Design & Illustrations

The internet is a formidable source of art and everytime I come across the works of a talented but unknown artist, I am grateful for whoever decided that have a global internet was a way to go. So many artists would otherwise never have heard of ...

And as they say in Dutch "Waar het hart van vol is, loopt de mond van over" (which roughly translated means that the mouth is overflowing with whatever is flooding the heart), I thought I'd share some of my recent discoveries with you.




First of all, I discovered a great Belgian artist Sybile and immediately fell in love with her paintings. It's therefore no surprise that I couldn't resist buying some of her ACEOs, as you see on the picture.




Another artist with exquisite drawings, is MissTigri. I am carefully eyeing up the items she has in store and I'd love to have one of painting reproductions framed at home. For budgetary reason, a wallpaper has to do it for the moment. I choose Melancolie (see left) to look at every day but all her paintings are available as wallpapers, downloadable on this page.



And of course, Gorjuss's gorgeous new website, could not be omitted in this list. She just redid her whole website, be sure to check it out.




And last but not least, I discovered Celsojunior, a Brazilian graphic artist in a completely different style than the ones listed above, but with great illustrations. I ordered a skin for my ipod yesterday from Skinizi with his "Sixth Sense" Illustration (see to the left) on it and I will definitely post a pic of it on my flickr once (and if !) I have successfully customized my ipod. :o)

As I keep disovering new artists every day, I'll sure keep you posted on my discoveries !

Long time no see ...

I remember distinctly promising to keep this blog up to date ... call it a New tear Resolution of mine. But like most resolutions, this one went unheeded and before I realised, winter has already traded its place with spring, we're the end of March and I havedn't returned to blogger since mid-December.

Time for a change ! I'll try to drop by more often. Promise :o)

Art by Christy

I just wanted to share that until Sunday, Christy is giving away a digital collage sheet to anyone who mails or comments on her latest blog post Day 15/29 Days of giving. There are some amazing sheets available, go check it out !

Sending some goodness around the world

As I wasn't committed in a lot of swaps this December, I decided to take on the role of one of Santa's elves and send some happiness around the world in the shape of wishes from the swapbot Wishlist Group.

Most of the packages consisted of hot chocolate (must be inspired by the cold winter season), Season's Greetings cards and the odd tea or souvenir. I hope the recipients will receive them before the end of the year, although I have to say I have been amazed at the speed of postal deliveries these last week : a greeting card sent on Friday arrived Monday in the US ... can't get any quicker, can it?


Maybe the postal services got a helping hand from Santa's little helper (picture below)?

Winter Wonders Brussels

From Nov. 28 till Dec. 28 2008, Brussels is one of Wintry Lights and Entertainment. Have a look at the official website to learn what's cooking in Europe's capital during the Holiday Season.

As I went shopping near Grand Place for Choc-o-lait chocolate sticks to send out for the wishlist group on Sunday (see other post), I was awestruck by the beauty of the light show on the Grand Place. My pictures came out a bit blurry though and don't really do it justice. But if you happen to be near Brussels, it's worth dropping by (finding a parking space is a nerve wrecking experience though, better come by public transport :o) )

I got eurofied

Through a giveaway contest on the Swap-bot Blog, I discovered what seemed to be a great website to get to know new etsy stores. Unfortunately I didn't win the giveaway but I did pay Geteurofied a visit and ordered the holiday sampler which arrived yesterday (contents on the left).

Besides samples, a lot of stores added discount codes too ... a great idea in these times of financial crisis! The list of the participants lets you click through to the individual etsy stores. And now I'm off to scout for new favourites :o)

Pin-Up Girl ATCs

I should start working on the ATCs for the Open Theme swap but as always I am a bit at a loss when it's an open theme. While I wait for the muse to find me, these are the ATCs I made for the Pin Up Girl ATC swap on swapbot. I hope my partners will find them to their liking. I always find those vintage drawings sexier and sassier than modern day pictures ... maybe I was born in the wrong era?