I have been looking at old family photos {which my Grandmother used to call the battle axes} recently
and have been inspired
to create these little images on old envelopes. I have been
collecting old letters, stamps and envelopes for a while... some dated from
as early as 1880's up
to 1950's. I just love drawing and painting on the old
paper, it is so soft. I have kept some of the really old ones and am
not sure whether I will draw on them or not?
Some
of the old photos were printed as postcards and there are quite a few that are faded
so I am endeavoring to incorporate that feeling in these pieces.
{my grandmother is the little girl sitting on her mother's lap... apparently I looked exactly like she did when I was younger}
6 comments:
These envelops are so special. I love looking at old photos too and they always inspire me to paint.
So lovely!
Oh wow... these are fabulous! I love your drawings on these timepieces - they are amazing.
I wonder if you could reproduce the really old ones (scan them in / print out) so you can preserve the originals and still have the opportunity to create a new masterpiece from them?
BTW, I just found your blog and it is gorgeous!
Oh wow... these are fabulous! I love your drawings on these timepieces - they are amazing.
I wonder if you could reproduce the really old ones (scan them in / print out) so you can preserve the originals and still have the opportunity to create a new masterpiece from them?
BTW, I just found your blog and it is gorgeous!
Your paintings are very soft and delicate. Beautiful and dreamy artwork.
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