I recently acquired some of the loveliest little "shadow puppet" cutouts from my favorite bookstore here in Williamsburg. The shop, in case anyone is visiting or lives here and has just been missing out, is on Bedford and is called "Spoonbill & Sugartown". They carry art and design books, and the occasional funny little card or stationary or, in this case, Victorian toy.
I strung them up on some of my beloved candy-striped bakery twine:
The only thing that is a little funny is that there is only one lady-arm! (She's the "swan" puppet, of course). I had such a nice afternoon in the company of these little things. This is the first day in a long time that I really just painted all day, and I'm planning to continue painting well into the night. I really only left the house this afternoon to stretch my legs, and get a bagel. It was a really good bagel, though...it had just come out of the oven. It occurred to me that I had never experienced a truly just-made bagel before.
Back to the painting business, though. Tomorrow maybe we will have a bit of showing and telling of what I have been working on. I am pleased to say, though that this afternoon I finished the "Christmas card" image, and I have her here to show to you:
Aren't they sweet? I really love a mix of super traditional Christmas colors with a bit of pink, a bit of chartreuse, a bit of grey.
And of course I love a hedgehog, any hedgehog, but especially one bearing gifts!
The original painting will be up in the shop shortly, and then the actual cards will be available in sets with matching envelopes when the card-sending out season really starts to commence. I am going to be so tickled to send out my own little Black Apple-ish Christmas cards this year...
More paintings tomorrow!
PS: If you are in need of a laugh, please look at today's particularly hilarious entry from the always hilarious Go Fug Yourself fashion critics. It killed me for some reason...
Comments (16)
That is the most adoreable Christmas card I've ever seen. Ahhhh .... so cute.
futuregirl · October 24, 2006 at 08:59 PM
I love the hedgie painting...of course! You know, I actually looked into getting a real hedgie last week. So weird to read about them. I'm thinking my chihuahua wouldn't appreciate the addition to our tiny family (me & her!) though!? Any word on adding more jewelry to the shop? I was so sad to miss out last time. Wah!
Jessica Hood · October 24, 2006 at 09:33 PM
I adore the elf! I would love to get a set of those cards! :)
geek+nerd · October 24, 2006 at 11:18 PM
Eek! She's gorgeous and I see she has found a home already. I'm looking forward to those cards.
Mama Urchin · October 24, 2006 at 11:48 PM
i totally heart your party kitty!!!!
so cute!
kuka · October 25, 2006 at 12:08 AM
THis is so fantastically original and I heart the colors!!!
I'm off to look at your shop!
MARYBETH · October 25, 2006 at 01:36 AM
The Card looks so amazingly sweet... Wish I could paint like that.... Peep into this amazing Christmas Blog at http://christmas4all.blogspot.com to check out some really cool stuffs and unique ideas
Sean Carter · October 25, 2006 at 03:43 AM
Those arms are just great. Weird.....but great. So looking forward to getting some of those cards. I love the green! Penelope cruz' outfit made me crease. xx
Janet · October 25, 2006 at 05:39 AM
It's Christmas already! I finally got a beautiful original painting! She's the showcase of my Christmas decorations and I think she may have to stay up all year long! Thank you!!!!
Anne Sheridan · October 25, 2006 at 09:43 AM
Oh dear! I LOVE those Christmas cards soooo much! Cannot wait!!
hillary · October 25, 2006 at 10:20 AM
Spoonbill is one of my favorite stores and Fabianos across the street makes a mean Greek salad. i like to sometimes pass by and look at all the beautiful books, they seem to have a great eye for perfect design books.
Mini Mini Market has great cards from all those lovel y companies every one is always posting about.
Jessica · October 25, 2006 at 11:47 AM
oooh, i love these shadow arms. perfect for the time of year! and your christmas girl and her prickly friend are just dear.
sarah · October 25, 2006 at 01:20 PM
I am a new fan of yours, checking in on your blog daily. You are really incredible. Your art is amazing. I love this Christmas card. I will be collecting a few prints for my daughter's bedroom when we move next month. I'm so excited about the very idea of it! Glad I found you.
Linda Garrison · October 25, 2006 at 03:17 PM
Me encanta tu trabajo
Felicitaciones
Aldo · October 25, 2006 at 03:54 PM
I love your christmas card! I just ordered and received your typewriter girl print and absolutely love it!
Laura · October 25, 2006 at 05:40 PM
Hey,
I know in your post you said the xmas cards will be available closer to the season. I'm definitely interested in buying a few packs. Would you be able to email me when they come in? I want to make sure I don't miss out!
Thanks so much,
Alyssa
Alyssa · November 04, 2006 at 12:23 PM