It excites me very greatly to finally unveil a new layout - one I've been sweating < div > tags and CSS codes over. I suddenly realised in the midst of drowning in my final essays that my previous layout was starting to look a lot like a default layout (or was that the procrastination beast within rearing its ugly head?). Emma from Bella and Bunny collaborated with me and ba-da-bing, ba-da-boom. Let me know your thoughts, qualms in the comments below (the new comment button is the circle below the post on the right!). Otherwise, I am accepting alternative header images drawn on Microsoft Paint (my friend actually did this. I recall the image containing "JeSs LoveS FReD" in scrawled mouse writing and a half drawn image of a headless cat).
Emma's world is all non-threatening, friendly animals and pretty girls living within the watery confines of watercolour paint - a world of flowing locks, animals pouring tea, and the most delicate watercolour gradients I ever did see. Her use of colour and shape make me feel like I'm living in a milkshake.
To celebrate the new layout and Emma's incredible talent, we're giving away one of her amazing prints - "Tea Time" (the one below). Imagine it above your bed - waking up and falling asleep to the image of birds pouring tea and getting all up in your beverages - Snow White style. I'd imagine I'd get pretty angry waking up to it though, it'd make me question why I don't have any forest animals or cute watercolour wildlife serving me food, on demand, all day. And you have to hand it to the birds for being able to singlehandedly lift a full teapot seemingly only with their talons and a flower stem. To get a slice of this adorable pie, all you gotta do:
1. Give her a 'like' on Facebook, right here to keep up to date with all her artsy fartsy watercolour goodness.
She kindly answered three questions for me:
Who are the girls in your paintings? Are they real people or people you imagine? What's behind it?
The girls in my paintings aren't based on anyone in particular, they are often developed randomly. It can come from an interesting composition, elegant silhouette, beautiful face, colors, objects, patterns, anything really. Other times it might be influenced directly from a story or poem. I usually like to partner them up with an animal friend or some nature inspired element, because it gives me a lot to play with. There are plenty times when I create my girls based on an animal that I just happen to feel like painting that day.
What would you do if one of your watercolours came to life and proceeded to give you a big watery hug to say thank you for giving birth to it - except in doing so you'll drown (duh, because it's watercolour)?
Well, clearly they live a more interesting and carefree life than me, so the first thing we are going to do is have a tea party (since I believe that's all they do all day). And maybe wear a large floral hat surrounded by hummingbirds and butterflies. I know you asked what I would do if they came into my world, but I changed it so I can be in theirs. Which also means I can have as many macarons as I'd like.
If you could paint one public feature, what would it be?
I would have to say maybe taking some random, not so pretty, kind of gritty alleyway or street, in any given city, and transform it into a whimsical watercolor garden. So, it's like turning up a drab corner and stepping into another world.
2. Leave a comment with your e-mail!
3. I'll draw the winners randomly on the first of July.
She kindly answered three questions for me:
Who are the girls in your paintings? Are they real people or people you imagine? What's behind it?
The girls in my paintings aren't based on anyone in particular, they are often developed randomly. It can come from an interesting composition, elegant silhouette, beautiful face, colors, objects, patterns, anything really. Other times it might be influenced directly from a story or poem. I usually like to partner them up with an animal friend or some nature inspired element, because it gives me a lot to play with. There are plenty times when I create my girls based on an animal that I just happen to feel like painting that day.
What would you do if one of your watercolours came to life and proceeded to give you a big watery hug to say thank you for giving birth to it - except in doing so you'll drown (duh, because it's watercolour)?
Well, clearly they live a more interesting and carefree life than me, so the first thing we are going to do is have a tea party (since I believe that's all they do all day). And maybe wear a large floral hat surrounded by hummingbirds and butterflies. I know you asked what I would do if they came into my world, but I changed it so I can be in theirs. Which also means I can have as many macarons as I'd like.
If you could paint one public feature, what would it be?
I would have to say maybe taking some random, not so pretty, kind of gritty alleyway or street, in any given city, and transform it into a whimsical watercolor garden. So, it's like turning up a drab corner and stepping into another world.
2 comments:
Those paintings are amazing! Like a mix of snow-white and Alice in Wonderland.:-)
Please can i enter the giveaway? Kirstin@thecastles.net <3
Such a beautiful blend of colours!! Would love to join the giveaway! :)
rowena_hong@hotmail.com
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