Archive for Vintage Stuff
For all my foodie friends out there, here’s a food art alert. I haven’t been blogging lately because I’m focused on developing some new work for a show themed on Food.
High-brow, low-brow, you know I love both kinds of food. So there will be some junk food, some fine dining, and the usual cast of aliens, animals and impossible hairstyles thrown in for good measure.
For inspiration, I’ve been studying my retro cookbook collection and recently acquired another 1961 gem by Peter Pauper Press, illustrated by Ruth McCrea – the same team that published Simple Hawaiian Cookery that I blogged about on Thanksgiving.
When I looked through my previous work, it surprised me how many quilts had food or kitchens in them. So it seemed natural to agree to do a show based on food. However it’s not set in a typical gallery setting, so I’m having fun experimenting with new color schemes, sizes, and techniques.
More coming soon as this show opens in mid-June. If you’re local (Springfield, MO) and want an invite, email me your mailing address. If you’re local and into art and food (and yoga), you may already be on my list.
Lunch Table Set
Auctions are a great place to get art supplies, and I especially like industrial auctions. It's usually dirty, noisy, and sometimes too many smokers show...
Fun with Old Family Photos
My mom's birthday is coming up, so I recruited the help of my brothers and cousin for a little party. So my cousin Debbie sent...
Knitting and Vintage Labels
What is it about snow that makes me want to knit?? Honestly, I don't think about it for a year, then when the snow flakes start...
Traveling Watercolors and Vintage Paintboxes
Here's a fun little project using watercolor paints. I bought a traveler's water color set last year made by Winsor & Newton. The paints are...
Thanksgiving with Vintage & Community Cookbooks
It's that time of year (and rare) when I drag out all the cookbooks and pore over them. This Hawaiian cookbook is a little gem...
The Love-Bug (car) Ring for Vintage Stuff Friday
Okay, I know I missed Friday. But I got absorbed in a Slam Poetry Workshop at the Missouri Literary Festival on Friday, so I didn't...
