Quirky cups and unicorns.

I've been working on the GTS assignment for the past 2 weeks. A range of prep went through. Mood boards, sketches, panic and stress eating all while trying not to compare myself to the wonderful talent out there.  

I wanted to do something fun but connected. I've always loved getting a plate large enough for desert and my tea so that's what I leaned into. I created a cup and saucer, a desert plate, fork and napkin. 

Final submission  

Below are some of the sketches that went into it. I thought it would be fun to have a theme of plates and cups. A unicorn for magical story, boat for a travel story, a heart for love. 

I was kinda digging this unicorn.   

Some plate exploration for added measure.  

First draft and exploration of color. 

And so it was all done.  

I am a hermit...

Albeit a creative hermit. This project was part of MATS Bootcamp, run by artist and rep Lilla Rogers. I took the project in a different direction or at least my own interpretation of it. 

Show own of hands for creative hermits and introverts.  

Final image as wall art.  

The initial sketch.  

As a "hermit" I find I spend a lot of time escaping in my own mind. I wanted to explore a way to show journey, quiet, space even when there is none around us.

maybe it's because I work in an open space environment that I crave escape more now than ever. Show of hands for the introverts. 

Making the visual as a card and exploring a pattern on the back. 

If printed I'd add a gold foil finish to the edges.  

Week 5 – Wood medium for Home Decor

The class being over is bittersweet. I truly enjoyed the makeartthatsells.com 5 week home decor class. Seeing all the inspiring work from all the students pushed me to think differently and try more. 

The last week was working with wood. I decided to do a clock, a dresser, coasters, cutting board and egg cups. 

Working with wood

Home Decor Week 4 – Ceramics

I've always loved pottery. Infact I have quite the collection building of handmade pottery from Ireland and the U.S.  

I was very excited about this weeks class. However the week ran away from me and I was left with just my sketches and a day to work on some type explorations and ceramic styling. So here it is. 

There was more in the sketchbook than made it to the page but here is where I netted out.

WILD FARM

Wild Farm hand painted ceramic collection.  

Bee Wild typography plate  

Detail of plate  

Handmade ceramic mugs- finishing style handpainted and sealed with a gloss. 

Detail of cups using feather details for inspiration.  

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