new handmade jewelry: fashion forward animal print

hello, and good evening!

hmm, perhaps i've been in the city more than usual?

i can feel it affecting me

i'm exploring differently

instead of through fields, old roads, and trees

investigating surfaces, textures, and patterns

still every city contains the essence of far off places

whether visiting the local zoo

or glancing at the fashionistas stiletto-walking past

the world constantly beckons us to search

PLAY

have fun!

even in our day-to-day wear,

perhaps it's become tired

(mine was. plain. classic. safe.)

today, i'm daring to branch out and do something new

i spent countless hours in the studio hand-sawing each rectangle

and hand-painting these lovely patterns!

now my safe little wardrobe can have some edge

huzzah!

you have any favorite textures or patterns found in your journeys?

xo,

Lyns

p.s. these will be listed later this evening ::here::

Midnight Oil

hi all!

i have a second to let you know what i'm up to... and am excited to show you my first multiple-block woodcut print!

currently in printmaking class, we're working with carving wood to create these lovely printing blocks. the imagery is always up to the creator, but this assignment asked us to use at least four different overlaying woodblocks & to play with colors. (no black ink allowed)

i might do a little show & tell about the process and what each step looks like later on, but for now, here's the final product. not the best photo, but you get the idea of overlapping color and images to create interesting changes and gradients of color and shape.

although i was in the studio till 4 am... working 10-14 hour days, i'm so happy the midnight oil paid off!

hope you all had a great 4th!