tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83827225449121271142024-02-01T19:12:46.950-08:00Inspired by the lost and the foundA blog dedicated to craft, DIY, featured cool new artists and products, as well as updates on my own personal artwork.Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-7513443920974920592011-08-17T20:27:00.000-07:002011-08-17T20:34:04.270-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO2uZENS2mbz4im59Mkn_3obwHuKhCt6Cgj7I9NN1XNilYUnwasSDFNvjMJsP-zFW9pEPcP7Wu2nMFXAvsSGCmkdEqDy_MMcYluR5X9UzPHPPbhyphenhyphenB6Z1A1vOcZ7KvKb5Lp44hIMWH7I2eH/s1600/Stripping+away+the+layers.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO2uZENS2mbz4im59Mkn_3obwHuKhCt6Cgj7I9NN1XNilYUnwasSDFNvjMJsP-zFW9pEPcP7Wu2nMFXAvsSGCmkdEqDy_MMcYluR5X9UzPHPPbhyphenhyphenB6Z1A1vOcZ7KvKb5Lp44hIMWH7I2eH/s400/Stripping+away+the+layers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642033566806366850" border="0" /></a>
<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://society6.com/rshankman/Stipping-Away-The-Layers_Print">"Stripping Away The Layers"</a>
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<br />This is one of my latest collages. I've been drawn to the simplicity of working in black and white lately. It's been fun, but I love color too much to stray for very long.
<br />Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-46175352978862238412011-04-08T01:12:00.000-07:002011-04-08T01:20:04.775-07:00Lines become Life<h6 style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="yiv151673090uiStreamMessage"><span style="font-size:130%;">Hey everyone!</span></h6><h6 style="font-weight: normal;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="yiv151673090uiStreamMessage"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="yiv151673090messageBody">I need you're help in voting for a design I created. Everyone PLEASE take a moment and score my design for a t-shirt on threadless.com. It will be up for 7 days, and in that time, I need as much support as possible, in order for it to go to print! If you don't like it - no worries, you don't </span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="yiv151673090messageBody">have to vote. BUT If you really do like it, feel free to give it a great score! If it goes to print i get $2,000, and much needed exposure!<br /></span></span></h6> <h6 style="font-weight: normal;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="yiv151673090uiStreamMessage"><span style="font-size:130%;">You can score the design by following the link below, or by clicking <a href="http://threadless.com/submission/334097/Lines_become_Life">HERE</a></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="yiv151673090messageBody">. (I'm pretty sure noaccount is necessary to score the design). Thank you in advance!<br /></span></span></h6><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><a href="http://threadless.com/submission/334097/Lines_become_Life">Score This Design!</a></span><h6 face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-weight: normal;" class="yiv151673090uiStreamMessage"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--GEXgf_Qlp4/TZ7ERcySKCI/AAAAAAAAAaE/-t9vAnZMejA/s1600/FatigueFront.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 325px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--GEXgf_Qlp4/TZ7ERcySKCI/AAAAAAAAAaE/-t9vAnZMejA/s400/FatigueFront.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593123591304652834" border="0" /></a></h6> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S5wAO1m0xNw/TZ7ERvi672I/AAAAAAAAAaM/vf_1zuo33YU/s1600/Oliveandpurple.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 358px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S5wAO1m0xNw/TZ7ERvi672I/AAAAAAAAAaM/vf_1zuo33YU/s400/Oliveandpurple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593123596340490082" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VtweBEipmKM/TZ7ER3ZRJxI/AAAAAAAAAaU/SQC7lq09gxU/s1600/Silver%2B2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VtweBEipmKM/TZ7ER3ZRJxI/AAAAAAAAAaU/SQC7lq09gxU/s400/Silver%2B2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593123598447486738" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CkBX2UGMwz8/TZ7ERxzlZJI/AAAAAAAAAac/6u8nFwZmcuc/s1600/Mulitipledesigns.jpg"><br /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://threadless.com/submission/334097/Lines_become_Life"></a>Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-25530278226978813622011-04-05T15:40:00.000-07:002011-04-05T16:02:37.552-07:00Moby Dick, Bees Wearing Crowns, A Violion, and Coffee<div style="text-align: center;">What do these things have in common? They are the subject matter featured in my art prints of course! These high quality prints can be produced on paper, canvas, and even laptop/phone cases. Different available sizes makes them affordable for all. You can purchase yours <a href="http://www.society6.com/studio/inspiredart/store">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GORS1LThWaM/TZufSevmWVI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/pA1wHPD8e7s/s1600/mobydickphone.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GORS1LThWaM/TZufSevmWVI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/pA1wHPD8e7s/s400/mobydickphone.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592238502149773650" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.society6.com/studio/inspiredart/Moby_Dick/prints">Moby Dick (The White Whale)</a><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4TNezePgsY8/TZud4spHeQI/AAAAAAAAAZk/8T_iGjw9Hfg/s1600/greselda.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 328px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4TNezePgsY8/TZud4spHeQI/AAAAAAAAAZk/8T_iGjw9Hfg/s400/greselda.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592236959692454146" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.society6.com/studio/inspiredart/Greselda/prints">Griselda</a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpTxtz6s3n1Wh_u1NiyEq8z7i-FXgn8XLX-pgjrLjIxxQxYK8xRpeTxDe7LOtJ_LbKw6tPu490ZwXFl8yLdNX_8Jy6pbpe8o5IgwZH2vSkntQSHlHi9Ga5mGzNhuZftpv3eJ0qFtYuZ84/s1600/coffeemanphone.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpTxtz6s3n1Wh_u1NiyEq8z7i-FXgn8XLX-pgjrLjIxxQxYK8xRpeTxDe7LOtJ_LbKw6tPu490ZwXFl8yLdNX_8Jy6pbpe8o5IgwZH2vSkntQSHlHi9Ga5mGzNhuZftpv3eJ0qFtYuZ84/s400/coffeemanphone.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592236953696853474" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.society6.com/studio/inspiredart/Superheroes_SF/prints"><br />Coffee man</a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitXg1LHTQ1HYf89j73AgSscA3CPwNfFMYvQu4PkvmuIErR034ISKDgakYcw_lVgSz5QkDgOnzGn0W59TcjNqXCm2MDpz5uLGqVW0ayPTfJ3gnc5iZhQZNvgZ-gdk42ZzuZ2koCkyUP_taP/s1600/beesphone.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitXg1LHTQ1HYf89j73AgSscA3CPwNfFMYvQu4PkvmuIErR034ISKDgakYcw_lVgSz5QkDgOnzGn0W59TcjNqXCm2MDpz5uLGqVW0ayPTfJ3gnc5iZhQZNvgZ-gdk42ZzuZ2koCkyUP_taP/s400/beesphone.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592236946135904210" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.society6.com/studio/inspiredart/Crown_of_Bees/prints">Crown of Bees</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-34174492082291345772010-09-23T10:07:00.000-07:002010-09-23T10:45:32.426-07:00Architectual Ceramics<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYp55XtuY5nxszRKYvp2VFePgzaW49fIZ1tolGcVN8UHgQ4wuoO3EkBS11BGeQ4kUdYuEhvwDL2ok9Qyonrg-uNQxXfammvTn9sGC38u3ygB_HmJHl_jfvpo4j88ll5jAVM_5BnqDQjtzB/s1600/crawford3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYp55XtuY5nxszRKYvp2VFePgzaW49fIZ1tolGcVN8UHgQ4wuoO3EkBS11BGeQ4kUdYuEhvwDL2ok9Qyonrg-uNQxXfammvTn9sGC38u3ygB_HmJHl_jfvpo4j88ll5jAVM_5BnqDQjtzB/s400/crawford3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520163503123211250" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6fZBAx3IyEA0afXKVA5DtPNYcLF0aX3W28W_OjbUlH00zUyXXYTNPejcqgN8Vmplr-dDt18r6wq3F9iBiuwGsPDiGyl2QqMqLApk-wgGcZKlo8ohOy_ZUzX7Htx2CZ40cyuoBJumFmtMc/s1600/crawford4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6fZBAx3IyEA0afXKVA5DtPNYcLF0aX3W28W_OjbUlH00zUyXXYTNPejcqgN8Vmplr-dDt18r6wq3F9iBiuwGsPDiGyl2QqMqLApk-wgGcZKlo8ohOy_ZUzX7Htx2CZ40cyuoBJumFmtMc/s400/crawford4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520162987909258802" border="0" /></a><br />I thought I would mix it up a bit and focus on ceramics today or more particularly, the work of Cameron Crawford. During my undergrad studies at CSU Chico, Cameron was a teacher in the ceramics department. Recently while cleaning out my closet, I came across a post card promoting one of his past gallery shows. On the front was a picture of one of his pieces - I had forgotten how beautiful they were.<br /><br />While he has a large body of work, many which are brightly colored, I am particularly drawn to the pieces that have soft neutral tones. To me, these are the most reminiscent of old buildings in a state of decay. They evoke the same reaction in me that I once had in an old abandoned theater. It was both hauntingly beautiful and strangely sad to look at. The theater was filled with gorgeous, ornate details in the architecture and furnishings. Unfortunately, years of neglect had taken their toll. Drapes were torn and disintegrating, plaster was crumbling and the balcony was falling apart. Despite such advanced decay, it was not hard to picture what it must have looked like at the peak of its time. In some ways, it's faded beauty was even more striking now, made prominent in the rubble. What was left had stood the test of time. It was quite moving. Needless to say, Cameron's pieces always remind me of that theatre and I wanted to share them today.Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-28144758319543170792010-09-17T20:02:00.001-07:002010-09-17T20:34:36.240-07:00Living Exteriors<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/TJQyC3I536I/AAAAAAAAAYU/ZQfjUva3KYk/s1600/LivingExterior.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518090468178124706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/TJQyC3I536I/AAAAAAAAAYU/ZQfjUva3KYk/s400/LivingExterior.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/TJQx812YGEI/AAAAAAAAAYM/VIsH0aNddI4/s1600/Exterior.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518090364752762946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 182px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/TJQx812YGEI/AAAAAAAAAYM/VIsH0aNddI4/s400/Exterior.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq3F2rn1QrXDQKOSkpREbMPZIwTrmHwobC3VfvHVnpYOS37D7b33szXiqqf9efQNrwt7zEkAf-4lrb5iTuvi9GgEZntQLPbIXmurwrtkxSeUPc236nwmuSMrMBXKM9nij_hmXL7BRUJqH8/s1600/Exterior2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518090051686739330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq3F2rn1QrXDQKOSkpREbMPZIwTrmHwobC3VfvHVnpYOS37D7b33szXiqqf9efQNrwt7zEkAf-4lrb5iTuvi9GgEZntQLPbIXmurwrtkxSeUPc236nwmuSMrMBXKM9nij_hmXL7BRUJqH8/s400/Exterior2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><div> I have recently started getting back into assemblage and I have to say, it has been incredibly rewarding. Day after day I wake up inspired and ready to work. It's as if the pieces just come pouring out of me. And collecting the materials is just as fun. Whether it be beach combing for driftwood, creek walking for stones, or yard-saling it up for discarded "junk," I always seem to end up with something special. I work with found objects, which personally makes it more interesting and engaging for me. I'm particularly fascinated by old scrap wood and hardware. It leaves me wondering where each object has been. Was it once shiny, new and loved? Was it part of someones home? If so, who lived there? It's interesting to speculate on its past and on the trajectory that brought it to it's current state of decay. </div><br /><div> The last few days have ended in excellent treasures. Yesterday I was able to nab some ornate table legs, broken statue feet and various other interesting tidbits, after responding to an ad for free scrap wood on Craigslist. Today I explored an old abandoned shack in the middle of the woods, and was able to find all sorts of old rusty hardware and interesting pieces of wood laying buried amongst the ruble. I now have enough supplies to keep creating for several weeks. Just thinking about it makes me happy. Above is a piece I finished this afternoon. I'd like to think i've used these discarded parts to create an intimate little piece of architecture all in its own. I'd be very interested to hear other peoples thoughts or reactions to the above piece.</div></div></div></div>Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-41705633494975243152010-09-15T16:34:00.000-07:002010-09-15T16:45:05.530-07:00Time To Spread My Wings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/TJFZ075b19I/AAAAAAAAAX0/HGulJzoo1ZE/s1600/awaywego.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 219px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/TJFZ075b19I/AAAAAAAAAX0/HGulJzoo1ZE/s320/awaywego.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517289784472229842" border="0" /></a><br />This year has brought about many changes in my life, which has inspired me to bring about even more change. Particularly, I have been focusing on what I can do to create more happiness and meaning in my life. As a first step, I have decided to start taking more risks (in a good way) and not letting myself be held back by fears and "what-ifs". In the spirit of this new and exciting time of branching out and exploring the world in new ways, I created this collage. It's a friendly reminder that taking chances in life doesn't have to be a scary thing. Infact, many times it can be quite a fun adventure. ...And away we go!Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-34844564823696905992010-09-13T11:38:00.000-07:002010-09-13T12:12:39.367-07:00Science Meets Whimsy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdZuB4hQJRaV0j63KRDcKmE7FAa-q5nJBYJRpULFT5yv9VqgwRI-JjgTtxiQrwlYbrBI31UB_knYALxDsp2i9kjIi_QTmGdOndayVD2KNcgHrSpLpQuF_PdCrO1mTITmBK6IJMfZC1uy-R/s1600/ernstHaeckel3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdZuB4hQJRaV0j63KRDcKmE7FAa-q5nJBYJRpULFT5yv9VqgwRI-JjgTtxiQrwlYbrBI31UB_knYALxDsp2i9kjIi_QTmGdOndayVD2KNcgHrSpLpQuF_PdCrO1mTITmBK6IJMfZC1uy-R/s320/ernstHaeckel3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516471415918748226" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifxyjit-2P96mLk1KGqDyL9kWEnp6t6NszO0M0VW-1QXg-9eBeFllYkIcOBHrNWsX941lv9gd5SPQHOyjDt9cgk_wmwV-fGXdqUxoI9xTtTq8MyC8jQOS-Cfod40M9UIGYTo4ImA01P7Kj/s1600/ernstHaeckel2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifxyjit-2P96mLk1KGqDyL9kWEnp6t6NszO0M0VW-1QXg-9eBeFllYkIcOBHrNWsX941lv9gd5SPQHOyjDt9cgk_wmwV-fGXdqUxoI9xTtTq8MyC8jQOS-Cfod40M9UIGYTo4ImA01P7Kj/s320/ernstHaeckel2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516470873260767634" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_NIblW5ecsgjmKw_Q3yJrcnT1tmSJawrKa-GANca-zOwEdu2XaVehnyYac8lGQ2EpTpAbFw15IMW38HN4jciUyRQun2aE6QZ1XJywA4cesrZ7R1g4x_yBINO8nDYA33jY4ptqSTtNuVk/s1600/ernsthaeckel5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_NIblW5ecsgjmKw_Q3yJrcnT1tmSJawrKa-GANca-zOwEdu2XaVehnyYac8lGQ2EpTpAbFw15IMW38HN4jciUyRQun2aE6QZ1XJywA4cesrZ7R1g4x_yBINO8nDYA33jY4ptqSTtNuVk/s320/ernsthaeckel5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516470768609847346" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP9iK2gYuuJp5cwu2kTkqrioPZxVo-8oRt9OkFhCRhKzqiqneeR9P23uRjcxsfcMi2IpyBLcDIIrldNfEj5FcitQseb2RXBPjCI2EjS_wDvqEQ_p1grY4mCvy3zENrvpTAJkA4onbWoIDT/s1600/ernstHackel4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 189px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP9iK2gYuuJp5cwu2kTkqrioPZxVo-8oRt9OkFhCRhKzqiqneeR9P23uRjcxsfcMi2IpyBLcDIIrldNfEj5FcitQseb2RXBPjCI2EjS_wDvqEQ_p1grY4mCvy3zENrvpTAJkA4onbWoIDT/s320/ernstHackel4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516470363619685298" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsVHHiVv5RGOYquuBqgLmI4t4_chukrUW_hx3MlbCCtoqHZAeO-pmJXBvnEdWHvaqDlL3O0wPSQLEoW33NX_cuWlZEyvx6nxjYFsv2Rsc2vlT91SIQQmNMcfY4OtRsVaPlyd0cc-mED0I/s1600/ernstHaeckel.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsVHHiVv5RGOYquuBqgLmI4t4_chukrUW_hx3MlbCCtoqHZAeO-pmJXBvnEdWHvaqDlL3O0wPSQLEoW33NX_cuWlZEyvx6nxjYFsv2Rsc2vlT91SIQQmNMcfY4OtRsVaPlyd0cc-mED0I/s320/ernstHaeckel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516469926289537826" border="0" /></a>Talk about the find of the day. I stumbled across these illustrations by biologist, philosopher and artist Ernst Haeckel, and immediately fell in love with his work. While I have the utmost respect for scientific drawings, I have always found them to be a bit stark, detatched and lacking in personal expression. Which is, of course, the purpose of them: to portray something as a biological record, not a personal interpretation. It has always struck me as a bit of a paradox really. Yet there is something different about the illustrations of Ernst Haeckel. They seem to have an emotional quality to them, while still remaining faithful to true scientific form. It's as if Scientific illustration merged with Art Nouveau into some glorious new fusion.<br /><br />To view more information on Ernst Haeckel, who was quite an interesting man, click <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernst_Haeckel">here</a>.<br />You may also purchase a book of his illustrations on Amazon, titled<span id="btAsinTitle" style=""><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Art-Forms-Nature-Haeckel-Monographs/dp/3791319906"><span style="font-size:100%;">Art Forms in Nature: The Prints of Ernst Haeckel </span></a></span><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span id="btAsinTitle" style=""></span></span>Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-75137429314081727972010-09-08T13:01:00.000-07:002010-09-08T13:17:27.902-07:00Lin Olofsdotter Illustrations<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/TIfvBibZlwI/AAAAAAAAAW0/WR11spzoYZQ/s1600/treelife.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 248px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/TIfvBibZlwI/AAAAAAAAAW0/WR11spzoYZQ/s320/treelife.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514639078439098114" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/TIfu1WMJzYI/AAAAAAAAAWs/d8zKXP_rKJY/s1600/Predator_selfportrait.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/TIfu1WMJzYI/AAAAAAAAAWs/d8zKXP_rKJY/s320/Predator_selfportrait.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514638868995493250" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/TIft1BHbP8I/AAAAAAAAAWk/E46JPPr6MJs/s1600/untitled.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/TIft1BHbP8I/AAAAAAAAAWk/E46JPPr6MJs/s320/untitled.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514637763826892738" border="0" /></a><br />These beautifully vibrant pieces are created by artist Lin Olofsdotter. They are full of rich vibrant colors and heavy shapes which she has managed to combined with delicate line weight in each illustration. The result is pure whimsical goodness. For more on this artist, visit her official site <a href="http://www.olofsdotter.com/">here</a>.Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-45557454844115872692010-09-07T08:57:00.000-07:002010-09-07T09:10:02.851-07:00Words Create Worlds<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/TIZjr4od_0I/AAAAAAAAAWc/C5fZvBV7a38/s1600/ANAGRAM_Octopus.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 226px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/TIZjr4od_0I/AAAAAAAAAWc/C5fZvBV7a38/s320/ANAGRAM_Octopus.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514204399349399362" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/TIZjnb0uWqI/AAAAAAAAAWU/6JNah_o9Glw/s1600/ANAGRAM_Knights.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 226px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/TIZjnb0uWqI/AAAAAAAAAWU/6JNah_o9Glw/s320/ANAGRAM_Knights.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514204322896698018" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSNbjVg_CcR0CMW_r5mdlDCDwrEcMx9mS6M48MhxgT_vQNh8Y8yveRS8bzn2-YZhqurVADOT54Ifp_4hbbXd5fy6XZ3hQ1eUdZVVRyJf8naPpJIdsVQSAzHumsGUAl9mZQpZUWc2QWqxYl/s1600/ANAGRAM_Bandits.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSNbjVg_CcR0CMW_r5mdlDCDwrEcMx9mS6M48MhxgT_vQNh8Y8yveRS8bzn2-YZhqurVADOT54Ifp_4hbbXd5fy6XZ3hQ1eUdZVVRyJf8naPpJIdsVQSAzHumsGUAl9mZQpZUWc2QWqxYl/s320/ANAGRAM_Bandits.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514204241084745394" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />These beautiful images are from a brilliant ad campaign for Anagram Bookshop in Prague, Czech republic. I could look at these all day. They are absolutely fantastic.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-46037726150934515632010-08-28T15:28:00.000-07:002010-08-28T15:35:04.073-07:00Assemblage Using Found ObjectsToday I pulled out all sorts of objects and art supplies I've been collecting and spread them all over my living room floor. Going through these objects, I'm so inspired! I've decided to start a new series of assemblage pieces. Some will be short projects, that I will complete in a day. Some will take weeks. What's important is that it will be an ongoing process, and I will constantly be creating. Below is the first of my series, made entirely from found objects.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/THmOrOK2LOI/AAAAAAAAAVk/0bm8R7HW0DQ/s1600/plight+of+the+sheepp.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/THmOrOK2LOI/AAAAAAAAAVk/0bm8R7HW0DQ/s320/plight+of+the+sheepp.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510592492253621474" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Plight of the Sheep</span><br /></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-22685384519129768192010-08-24T18:13:00.000-07:002010-08-24T18:16:22.117-07:00My Artist Facebook Fan PageJoin me on facebook and get updates on new art, works in progress and more! You can become a fan by following this link <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rachael-Shankman-fine-art-and-illustration/121334821246634?ref=mf">here</a>. While you're there, feel free to leave a comment in the guest book (found under discussions) and say hi!Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-60733609258792716972010-08-24T12:00:00.000-07:002010-08-24T12:11:31.215-07:00Internet Crazy!I'm back! I took a long break from this blog while I finished up my graduate school program, but I can now officially say I have my master's degree in illustration!! It's going to take some getting used to, but I'm actually going to have free time on my hands to focus on building my career as an artist, and creating work that I love!<br /><br />As a first step, I've been working on my official artist website, which is now up and running. Check it out when you get a chance, I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on my work!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/THQYUmgE7EI/AAAAAAAAAVU/JFyEV6SwjWA/s1600/webhomeimage.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 195px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/THQYUmgE7EI/AAAAAAAAAVU/JFyEV6SwjWA/s320/webhomeimage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509054986392497218" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.Rachaelshankman.com">http://www.Rachaelshankman.com</a><br /></div>Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-76077973865006322922008-04-22T20:21:00.000-07:002008-12-09T12:57:33.968-08:00Wonderfull Illustrations of Simone JessupI stumbled across these illustrations by Simone Jessup today. I think they are absolutely gorgeous - especially the bird one. Each one of her illustrations are different, and I highly recommend visiting her <a href="http://www.simonejessup.com/site.html">website</a>.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192277292769350626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/SA6ssBrYE-I/AAAAAAAAAOQ/nTHvjKrvoFA/s320/simone_jessup2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/SA6ssRrYE_I/AAAAAAAAAOY/mh61soOUKkE/s1600-h/simone_jessup1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192277297064317938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/SA6ssRrYE_I/AAAAAAAAAOY/mh61soOUKkE/s320/simone_jessup1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/SA6rtBrYE6I/AAAAAAAAANw/T5xK8yhqzcY/s1600-h/02_10.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192276210437591970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/SA6rtBrYE6I/AAAAAAAAANw/T5xK8yhqzcY/s320/02_10.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-67382808177147989972008-04-17T17:47:00.000-07:002008-12-09T12:57:34.318-08:00My Newest Collage<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/SAfw2iQ1fTI/AAAAAAAAANo/byo3e3Fy-CY/s1600-h/img4_bak.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190381915268807986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/SAfw2iQ1fTI/AAAAAAAAANo/byo3e3Fy-CY/s320/img4_bak.JPG" border="0" /></a> "Poems by a Little Girl"<br /><br /><br />This is the project I've been working on for the last two weeks. After being unhappy with my initial version, I was reluctant to start over after so much hard work. But I'm glad I did, because this version was much more successful in my opinion. If you'd like to inquire about prints, you can in the comment section of this post, or by contacting me in my etsy shop at <a href="http://www.trublue.etsy.com/">http://www.trublue.etsy.com/</a> Generally, prints in my shop are priced as follows:<br />4x6 .................$8<br />5x7................$10<br />8x10..............$15<br />I can also do special orders prints on canvas or watercolor paper. Pricing for this extra service depends on each individual order.<br /></div>Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-18619250933124260192008-04-16T09:59:00.000-07:002008-04-16T10:03:21.816-07:00I'm featured today on L.M. GLAM's BlogYou really must check out her blog. You can see her amazing work there, as well as the work of other featured sellers. You can even have a chance to win some of it! Check it out at <a href="http://www.lmglam.blogspot.com/">http://www.lmglam.blogspot.com/</a>Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-68607400560777306342008-04-13T19:21:00.000-07:002008-04-13T19:25:00.542-07:00My Treasury Made the Front Page of Etsy!!!Unfortunately I missed it! Since I already spend way to much time on there, I decided I would take a break yesterday so that I could attend to some of the other neglected areas of my life. And what happens? My treasury makes the front page. The one day I'm not on etsy and the thing I want most to happen happens. Still you've got to laugh. I'm happy just knowing it made it anyway. But I'd be alot happier if I could find a screen shot of it!Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-38847922308775153892008-04-11T13:35:00.000-07:002008-12-09T12:57:35.069-08:00Tips on How to be More Earth Conscious with Your Packing and Gift Wrapping<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188106673883463442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R__biDmoPxI/AAAAAAAAANY/ih_tyEKPEu0/s320/spirit%2520creek%25201%2520-%2520large.jpg" border="0" /><span style="color:#009900;">I received something in the mail yesterday from ebay, and I found the seller's choice in packaging very disturbing. The item itself was about 3" long, and weighed no more that a few ounces. Yet it came wrapped up in a wad of bubble wrap the size of a grapefruit. This in turn was surrounded by a hefty amount of packing paper, and the whole thing was in a big box. </span><br /><p><span style="color:#009900;">When I see things like that, it makes me wonder what the seller was thinking. I figure it can only be one of two things: either they don't know any eco-friendly was to package items, or they do, but just don't care. While I can't help with the latter, I can certain provide people with a few tips on how to wrap and package items effectively, while minimizing its impact on the earth. Here are some tips for a greener way to wrap and send your delicates. </span><br /></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">1. Get Creative With Your Wrapping Paper:</span></strong><br /></p><ul><li><span style="color:#009900;">I found that recycled brown paper makes a very simple and beautiful wrapping paper. It is especially beautiful if you finish with a nice silk ribbon (the brown really offsets the colors) or some sort of natural touch, such as a sea shell or some small flowers. You know that ever-growing collection of brown paper grocery bags that you hate to throw out, but never seem to have a use for? Now you can finally put them to good use, by using their reverse side (the side without the print). </span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#009900;">Newspaper is a great alternative to informal wrapping jobs. However, if you need something a little fancier, use pages of book print. Now before you go cutting up perfectly good books, I suggest finding ones at thrift stores or yard sales that already have some damage to them. I was able to find several old books that had been in a flood and had severe water damage. While many of the pages were ruined, a great deal of them were perfectly intact and salvageable. You can leave the book print white, or give it a quick antique look by soaking the page in tea or coffee, then drying them under a heavy item (this prevents the paper from wrinkling as it dries).</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"><strong></strong></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"><strong>2. Lose the Styrofoam Packing Peanuts!</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#009900;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Try these ideas instead:</span></span></span></p><span style="color:#009900;"></span><ul><li><span style="color:#009900;">Use the cast offs from your paper shredder as filler to your packages.</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#009900;">Use your left over plastic grocery bags to pack delicate items in.</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#009900;">Get creative with egg cartons! They are great for protecting a large array of items.</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#009900;">Save and boxes or bubble envelopes that you receive in the mail and re-use them</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#009900;">Take advantage of Cornstarch Packing peanuts. They are truly the best. They are made of 100% cornstarch, so they are edible (although I wouldn't recommend it). They dissolve completely in water and leave no toxic waste behind. These packing peanuts were originally created with the intention of being a breakfast cereal, but because of it's poor taste, it was re-purposed as a packing material. You can buy these from almost any moving company, or on the web. For a recipe and directions on how to make your own cornstarch packing peanuts, click </span><a href="http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache:LLm4y9QH3nIJ:www.ipse.psu.edu/activities/polymers/packingpeanuts_activity.pdf+how+to+make+cornstarch+packing+peanuts&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us"><span style="color:#009900;">here</span></a><span style="color:#009900;">.</span></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">3. A Few Last Things to Remember:</span></strong><br /></p><ul><li><span style="color:#009900;">Ship early to avoid having to ship by air. Energy costs for sending a package for next day delivery are four times higher than the cost of ground shipping. So try to use ground shipping whenever possible.</span></li><br /><li><span style="color:#009900;">Make sure you use enough material to protect and secure your item, but don't go overboard. Use only what you need.</span></li><br /></ul><p><span style="color:#009900;">Now your on your way to greener packaging! Keep up the good work, and thank you for your interest in staying green.</span></p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br /><div></div>Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-73246759618736620442008-04-08T22:21:00.000-07:002008-12-09T12:57:35.853-08:00Eco Friendly Featured Artist: Unconventionalida<div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9233849"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187115003154180722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R_xVnOQaqnI/AAAAAAAAAM4/8i9ygoT_K_M/s320/il_430xN_18472923.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9233849">She has Always Loved the Trees </a><br /></span><br />Today's featured artist is Unconventionalida. I saw her work and was instantly charmed by her unique style and unforgetable characters. There is a sweetness and warmth to each of her paintings, along with a touch of meloncholy. Unconventionalida sells both originals and prints, with a price range to fit any budget. All of her paintings are done on recycled wood.<br /><br /><br />Here's what she says about her work:<br />"I whole heartedly LOVE every character that comes out of my pen. Everything is a magnificent choice for me..the type of wood I will use, the grain, a male or female, old or young...The wood that I use is "rescued" from a cabinet shop in the Bitterroot Mountains.*I can't bear to see lovely wood burned just because it isn't large enough*"<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187115617334504066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R_xWK-QaqoI/AAAAAAAAANA/iguBg4iNbFk/s200/il_430xN_14439127.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7995494">The Queer Little House on the Hill</a></span><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187116291644369554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R_xWyOQaqpI/AAAAAAAAANI/XA8oTintmyA/s200/il_430xN_21884824.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10278283">Bianca, the Albino Twin</a></span> </div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187116815630379682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R_xXQuQaqqI/AAAAAAAAANQ/r0U5-xxp0XY/s200/il_430xN_18268627.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7611156">The Lollipop Forest in Blue</a></span></p><p align="center">You can visit her shop at <a href="http://www.unconventionalida.etsy.com/">http://www.unconventionalida.etsy.com/</a></p><p align="center"></p>Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-26591891702836664592008-04-06T22:24:00.001-07:002008-12-09T12:57:36.788-08:00Featured Collage/Photomontage Artists<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUnOtslDij0xa0WxU6hH2MqsbLzb0qGTgraDBQcnTMt4X2pRYmSNIYio1El_qqGurqtR3Gz5hrBMpiP8j3XiLDcm04lf547C02M8JC1RHfY0jTQIt-EcBeJT_mrMx8wggjVX8rRkJLXhDl/s1600-h/IMG.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186370397558974994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUnOtslDij0xa0WxU6hH2MqsbLzb0qGTgraDBQcnTMt4X2pRYmSNIYio1El_qqGurqtR3Gz5hrBMpiP8j3XiLDcm04lf547C02M8JC1RHfY0jTQIt-EcBeJT_mrMx8wggjVX8rRkJLXhDl/s320/IMG.jpg" border="0" /></a> "<span style="font-size:85%;">Encounters of the mind" </span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Click </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10826265"><span style="font-size:85%;">here</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> to view this collage in my shop</span></div><div align="center">.</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left">I decided to bring some of my collages out of retirement, and sell prints of them in my shop. In honor of this, I decided to focus today's blog on collage. So I hit the web to discover other collage artists out there. There are many different styles of collage existing, but I noticed that I tend to be drawn to similiar types. Here are a few pieces that struck my attention for one reason or another</div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186372579402361394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R_myYeQaqjI/AAAAAAAAAMY/oEAjhx4Oavk/s320/c045.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;">"The Jack of all Trades" </span><span style="font-size:85%;">by </span><a href="http://www.heavydutypress.com/collages/gallery"><span style="font-size:85%;">Mister "Michael David Jerome Hoffmann Koppa" </span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">(as he calls himself)<br /></span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186374305979214402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R_mz8-QaqkI/AAAAAAAAAMg/vihdAl630-Y/s320/ThePathwayHomeWeb.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;">"The Pathway Home" - by </span><a href="http://www.tendingdreams.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Kim Birdsong</span></a></p><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"></p><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186377084823054946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R_m2euQaqmI/AAAAAAAAAMw/DbXJWnAYERc/s200/given.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">"Given" - by </span><a href="http://www.salaczar.com/collage.html"><span style="font-size:85%;">David Wallace<br /></span></a></p>Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-32971826656323138842008-04-03T07:08:00.000-07:002008-12-09T12:57:40.005-08:00Eco Friendly Featured Artist: Infusion<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R_Tqi-QaqeI/AAAAAAAAALw/2r1zNPjgEp4/s1600-h/Infusion.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185026957558589922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R_Tqi-QaqeI/AAAAAAAAALw/2r1zNPjgEp4/s320/Infusion.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;color:#cc6600;"> </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10509224"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#cc6600;">Half Moon Sling </span></a><span style="font-size:85%;color:#006600;">- made from reclaimed cotton and ripstop<br /></span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#006600;">Todays featured artist is Infusion, who creates her work from beautiful recycled, natural fabrics. Using such materials as organic hemp, linen, cotton, silk, wool and kapok, Infusion's pieces not only look and feel great, they also come with peace of mind. And with prices compareable to that of traditional fabrics, you can't go wrong. </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#006600;">Here's what she has to say: </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#006600;">"Here at infusion, we are all about Life. There is a new focus needed. Let's work toward sustaining Life. Infusion products are made with reclaimed, recycled, organic and sustainable fibers and fabrics. We love to emphasize what is natural, reduce the toxic load, and lighten our footstep on the earth..." </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#006600;">You can visit her shop at</span> <a href="http://www.infusion.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#cc6600;">http://www.infusion.etsy.com/</span></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185028340538059250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R_TrzeQaqfI/AAAAAAAAAL4/_Hnpi8UsR6k/s200/infusion2.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10651015"><span style="color:#cc6600;">Hemp Tote</span></a><span style="color:#cc6600;"> </span><span style="color:#006600;">- Made from 100% Organic Romanian Hemp<br /></span></span></div><div align="center"><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185030084294781442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R_TtY-QaqgI/AAAAAAAAAMA/dTjJQlSk1f4/s200/infusion3.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10729607"><span style="color:#cc6600;">Herbal Infusion Pillows </span></a>- made of reclaimed raw silk, and organic hemp. Filled with Sage and Lavendar.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-57450537167440845152008-04-01T22:19:00.000-07:002008-12-09T12:57:40.117-08:00Vintage Button Bobbies<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R_MZGuQaqYI/AAAAAAAAALA/AIfzRcAn8tQ/s1600-h/DSC02997.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184515199320369538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R_MZGuQaqYI/AAAAAAAAALA/AIfzRcAn8tQ/s320/DSC02997.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>I am in love with these. They make me think of lazy summers and old fashioned romance. I have a few pairs that I've had forever, but decided to make a new batch for fun. So I pulled out my stash of vintage buttons that I snagged from my grandmother (isn't it just great when grandmothers clean out their closets?) and I set to work. Who says bobby pins are just for girls? We women can still pull them off in a fun flirty way, and I excercise my right to do so! These are available now for purchase <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10704531">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10704531</a></div><div> </div></div>Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-58514931227021654042008-03-31T19:11:00.000-07:002008-12-09T12:57:40.619-08:00Vintage Sin Ring<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R_Ga_eQaqWI/AAAAAAAAAKw/AwWoa7YpoJc/s1600-h/DSC02966.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184095061324507490" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R_Ga_eQaqWI/AAAAAAAAAKw/AwWoa7YpoJc/s200/DSC02966.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R_Ga_OQaqVI/AAAAAAAAAKo/h_KxvRGvAf4/s1600-h/DSC02960.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184095057029540178" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R_Ga_OQaqVI/AAAAAAAAAKo/h_KxvRGvAf4/s200/DSC02960.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>I've got a new batch of rings and accessories coming out within the next two weeks. This is the first in line, and it is up for sale right now in my shop. The text is from an actual advertisement in 1941. How cool is that? I love looking through old magazines, they are so much fun. I found a big batch of old magazines at an estate sale. Unfortunately, many of them had water damage - which is a shame. But the plus side is that I felt fine about cutting them up since they were already damaged. Estate sales really are the best.</div>Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-79181128300088323582008-03-30T10:28:00.001-07:002008-03-30T10:30:28.318-07:00Featured!Yesterday I was featured on Celeste Jean's blog at <a href="http://cjswoodlandshed.blogspot.com/">http://cjswoodlandshed.blogspot.com/</a><br />Check it out! There are all sorts of interesting artist's being featured there.Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-57728703511462260862008-03-27T22:36:00.000-07:002008-12-09T12:57:41.747-08:00Recycled Art<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I'm always inspired by what other artists can create out of recycled items. Here are a few featured pieces that I found interesting.<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182663793537886434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R-yFQuQaqOI/AAAAAAAAAJw/Kg8QR4ykA3Q/s200/0902linda-raynsford.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">Linda Raynsford made this sculpture, titled "Link," out of discarded painted metal, tool boxes, cabinets, and car parts.<br /><br /></p><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182663797832853746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R-yFQ-QaqPI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/NL-MOo7pNqk/s200/0902marta-thoma.jpg" border="0" />This amazing sculpture, titled "Earth Tear" by Marta Thoma is made out of steel rebar and recycled plastic vodka bottles!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182666048395716882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R-yHT-QaqRI/AAAAAAAAAKI/cv-W8ZUoCek/s200/wave_37inch_firebowl_2.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">Artist <a href="http://www.johntunger.com/2006/10/john_t_unger_ar.html">John T. Unger</a> uses recycled steel to create these goregous <a href="http://johntunger.typepad.com/artbuzz/recycle_art/">fire pits</a>.<br /></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R-yJkeQaqUI/AAAAAAAAAKg/7cpvy-c32CQ/s1600-h/eveninggown.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182668530886814018" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R-yJkeQaqUI/AAAAAAAAAKg/7cpvy-c32CQ/s200/eveninggown.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo by Bob Easton </span></p><p align="center">This entire gown is made out of plastic bags!!! Artist Jayne Ottesen used knitted, ironed and sewn plastic grocery bags to create this gown. </p>Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382722544912127114.post-11677223427375126712008-03-26T18:36:00.000-07:002008-12-09T12:57:42.722-08:00Finds of the day<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R-r_5OQaqMI/AAAAAAAAAJg/v2bw-4BZoew/s1600-h/091707_01_L.jpg"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182235679787755714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R-r_5OQaqMI/AAAAAAAAAJg/v2bw-4BZoew/s320/091707_01_L.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color:#ff6600;"> </span><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store//Modcloth/Apartment/Bubble+World+Wall+Art"><span style="color:#339999;">Bubble World Wall</span></a><span style="color:#ff6600;"> Art by Emma Florence Harrison $24.99<br /></span></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">I fell in love with a new website called ModCloth. I came across it this afternoon and ended up browsing for a full hour! Thankfully I was able to justify it because I had just the entire morning cleaning my house ;)<br /><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Here are some of my favorite things I stumbled across (they had clothing too, but that will have to be different post!):<br /></span></div><span style="color:#ff6600;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182234240973711538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R-r-leQaqLI/AAAAAAAAAJY/F9Wkr-i3xGQ/s320/010208_08_L.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#ff6600;">These </span><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/Womens/Accessories/Bags+and+Wallets/Nature+Cute+Mini+Mirror"><span style="color:#339999;">Nature Cute Mini Mirrors</span></a><span style="color:#ff6600;"> are too cute resist - especially at $6.99 each.<br /></span></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182231719827908754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R-r8SuQaqJI/AAAAAAAAAJI/GieTl1C6f2Q/s320/031008_09.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;">I instantly fell in love with this <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/Womens/Accessories/Necklaces/Just+My+Type+Necklace"><span style="color:#339999;">Just My Type Necklace</span></a> by Tilly Boom $27.99</span><br /><br /><br /></span><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></p><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><span style="color:#ff6600;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182234082059921570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R-r-cOQaqKI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/RqWenjcq1hQ/s320/022708_10.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#ff6600;">I was just looking at a pair of these in a thrift store. Perfect for adding 50's flare to your kitchen. </span><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store//Modcloth/Apartment/Retro+Napkin+Holder"><span style="color:#339999;">Retro Napkin Holder</span></a><span style="color:#ff6600;">, $11.99 each.<br /><br /></span></span><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182236594615789778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fzOslSUuLaQ/R-sAueQaqNI/AAAAAAAAAJo/6XZLa0pyqkc/s320/082307_12.jpg" border="0" /></span></p></div><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store//Modcloth/Apartment/Music+Lover+Pillowcases"><span style="color:#339999;">Music Lover Pillow Cases</span></a><span style="color:#ff6600;"> $24.99</span></span></p>Rachael Shankmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230377426431780897noreply@blogger.com0