Stuck

I am stuck. I am uninspired. I have blank page syndrome. I have not been working on any new illustrations in months (before the holidays?), and I really should start a new design, but I just don't know where to begin. I don't know what I want to draw. Even the long list I keep of possible future illustrations is not interesting me. I feel like I will never have a good idea again.
I know this will pass. I've felt this way before, not usually for so long though. Someday, hopefully soon, most likely in the middle of a completely mundane activity, I will suddenly be flooded with more ideas than I have time for. Until then I will just have to be patient, and not stress about it.

Amococo

Amococo is a big inflatable installation/sculpture that is meant to be walked around inside, It was part of the Boardwalk Art Show here in June (and I'm just blogging it now in August). Obviously I liked it because it was fun and colorful, and it was accessible and non-intimidating, so its good for kids and others who haven't had much exposure to the arts.
You can find more information about it here.

Dwell Magazine

The latest issue of Dwell magazine has some amazingly inspiring homes.
I love how the outdoors merges with the indoors in both these homes.

This might be my dream home, I love the simple Japanese design.

Crocheted Nests

I found the most inspiring book last week, "76 Bugs, Butterflies, and Little Beasts to Knit and Crochet" by Lesley Stanfield. I really love how she used unexpected fibers, like raffia and sparkly yarns.

As you know I've been enjoying creating my own critters lately, my nudibranch and my urchin. I wasn't sure what I was going to make next though.
I made my own nest with hemp. When I was done crocheting my bowl, it looked more like a messy bowl than a nest, so I wove some long pieces of hemp around the outside of the nest, and intentionally left the ends sticking out, like little twigs.


Here is a super cute "Nature Walk" kit at Knit Picks.

Spring Colors: Yellow and Blue

When I started this treasury I was thinking of bright colors, but I think these more muted tones look great too.
What are your favorite colors for spring?

'Yellow and Blue' by scarlettmade

irenesuchocki $30.00	pigeonpaperie $18.00	TheMermaidsSon... $8.00	MadeMary $44.00
lovemaude $14.00	mimosabyme $15.00	rabbitsmoon $38.50	Alyssabeths $26.00
berryisland $48.00	rebekahniles $25.00	urbanpaisley $10.00	NatureMandalas $16.00
TheHipCatch $19.00	babyjives $32.00	honeytree $28.00	PomLove $33.00

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Poppytalk Winter Colours Week: Silver and Gold

Some of my Silver Snowflakes

And my Gold Stars

Some interesting grass

Poppytalk Winter Colours Week: Green

Some palmtrees on the boardwalk, after a snow storm last winter

Some pinecones I took photos during the last few weeks

Poppytalk Winter Colours Week: Blue

I love the color of the ice, reflecting the blue sky

An amazing blue sky, on an amazind day of skiing at Alta

My "Silent Night" illustration

Poppytalk Winter Colours Week: White

For "White" I picked some of my favorite snowy photos.
I came across this little snowman on the beach last winter, and it made me laugh. I like its little sandman buddy. And the seagull is almost as big as the snowman.

Granite Creek, Wyoming

Boston Commons

Poppytalk Winter Colours Week: Red

Here are some winter photos, and an illustration, that feature the color red. These are actually all from last winter. You can see more in the Winter Colors Week pool on flickr:.

Eyvind Earle

I've recently discovered the artist Eyvind Earle, admittidly because I saw a box of cards made from his illustrations in the bookstore. He used to be an artist for Disney, and I think he dose beautiful landscapes. I love the stylized view of nature.


Obviously I love this one because of the similar theme in my own "Winter Garden" illustration. I wish I had seen this sooner, because I had difficulty deciding what to do with the background.

Got Wood?

'Got Wood?' by scarlettdesign

Handmade Wood Pendant w... RamshackleStud... $85	PLYWOOD sterling silver... ballandchain $90	Faux Bois Wood Grain Fr... scarlettmade $30	Wood Pile - Fine Art Ph... DovieMoon $20
Carved our names in woo... HeatherJaneDes... $10	Woodland Teapot FloatingEarthC... $125	fancy chandelier in nat... uncommon $48	Wrist Cuff - Hand Embro... dottyral $28
tree stump - hand embro... MiniatureRhino $34	Twigs - Original Pencil... annarubyking $29	Modern Owl Print plantsandanima... $12.00	Zebrawood and Jade Tria... inbloomdesigns $30
Flowering Oak Bowl holzfurhaus $38	Lumberjack Calling Card... ReadyGo $25	Deer in the Woods. . . ... PaperPumpkin $14.5	50 Mini Matchbook Noteb... ReadyGo $48

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