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Thursday, April 9, 2009

Featured Etsian Artist~SewnNatural

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SewnNatural donated this "Organic VANILLA ICE CREAM Quilt, Mat for Naps/Changing/Play " to a blog giveaway and I won! My daughter, Lilly is already enjoying her nap times with this soft blanket while Shaylynne uses it as a play mat. It's so girlly and pretty!

Thanks SewnNatural!

SewnNatural

SewnNatural has hand crafted bedding, apparel, toys, name towels, art and organizers for babies, kids and kids at heart.

As a

young girl sitting next to my patient, loving grandmother learning

to sew my first patchwork quilt on a summer's day, I fell in love with textiles. Their textures, feel, colours and shapes really touched me. I have been designing and creating with textiles for many years. My craft has included sewing, loom weaving, clothing design, crafting, spinning and knitting. I am very particular about workmanship, beautiful design and using the best, most sustainable fabrics that are available for items that will be very durable and functional.

My real joy is creating things for our children and grandchildren to wear, cuddle in, or play with. One of my goals is to create clothes, toys and accessories that help to promote imaginary play and interest in nature.

Conscious of the impact of harmful chemicals on us, our children and our environment, I've tried to use the most natural fabrics I can in my designs. I use exclusively natural fibers: cotton, wool, silks, bamboo and organic and upcycled fabrics wherever possible.

I have had an etsy shop since December(about 4 mos) and have been working with textiles for many, many years sewing, weaving, spinning, knitting, crafting etc. I especially love designing with organic fabrics, upcycled or vintage fabrics and wools, silks, bamboos as well. I want organic to be fun, colorful and vibrant as well as functional. My favorite item right now would probably be a wool stuffed octopus made with upcycled vintage Guatemalan fabrics, handwoven by women there for their blouses/tops.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Male Etsian Artist~ BoshDesigns

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BoshDesigns

I had to choose 3 designs from this artist because I couldn't just choose 2, he has 'hand drawn wearable art'. Very original, and I just love the idea of wearing something that a person put this much thought and creativity into. Creativity, completely from scratch. I love all these picks that I am showing, but the graffiti name is..awesome! I imagine a teenage boy in baggy pants and a back pack over one shoulder when I look at this. Don't know why it's that particular image, lol.

I haven't run this by the artist, but wouldn't it be wonderful to make a unique necklace using a drawing that your child made for you? I know I'd wear it everyday! ~Something to think about for Mothers/Fathers Day.. hmmm..

He does accept custom orders after all.

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How and when did you discover your talent?I've always been arty since i was about four or five years old and as far back as i can remember i really wanted to be an artist when i grew up. I studied art in school then went on to college to further study art. In my infinite youth wisdom i decide NOT to go away to university and that i would be better off staying local so i could still see my friends then i got stuck in the nine to five job cycle in my late teens and i really didn't do much art after that for about seven years.
What or Who do you think is the most important influence in your work?Well that's got to be my beautiful wife, Belinda. It was because of her that i got back into art about three years ago and started drawing and painting again. Belinda got me hooked on Etsy a few weeks ago after months of trying to convince me (nagging! lol) that people would want to see or even buy my work. The jewellery was just an interesting angle we came up with together.
Does any of your art have a deeper meaning? Erm... I'd love to say yes but most of my designs are just ideas that pop into my head in the most random of places and situations. I'm still getting used to designing and making jewellery so I'm sure that as my style evolves my pieces will become more meaningful and special to me and hopefully to anyone who buys them.
What is your favorite piece and why?I think all my pieces are fun but if i had to choose a fave it would probably be this one .
What does your art say to you and how do you hope it is interpreted by others?Fun, Fun, Fun! I just want people to see my work as fun. If my work can make someone smile then that will do for me.
Have you found any pros or cons to being a male artist? Or does it even matter?As a new shop i haven't really noticed.
What do you do to promote yourself?I have a blog and i tweet on twitter and my wife has just introduced me to Etsy chat and forums.
Is there anything you would like to add?Yes, just a big thank you for this opportunity to tell you about me and thanks to anyone who's looked at my shop.Lee