Pouncey, Pouncey Up and Downcy!

Oh Tuesday, here you are again. So you know what that means! Time to let the lead out and get my pouncey on. 

This weeks pounce fell upon the very talented artist and creator of ArtSavvyStudio

 The mastermind behind all these great pieces is Melissa McGraw-Petrusch. She works out of her home studio using a range of mediums whether it be glass, clay, acrylic paints, watercolors, charcoal, wood, paper, dye, felt, canvas, ink, sterling silver wire, beads, and glaze....just to name a few. So I asked her what inspired her while creating each piece;

Digital Illustration Prints

"All self proclaimed, self taught or schooled artists remember the day or the time in their life where they married themselves to the world of being a "creative" - mine started with a love for Mr. Walt Disney and the worlds and characters that he created and brought to life.

I remember vividly immersing myself in his imagination and hoping one day I can be just as blessed to be so in tune with my creative imagination. So, I studied him and his work. I was the little girl who preferred paint brushes, paint and canvas to dolls and dress-up.

I'm inspired by other artists, first and foremost. Nature, my two pups and two kitties, black and white films, music by Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, and animation. I'm also inspired by the works of Saul Bass and Roy Lichtenstein. "

Glass Earings, Pendants, and Art Pins

 You can also see what Melissa is up to by checking out her website/blog Art Savvy Studio. I truly hope you enjoy all her artwork as much as I do :) Give some love by ♥ing your faves!

For those thinking of purchasing one of her pieces don't forget her grand opening coupon code!

(♥♥♥♥************GRAND OPENING!************♥♥♥♥ Use coupon code: LOVEART23 and receive 10% off your order :) a little thank you for stopping by!)

Tuesday Pounce with a CHEEKY LEOPARD!

I assume you are feeling quite pouncy today. You possibly need a good dose of adorable eye candy. I have just the solution to that lackluster, need-of-a-pick-me-up feeling. 

CheekyLeopard features an array of oh-so-cute coin purses. All with fantastic Old Lady names.

They are every thing I love in a change purse;
The bright pop of  fabric-  in a print that you wished to have yards and yards of.
The clasp-y, close-y knobs, and of course that enamored feeling being out and about and having full knowledge that you are the hippest, most awesome granny-purse-carrying girl around in the market!

Tilly. (My favorite. Textile and Name!!)

Eva

Ruby

Lila

Jess

Florence

 

The artist, Katie Gordon, hardly needs the promotion for her fantastic purses. I feel like after stumbling, *ahem* pouncing upon her shop she seems to have "the next big thing" written all over the place. If you don't believe me check out her portfolio . It speaks for itself! :)
  You can find her on a multitude of websites. Etsy, Her Blogspot, and Her Website  

  In a short description of herself she writes:

"I have a passion for printed fabric and as a freelance textile designer, am lucky enough to have a job where I get to design every day. I have lived in some amazing cities around the world, and have enjoyed being inspired by what each city has to offer.

I was born in England and grew up there, but moved to New York after graduating from college with a degree in Textile Design. I lived there for 12 years and this is where I learnt a lot of what I know now. I returned to London for a few years, and  am now living in Tokyo, where I am embracing their amazing sense of design, both old and new.

I have been designing surface pattern for over 15 years and have worked for a variety of industries including apparel -  women and children, bags, bedding, stationery, and quilting fabrics.
I also design and make my own fabric bags under the name of Cheeky Leopard. "

Oh how I wish to carry each and every one of these charming bags!!! In my own personal love affair with textile design and fabrics I've found a new designer to add onto a very long list of the things I like. I have to say, I'm really starting to love to POUNCE!!


*Being thought it is 4 am in Tokyo (I can't very well receive feedback from the artist) I've taken Katie's descriptions from a profile she has written about herself on her website.

Pouncing isn't just for cats!!

Recently in my journey to acquire a bit of promotion to myself as an artist (outside of my usual network of friends and relatives!) I came across an Etsy Team I'd like to be a part of. Today is "pounce" day. A tool on Etsy ,I have to admit, I rarely use but is fun even so. But here's how it works; when a new shop opens  this tool directs you to recently added items. It's fresh and easy to use. Within just a couple pounces you'll probably find something that catches your eye!
I came across a little shop featuring original abstract art called PresentPaintings by EL. I convo'd her to find out a bit more information about the things that inspire her about her pieces and what kind of materials she currently uses to create them.  Here is what the artist had to say:

"My artwork draws its inspiration from God and nature. I study philosophy formally and plan to go on to study theology - while painting alongside.
I have been making artwork since elementary school, but only began painting seriously about 4-5 yrs. ago. Everything created captures my mind for painting. The nature of things and the way things exist are strands of inspiration for me. I mostly use high quality acrylic paint and good quality paint brushes at this time. Thank you for your interest in my art:)
Don't give up your goal and/or dream to make artwork:) ". Thanks so much EL.

So many artists derive a lot of their inspiration from nature- how could you not? These pictures are some of the items for sale in the PresentPaintings Shop:


 

 

Painting no.1 has some beautiful colors (like all my favorites!).
Painting no. 2 invokes a feeling of rain in an early summer garden.
Painting no. 3 well...I'm a sucker every time for any paintings of the sea.

These are all my interpretations of her abstract art. I guess that's part of the beauty of abstract, what may be seen or felt by one eye, may be entirely different for another. I encourage you to check out this shop. The art work is so beautifully done and for original artwork it's not too steep in price :)
Happy pouncing everyone!