into one-page "chapters" about all manner of things pertaining to getting the good shots. You can pick it up and read a one-page lesson in 10-minutes or less. Lots of tips, tricks, secrets from a great photographer and a very funny guy.
Rick Sammon's Digital Photography Secrets
by Rick Sammon by Wiley
Paperback
List Price:
$39.99
Current Amazon Price:
$26.39
Take a look
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TTFN
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Now 'tis time for me to get back to creating and I hope you're thinking the same thing. There is nothing like feeding your creative soul with a good dose of art and I always hope that something in my little newsletters sparks that desire to create.
But before you dash off to enjoy the rest of your lovely Sunday, I'll leave you with a little dose of funnybone juice.
Until next time...
Blessings,
Gale
More about this dancin' maniac who took a little idea and made it amazing
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