repurposed book

my drawing class is doing the coolest thing for our sketchbooks this semester!!!! we each bought a really old book and we're going to gesso pages to draw on or make collages. here is the first page i've done!

dandelions

make a wish...

or make one hundred wishes..

Rococo

i have an obsession with old french furniture. i found this french rococo chair while i was looking for a rococo style painting to put in my art history study slideshow. and if you're reading this and you live in birmingham, there is an exhibit at the birmingham museum of art right now that has tons, TONS, of old european paintings, furniture, ceramics, etc. i went over christmas break with my dad and i was in awe. i love the detail and elegant style of all of it. it all makes me want to go live at versailles (you know, because i'm obsessed with fountains too). and i know...i don't like the ugly green background for this either, but just ignore that and look at the chair:)

Grand Central Station

today i wish i were in new york. i would just hop on a train and see where it would take me. in the midst of all the hustle and bustle of grand central station, i feel like there's a certain rest peacefulness to the steady motion of trains.

Diego Naguel

to see more of Diego's collages go here... http://www.flickr.com/photos/erantodosgrises/sets/72157624035816853/

Layering Images

Recently, layered images really intrigue me...

YAY for new inspirations!!!!!

i had been thinking about deleting this part of my blogging, BUT today i have found new inspiration that i can't wait to continue to share with you. mostly pictures, but they say pictures are worth 1000 words, SO get ready for some really fun cool stuff! here's a really cool driftwood to key ring holder project!