Drawing In The Darkness

Felt like drawing something really colorful. Power was out the whole day and I drew in the dim flashlight light, so actually the only way to see what I'm drawing was to make the picture really bright and colorful:) The links take you to etsy listings where you can find more info about each drawing.

Pencil Drawing ACEOs

1. Tartu
2. Paris
3. Do you like fishsticks?
4. Glowing Birdie

I almost never ever use this many colors. Never. Ever.
Never.
But I was really bored. I wore one of those flashlights that you strap around your head, like miners have. I couldn't see very well, but I had 13 hours to kill....

Also did a new chubby mermaid doll. I love needle felting, you can make whatever you want from the same kind of material, only need different colors.

Needle Felted Chubby Mermaid Art Doll

Should go now, I am not so good at doing something useful when I'm tired...
How was your Friday/Saturday?

Opened a New Earring Shop for the Holiday Season!

Opened a second shop where all earrings cost 2 dollars a pair to make shopping easier:) By the way other crafts and earrings in different price categories are still for sale in my old first shop: http://5erg.etsy.com.

I am planning on keeping this 2 dollar jewelry shop open at least until the end of this year. We'll see how it goes:)

I have a lot of projects that take weeks and months to finish, making simple earrings is a great way to take a break when I have a little spare time but my hands still need to do something. All earrings in my shop are simple and you could probably make them yourself, but what makes them special is that I try to use interesting beads from all over the world. So I try to concentrate on materials and variety of colors - something for each outfit.
And if you think about it - why pay for pliers, a bunch of supplies (they always come in sets) and pay shipping for each supply - when you could let me do the earrings for you and send them to you? Wouldn't that be cheaper in the end?

Currently I have 38 different styles of earrings listed but I am planning on adding MORE soon.

If you like this shop, hope you will get your pair and maybe tell a friend? :) You are very welcome back for Christmas shopping:)

2dollarEarrings Buy Handmade Etsy

Earring Joy :)))

Can you find my earrings in this video? There are two pairs, blue ones the life coach is wearing and green ones on the cupcake photos.

Have you heard about the movie Where The Wild Things Are? Here is a really funny spoof of Max from that movie visiting a life coach Rhonda Anthony Tanner played by Brittani Taylor.
Well,
you don't even have to know the movie - the video is still funny! Check it out.
And prettiest please of all time - if you have a youtube account - leave a comment under the video, rate and subscribe to her channel:)

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE "Fiesta Mission 6":

Here are her internet profiles:
Main Youtube Channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/BrittaniLouiseTaylor

http://www.youtube.com/brittani
http://www.youtube.com/rhondaanthonytanner
Website: http://www.brittanilouisetaylor.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/brittanitaylor
Dailybooth: http://www.dailybooth.com/brittanitaylor
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/brittanitaylo...
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/brittanilouise

Some of her other videos and videos she has guest starred in:

She draws crazy awesome oil pastel and colored pencil pictures! "Fun":

Song remake: Miley Cyrus Party In The USA "Everything is Gonna Be Okay":

"Sick of Twilight and Susan Boyle":

"Emo Breakup":

Featured Artist: Studiomme

Meet Studiomme from etsy:)

Etsy shop address: www.studiomme.etsy.com
Blog/Website address: http://studiomme.blogspot.com / www.studiomme.com

Who are you and what do you do?
I'm a 22 year old art and English major at Minnesota State University Moorhead. I specialize in pen and ink illustrations and sells prints of my work on Etsy. I also carry pinback buttons featuring my work and just started to make handmade envelopes from repurposed children's books and magazines. I started my business, Studio M.M.E. in January 2009 as an experiment. I'm hoping to show that an art and English major can survive in the real world on their craft. We'll see. I love British literature, action movies, foreign movies, anything written by Neil Gaiman, anything made by Tim Burton, and my boyfriend (just in case he's reading this). I'm also addicted to making Indian food.
Why? I craft because I have too much time.

Hot Air Balloon...monotype 12 x 14

What did you do 10 years ago on this day? Um, let's see...I was 12 so I was probably alone in my room reading. I didn't have many friends. Not even imaginary ones liked to hang out with me.

What do you like? Cereal. I have a problem. I eat two to three bowls a day. Thank goodness for my high metabolism.

What don't you like? I don't like squash, cauliflower, or broccoli. I don't like people who don't clean up after themselves or overly dramatic individuals who think the world is a stage for them and by golly they're going to make everything as melodramatic as possible.

Where do babies come from? It depends. Nowadays there are many places.

The Golden Egg...fine art, archival print 8.5 x 11

If you could hold one charity event, for what would it be? I would hold a charity event for an animal shelter.

Pants or a skirt? Depends on the month and if I'm in North Dakota. Usually I'd say pants, but I hate being hot. So, if I'm not in our -30 winter weather up here, I'd do a skirt.

Tell us about your creative process. It usually starts with an idea. That idea gets played with for the length of about five sketches and then I know how it's going to turn out. I usually don't do a full scale sketch (I really should). I just start right on the final.

Where do you find your ideas and inspiration? I daydream through most of my classes (don't worry, i still get straight As) and that's where my ideas come from. Or my boyfriend says something crazy like, "I could see you being a reindeer herder. You'd probably sit down and have tea with them."

Empty Boat...woodcut 12 x 14

What is what you haven't done yet but would like to do? For some reason I would like to go to Mongolia. Absolutely no clue why though. I must have lived there in a past life.
How do you gain courage when something needs to be dealt with? This is going to sound silly. You see, my grandfather was a very decorated soldier in WWII. He just died recently from Alzheimers sadly. So, whenever I need to do something I'm afraid to do, I just think to myself, "I'm the granddaughter of a soldier. If he could do it, so can I."

What is your advice to a seller, shop keeper or blogger? Since I just started on Etsy, I'm probably the last you want to ask for advice. I did find that featuring other artists on your blog is a great way to boost your traffic and visibility. Also, I would highly recommend following Timothy Adams's blog. Great advice there. http://timothyadamdesigns.blogspot.com/

Your idol(s)? Edward Gorey, Oscar Wilde, and Millais

What would you never do? Streak naked in front of my school during a football game.

What is "in" at the moment? I'm an art student. We don't follow the 'in's. For me right now, my yellow trench coat is 'in'.

If you were to start a trend what would it be? Pocket watches. Without a doubt.

Fear's Uncloaking 3...fine art archival print 8.5 x 11

Would you like to add something? I encourage everyone to just go out there and do what you want to do. I'm terrified of the 'real world' that awaits me after college, but that's why I started this store. I want to prove that I can make it, that artists don't have to "starve". If we all promote each other, we'll all be just fine.

Thank you so much for the interview!:)

Featured Jewelry Maker: HaroldandJane

Meet Theresa from Haroldandjane.etsy.com :) In addition to these being beautiful jewelry pieces the photos look like something you could just hang on your wall for decor. You can click on photos to get to her listings.

Etsy shop address: http://www.haroldandjane.etsy.com
Blog/Website address: http://www.facebook.com/haroldandjane?ref=ts

The World Has Lost Her Way

Who are you and what do you do?
My name is Theresa, I live in Seattle with my amazing husband of almost two years. I am 24, and graduated a few years ago with a degree in Graphic Design. I grew up in Priest River, a small town in North Idaho with my older sister. My mom is an incredible seamstress, and my dad does fine woodworking so I have been surrounded with creativity my whole life. I opened Harold & Jane about a month ago with the help of my husband. I create and he photographs. Combining our backgrounds in Graphic design, my husband's photographic abilities, and my creations, we would like to think that we make up an unstoppable team.
Why? Because.
Who? Us.
Where? Here.

What did you do 10 years ago on this day? Just another day in the life of a high school freshman...

What do you like? My husband, small concert venues, French Bull dogs, Hanalei Bay, letter press, Irregular Choice shoes, good coffee, good friends, Priest Lake, Sun freckles, summer in Seattle, Ranunculus, motorcycle rides.

Fated to Pretend

What don't you like? Rain, mushrooms, chihuahuas, alone time.

Where do babies come from? The stork?...

If you could hold one charity event, for what would it be? Support for Agros International and their work in Central America. http://www.agros.org/

Pants or a skirt? Both, equally.

Tell us about your creative process. I pull my beads out and try to create something that I love. If it is something I want to keep, I know its good enough to sell.
Where do you find your ideas and inspiration? Fashion. Stores, catalogues, magazines, friends, people I see out and about in Seattle.

Dogs or cats? Dogs.

What is what you haven't done yet but would like to do? Go to Greece, take my husband to New York, build a house with a dark room.

How do you gain courage when something needs to be dealt with? I look ahead to when it will be over. I know that once I have dealt with something, I will be better equipped next time.

Leaving on a Sunday

What is your advice to a seller, shop keeper or blogger? Networking and persistence are key. If you are on Etsy spend some time in the forums getting to know people. Good photography is also very important.

Quote to live by? Whatever tears at us, whatever holds us down, and if nothing can be done we'll make the best of what's around. Turns out not where but who you're with that really matters. - Dave Matthew's Band

What would you never do? I cannot tell a lie. ;)

Bluebirds on Our Shoulders

What is "in" at the moment? Anything. I think that right now there i so much freedom for individuality that you can find what works for you and wear it like it works for the world. Confidence is everything.

If you were to start a trend what would it be? Harold and Jane Jewelry....

Would you like to add something? Thank you thank you thank you!
Thank you! :))))

Most Awesome Bracelet

I won this bracelet from Team Mexico's blog giveaway, it is made by the sweet Glasspondstudio from Etsy. It arrived in a very nice packaging and with a nice card. If you like the bracelet you should definitely check out her store Glasspondstudio.etsy.com and I am sure you will get a nice experience with this artisan:)

I couldn't be more happier about getting it, it fits my recent colorful mood perfectly:)

Butterflies Seem To....

..... like me sometimes. Maybe I smell like butterfly food. Now it would be so typical if they ate something really gross... Oh well:)

In summer when I walked around I had them chilling out on me and couple of weeks ago I came home and when I looked in the mirror there was this big ALIVE butterfly sitting on my hair like a clippie. Weird. And it didn't match my hoodie AT ALL.

And then the other day this butterfly flew on my hand and I had time to take like 15 photos before it panicked and wanted to get out. Why and how are there butterflies in my room in the first place, I have no idea.

Hello, My Pumpkins

How are you today? :)
Look at the long nacre spikes.
Wanted to post a proof that I DO wear my own jewelry time to time:) This is my favorite spike bracelet. It's big and shiny and black and I like it.

The First Snow on October 12th?

This is what is happening outside my window right now...... It's October 12th... I know I live in North, but still, it must be the earliest first snow I have ever seen. It's going to be a long winter.

Or maybe I am just a little clueless and pissed because I thought I am supposed to go to Tartu by 6:50AM bus and was up all night and discovered totally by accident that actually I am supposed to go to Tartu for 18:00. And it's 8:45 in the morning, so I am going to have to wait and hope I won't get too tired to think. Even though.... I'm kind of sleepy already.

Alright.
See you later:)
*Lets build a snowman*

Cool Kitchen Gadgets

I randomly found three items I would like to get for myself or for a gift. Too bad they cost 40$ each... Anyway, isn't it fun browsing for new random gadgets and gift ideas:)

Chain bottle holder.
It's balanced when there is a bottle in it. It really looks like the bottle is hanging in the air and there's chain on it.

Transparent toaster.
I saw another picture where it's working and it lights up like a little orange lamp. Sweet:)

Diamond ice cube tray.
I think it's clever and diamond ice would look great in kitch or glam party drinks:)

Art Card Time! :)

Made some more 2,5"x3,5" size oil paintings (painting in this size is are also called ACEO or ATC). Was organizing my oil paints and realized I usually use only like 3 colors, so wanted to try some more this time.
And the outcome was - I used 30 different colors to make the 3 colors......
Ah, anyways...
Will list them in my etsy soon.

It's called "The First Snow", but there's Estonia written there because blue-black-white are our flag colors.

Mermaid. Actually there are 3 mermaids on this painting, can you find them?

The peace dove:) Looks a bit like a peace bacterium though.

Another mermaid painting. She is holding a pearl.

This is called "On The Road":

Unicorns Are Kickass

I am Dailyboothing/photo blogging almost every day. Come join the fun:)) http://dailybooth.com/5erg

Got my campaign car door magnets today.
So, do you think I'll get elected as mayor?

So what have I been up lately.... Mostly stalking my internet profiles, painting and trying to catch up with schoolwork, like usually. Moved half of my art show to new location in Elva (Estonia, Europe) yesterday and rest of the paintings were returned to the owners. Kind of.

I am very sleepy.
Hope you are having a nice day:)

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