Pip Notes: Art and Musings By Pilar

mixed bag

 

For Christmas....I made a bunch of these bird ornaments using this tutorial by Jessica Jane. In lieu of polymer clay, I used paper clay I had in my studio. Simple craft paint, a burnt umber wash and a coat of course glitter finished the ornament.

I received....these beautiful postcards from dear, Lelainia. Over the last year, Lelainia has dove into the world of photography and has created the most beautiful portraits. Please visit Lelainia's blog to see more of her incredible work.  Thank you, L!

UPDATE: Lelainia has listed four sets of her beautiful postcards in her etsy shop. Please visit go here to get your own!

I finished...this quilt for my friend, Bridget. Made from large scraps and white sashing, the finished product measured 45x65.

Speaking of quilts....I am in the process of making two baby quilts for friends who are expecting. I have found Warm and Natural's Craft Size batting (35x45) is the perfect size for a sweet babe to cuddle.

Listening...to tons of Kate Bush and The Dandy Warhols.

Happy Birthday

to Jimmy Page

 

pages

There is something magickal about drawing a face. Each line tells its own story and the mind fleshes out a story for each image. These are the mythologies, which came to me upon the completion of these pages.

a young roman legionnaire

the seal on his armor

the healer

the sibyl

the green man

do you create biographies for the characters you draw?

happy solstice

day-8 lou & day 12-jackie

in the middle of this exchange, my computer up and died. i am afraid i lost my image and posts for day 8 & day 12. both ornies were spectacular. please visit Deryn's blog to see the amazing grunge goodness of lou's work here and day 12's ornie by jackie, here.

day 11-maija

day 11-maija lepore

a charming chateau of yuletide joy and bling

made by the talented hands of Jenny Hoiday

 

thank you, dear maija

day 10-diane

day 10-diane cook

a beautiful tassel of Christmas joy and spirit

hand etched and folded

vintage buttons and charms woven

thank you, diane

day 9- danita

day9-danita

 
a precious angel

layers and layers of wax and Christmas goodness


thank you, danita

day 7-sally

day 7- sally turlington

sealed and ready to unwrap

a winter surprisean altered snowflake of clay, wax and art bits

a saint anchors the piece

thank you, sally

day 6- crystal

day 5-crystal neubauer.

a delicious vintage ephemera evelope.

praises to the season

a star in colors of the winter sky

thank you, crystal