I'm hard at work again...I love it when my brain feels like an idea factory (which, let me tell you, isn't all the time). I'm toying around with ideas for stationary, the sheet kind as well as the postcard kind we all know I'm so fond of. I've also got a new tea-towel print curing in the dryer, and sketches for new paintings waiting to be realized.
The "Hello birds" design above is for a postcard, but I think I may use the wee birds in a sheet stationary set, too. I love them...they remind me of 1960's + 1970's children's books (and therefore remind me of Meg).
Comments (25)
I'm yearning for some of your art in a small form suitable for scrapbooking and art journals. Always excited to see new goodies!
WendyZ · January 03, 2008 at 12:25 PM
aww those birds are soo fabulously 1960's!
www.projectblancoyd.typepad.com AKA Hilary Glime :) · January 03, 2008 at 01:22 PM
Why, yes, it does remind me of the 1960's, particularly The Beatles' song, "Hello Goodbye." Hello hello! I don't know why you say goodbye, I say hello!
...Er... Cheers!
Stephanie · January 03, 2008 at 01:25 PM
Your art makes me happy! I both gave and received it for Christmas 07 and it was the favorite gift by far! Brava!
Elizabeth · January 03, 2008 at 01:42 PM
I'm so looking forward to your new goods!
ann · January 03, 2008 at 02:03 PM
I love where you are going with this idea as well - very interesting, looks extremely fresh.
Jessica · January 03, 2008 at 02:03 PM
im sorry that am repeat me, but i really want a answer! Here comes my ask again :)
Hello Emily, i want to ask you somthing. First of all i want to say that your blog is so inspire and lovley! I read every day.
My birthday is soon and i really want a camera. And your camera is so p e r f e k t! I love you pic.
What is it for camera? How much did it cost you?
I will be so happy if you answer me.
xoxo
Jasmine.
(my email is jasmineb123@hotmail.com)
Jasmine · January 03, 2008 at 02:44 PM
Hello, love the birds!
My husband gave me your "Alice in Wonderland" print set for Christmas and it is fantastic! I can not wait to get them framed and up on my walls.
Victoria · January 03, 2008 at 04:34 PM
The birds look cute. A little different than all the other black apple stuff...great to start new beginnings in a new year :)
Bianca · January 03, 2008 at 04:49 PM
i LOVE this and will purchase in any form in which you choose to make it.
jen b · January 03, 2008 at 05:33 PM
yes - postcards. so cute!
meg · January 03, 2008 at 06:01 PM
I love this! It's a great design and I am a fan of typography so its a winner in my book!
Marci · January 03, 2008 at 10:08 PM
This would be super cute on a tote bag... =) Very sweet design. It remind me of a book I had when I was little called "Benjy and the Barking Bird" by Margaret Bloy Graham =)
Shanon · January 03, 2008 at 10:13 PM
Green finch and linnet bird, nightingale, blackbird, tell me how to sing...
your bird cages remind me of Johanna in her bedroom...beckoning, beckoning...
donner · January 03, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Isn't it always so exciting when the ol' bean starts pumping out ideas again?! :) I just love your little design... it is *so sweet*!! I would be so excited if you made it into stationary... hehe!! (I've been on a stationary-acquisition binge lately!)
Happy New Year, Emily!! May 2008 bring you even more success and artful creativity!
Casey · January 03, 2008 at 11:11 PM
I can't wait for the tea towels...maybe another cinnamon and sugar on the way? I would love a matching set! Sounds like you are making a great start to 2008!
Kristine · January 04, 2008 at 12:39 AM
I am obsessed with stationery and I believe Black Apple stationery will only feed the addiction! Those birdcages would be too cute on a notepad or note cards.
Melissa · January 04, 2008 at 03:59 AM
I love those birdies! Can't wait to see the stationary when it's ready!
Kristin · January 04, 2008 at 10:19 AM
hello hello little birds. I can imagine the big room with bird cages and palms everywhere, and your funny colorful birds chirping hello hello hello. It would be nice to open all that cages and windows. all the birds flying outside and chirping hello world. i would like to talk with the red one.
maja · January 04, 2008 at 11:06 AM
I love it - verrrrry cute! And i look forward to reading your blog in 2008! I just bought that fashion magazine from canada (they send it all the way to belgium) and it was so funny: i went to Rotterdam to visit an exhibition (you would have loved) about design and surrealism. The night before i read about Elsa Schiaparreli in the magazine and saw it in real life the day after (and blogged about it: http://karlitashop.blogspot.com/2008/01/strange-things-to-end-2007.html ) So thanks, it is always a joy to read your blog :)
karlita · January 04, 2008 at 11:47 AM
I finally got a chance to put up my little art gallery in my house. Of course you make up a huge bit of it. Your artwork could end up on tv, just fyi. I am sending avideo of me walking through Project Blancoyd to a design tv show. Sooo....Here is the link to gallery pictures. Hope you enjoy!!
http://projectblancoyd.typepad.com/project_blancoyd/2008/01/project-blancoy.html
www.projectblancoyd.typepad.com AKA Hilary Glime :) · January 04, 2008 at 05:36 PM
Ooohh! I love those! So much! Can't tell you how much!
Eva · January 05, 2008 at 05:17 AM
That is a seriously great design. It reminds me of my favorite blanket, which I bought for the exact same reason: it reminded me of 60s children's books!
heather · January 05, 2008 at 12:20 PM
I just had to comment today! I just love, love, love my 'elsie w/ grey bunny' print that i purchase from you. I have her in my kitchen & i adore her. My daughter is an avid reader, so I also bought the 'bookstack girl' for her. Love your work & I want more!
Will you be making more like 'elsie'?
Deborah · January 05, 2008 at 04:15 PM
Can't wait to see the birds in their finished splendor :) Lovely design!
Johanna · January 05, 2008 at 05:09 PM