Dresses!
Now, i know these aren't the most glamorous photos in the world - but let me introduce you to my dresses! I'm feeling a little bit proud right now. So much hard work went into getting these prototypes done - but i'm ultimately excited to keep doing this and hopefully sewing some dresses or skirts for you dear readers in the near future.
(Simply send me a message if you would like to order one! caitlin.shhh@hotmail.com.)
Textile design and sewing by yours truly.
(Oh, and i must add - i accidentally didn’t order enough fabric, so that’s why the print on the last two skirts finish early and theres a white gap. whoops! Won’t be making that mistake again.)
(Simply send me a message if you would like to order one! caitlin.shhh@hotmail.com.)
Textile design and sewing by yours truly.
(Oh, and i must add - i accidentally didn’t order enough fabric, so that’s why the print on the last two skirts finish early and theres a white gap. whoops! Won’t be making that mistake again.)
After what feels like an eternity, i've caught the painting bug again. That one where i feel like a lost lamb without a pencil in my hand and i stay up way past my bedtime just to keep scribbling.
It's a good feeling, but it seems like i only get this urge when i'm feeling incredibly blue. Life, why do you do this to me?!?!
Anyways, here are this weekends efforts...
It's a good feeling, but it seems like i only get this urge when i'm feeling incredibly blue. Life, why do you do this to me?!?!
Anyways, here are this weekends efforts...
Charles Muench Workshop
by Armand Cabrera
Bend in the River 12 x 16 Oil on Linen
I wanted to share a great opportunity with everyone. My friend Charles Muench is teaching a workshop in the Sierras this June and there are a couple of spots still available. Charles is a highly collected and award winning artist. His solo shows have been sellouts for the last few years and he lives in the Sierras and paints in all four seasons outdoors there.
Mount Ritter 36 x 30 Oil on Linen
Charles awards include an Award of Excellence from the Oil Painters of America in 1999, the Gold Medal at the San Louis Obispo Plein Air competition in 2002, Artist Choice in 2003 at Telluride Plein Air, Best of Show at Telluride Plein Air in 2006, Best of Show at the Crystal Cove Invitational in 2007, First Place at the Joan Irvine Smith Heritage Exhibition 2008, The Collectors Choice Award at Maynard Dixon Country Show in 2005 and 2008, The Edgar Payne Award for best landscape at the California Art Club Gold Medal Show in 2010, and the Southwest Art Magazine Award of Excellence at the California Art Club Gold Medal Show in 2011, and the Irvine Museum Purchase Award at the California Gold Medal Exhibition 2012.
I wanted to share a great opportunity with everyone. My friend Charles Muench is teaching a workshop in the Sierras this June and there are a couple of spots still available. Charles is a highly collected and award winning artist. His solo shows have been sellouts for the last few years and he lives in the Sierras and paints in all four seasons outdoors there.
Charles awards include an Award of Excellence from the Oil Painters of America in 1999, the Gold Medal at the San Louis Obispo Plein Air competition in 2002, Artist Choice in 2003 at Telluride Plein Air, Best of Show at Telluride Plein Air in 2006, Best of Show at the Crystal Cove Invitational in 2007, First Place at the Joan Irvine Smith Heritage Exhibition 2008, The Collectors Choice Award at Maynard Dixon Country Show in 2005 and 2008, The Edgar Payne Award for best landscape at the California Art Club Gold Medal Show in 2010, and the Southwest Art Magazine Award of Excellence at the California Art Club Gold Medal Show in 2011, and the Irvine Museum Purchase Award at the California Gold Medal Exhibition 2012.
Hope Valley Spring Workshop
Four Day Workshop Painting the Eastern Sierra
Spring time in Hope Valley.
June 9th – June 12th
$485.00
Not only is Hope Valley one of the most beautiful places in all of the Sierra, it is also one of the most accessible. Easy walking to great scenery!
Wildflowers, snow capped peaks, and the meandering West Carson River.
Accommodations are available in Markleeville, Hope Valley, and Woodfords.
Charles will make the most of each day- demonstrations, painting, critique, and taking in the gestalt of a group of artists painting together.
E-mail Charles for deposit and reservation information, materials list, accommodations, and any questions you might have.
For more information, click here to visit Charles' website:
CHARLESMUENCH.COM
Spring Wildflowers in Hope Valley.
Spring snow-melt demonstration.
If you are looking for a chance to study painting with a contemporary master in a spectacular setting I highly recommend this workshop.
Round Valley Spring 20 x 30 Oil on Linen
Last week i spent an insane amount of time at the sewing machine, whipping up a bunch of prototype dresses for the Botanical Banquet exhibition. I pricked my thumbs a bunch of times and ripped apart some seams in utter frustration, but in the end i got everything done.
Here are just a quick glimpse of the textiles i designed and used to create the said dresses.
Perhaps i should go back to study next year and take a dressmaking course. Start a little fashion label?
I'm a bit obsessed with this notion at the moment. Imagine some fancy girls parading around in silk dresses adorned with pencilled swans and grumpy girl faces. It's going to take alot of hard work but the plan is to move in that direction as the year goes on. Any support from girls who like to sew would be utterly invaluable. Please drop me a line at caitlin.shhh@hotmail.com if you'd be interesting in chatting about seamstressy things.
Here are just a quick glimpse of the textiles i designed and used to create the said dresses.
Perhaps i should go back to study next year and take a dressmaking course. Start a little fashion label?
I'm a bit obsessed with this notion at the moment. Imagine some fancy girls parading around in silk dresses adorned with pencilled swans and grumpy girl faces. It's going to take alot of hard work but the plan is to move in that direction as the year goes on. Any support from girls who like to sew would be utterly invaluable. Please drop me a line at caitlin.shhh@hotmail.com if you'd be interesting in chatting about seamstressy things.
Discovery Retires
by
Armand Cabrera
FREE PAINTING DEMONSTRATION
Bull Run Bluebells 16x20 Oil on Linen
The address For the McLean Community Center is
1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean, Virginia.
info@mpaart.org
I will start and finish a large oil painting from a small sketch painted outdoors. If you are in the area come on by and watch and ask questions about the painting process or the business side of being a professional artist. Last time we had quite a turnout with over 75 people showing up.
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