I've been sprung. BIG TIME!
I've shown you before, how I sometimes use images of people from magazines (or online) as inspiration for my illustrations. Well...
...In what can only be described as a coincidence I could NEVER have predicted, one of these people, one of my inspirations, has recognised herself in one of my illo's. Yikes! *blush*
*breath*
Last year when I was working my way through my series of 20 portraits for the Affirmations exhibition, I once again turned to magazines to find faces that inspired me. One of these faces was Trenna from an article in Frankie about the IRVING BABY shops.
Fast foward 1 year >>> a couple of weeks ago who should contact me? Trenna and Briar from IRVING BABY of course! *blush a bit more* They had seen my greeting cards at the Art Gallery NSW, and wanted to order some for their shops. (Exciting, I Know!!!!)
I wondered, when they included the card of "Invite Colour Into Your Life" in their order, whether or not I should "fess-up" at that point. Too embarrassed, and thinking it was unlikely they would notice, I didn't.
Fast foward to today >>> My package of cards arrive at IRVING BABY, Trenna emails me to let me know they've arrived, and also mentions "I identify in a strangely personal way" to that illo. eeeeeeeeek SPRUNG!
*blush*blush*blush*blush*blush*blush*blush*blush*blush*blush*
I don't know what to say. I hope she isn't too weirded-out about it; about being a muse to a complete stranger. I imagine it must be one of the more eerie things in life to come across a pencilled version of yourself. All I can say is that I was inspired by her image... *gulp*
Oh, and the title "Invite Colour Into Your Life" is by no means an instruction to Trenna, no no, it's an affirmation I try to remind myself of (remember this work was one for the 'Affirmations" show). A mantra I adopted a few years back to embrace colour in my everyday life more. As you can see below, the girls of IRVING BABY are perfectly colourful. In my illo I've moved the fantastic red of her lips to her glasses.
Anyhoo, while I try to recover from the embarrassment I'll reinforce the great parts of this post:- My cards are now available at the very cool boutiques in Adelaide CBD known as IRVING BABY! I'm REALLY excited about this!
- IRVING BABY! stock new and vintage clothing and accessories aimed at customers between the ages of 15 and 35. They also host art exhibitions and support local jewellery designers.
- I have actually been to both stores in Adelaide, and even bought a great top from there.
- You can go too... and why wouldn't you?
IRVING BABY!
33 Twin Street, and 83 Hindley Street, Adelaide, SA.
10 comments:
Congratulations!!!
I've been blog hopping this morning and came upon your blog...so glad I did.
I'm sure your muse is flattered.....as she should be....the illustration is lovely.
Take care,
Doreen
Well I'd be bowled over and tickled pink if someone was inspired enough by my image to use it in their work. I bet she feels the same. It's an absolutely beautiful piece. I love it.
Is there anywhere in Melbourne that your cards are available? I'd love to purchase some.
I love to see where people get their inspiration from-love the image you came up with-just gorgeous-must check out that shop when I'm next in town:)
I'm sure she isn't weirded out, but rather incredibly honoured! Anyone would be, to be the muse of such a talented artist!
Did you ever tell her Flossy-P. I think she would be totally stoked over it. I would be.
xoxoxo
I was so pleased and amused by this story, especially "in a strangely personal way" ! (I do love your stories!!) I reckon she'd have thought that was flattering and excellent.
What a wonderful story!
I too would be flattered to have found myself the muse for a FlossyP portrait.
Congrats on another new stockist :)
That is so TOTALLY cool!!!!! I think if it were me I'd be peeing my pants with excitement that anyone would consider me a muse for a portrait.
Great story - thanks for sharing :D
XX Bec
i think that is a lovely story, so cool and yes, i guess i would have blushed too! but i love those paintings each and everyone.
this photo of her, really makes me see what you saw in your work. she has a strong inspiring face. :)
xo
susan
oh that is so cool! and I too find inspiration in wonderful faces and poses to practise my fashion illustrations - thats SO great that she noticed and that you now have a new stockist!!
awesome!
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