My submission for Illustration Friday's "Rescue" theme is a painted paper sculpture and it is completely created from a piece of Stonehenge paper. It is lovely to start with a simple sheet of paper and turn it into a full colour dimensional image. I also used one pin, glue and a piece of thread. Happy weekend everyone!
The princess was rescued from her tower and she is off to the beach :)
2013 Valerie Walsh
My submission for Illustration Friday's "Fresh" theme is a handmade greeting card
When you remove the crown, the card opens to reveal a message inside.
This card was created for a friend and his nickname is Pears Roughness, he has a music blog that I participate in that is called "Kings of Maybe: It is a joy to find,share and listen to great music and the camaraderie of being part of the blog is fun too! To commemorate our 3rd year I made a royal pear.
Fresh:
a. not altered by processing (fresh fruits and vegetables)
b.original, vivid ( a fresh portrayal)
c. slang: fashionable, cool
definitions from Miriam Webster Dictionary
stonehenge paper, acrylic paint, glue, little jewels
valerie walsh copyright 2011
My submission for Illustration Friday's "Urban" is a colour pencil drawing called "Homeward Bound". This is a colour study for a painting by the same name. Have a happy weekend!
My submission for Illustration Friday's " Egg" is one of my Home Town die cut greeting cards. This card is a shoppe that features Easter items and like all of my Home Town cards it stands on it's own and when you collect all 5 you have a little town :) The original is Liquitex acrylics on Canson AirBrush Paper. Each card is a different die cut and there are 10 different buildings in total for holidays, birthdays, important anniversaries or simply just to say I am thinking of you. Happy Easter and Happy Passover!
The winner of my Sticker Giveaway sponsored by Uprinting is Indigene Theresa Gaskin!!! It is my pleasure to present you with this gift of 250 full colour custom stickers and since you had 0 competition you were a shoe in ;)I hope you make something cool and enjoy the process, it is easy and fun! :D
I am hosting a giveaway here! Uprinting is one of the most versatile online Printing Companies and one of their products are stickers. They can also customize them according to your needs and offer Custom Stickers. They will look great with your art, logo or photo. Please leave a comment on my blog and you have entered to win:250 Personalised Stickers for One (1) Winner
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A winner will be announced September 18th.
we all dance to a myserious tune, intoned in the distance by an invisible player ~ albert einstein
my submission for Illustration Friday's "mysterious" theme is a dimensional painting titled " Enchanted Evening".
valgal 2011
I posted this image here and I talked about how I came up with this idea. But did you know that it was not just a painting it was also a T-shirt ;) My submission for Illustration Friday's "soaked" theme is " Singin in the Rain" created in 1995.
I like to dream yes, yes, right between my sound machine
On a cloud of sound I drift in the night
Any place it goes is right
Goes, far, flies near, to the stars away from here
Well you don't know what we can find
Why don't you come with me little girl
on a magic carpet ride
You don't know what we can see
Why don't you tell your dreams to me
Fantasy will set you free
Close your eyes girl
Look inside girl
Let the sound take you away
Steppenwolf
A newer version of "Magic Carpet Ride" 2010 Acrylic and Resin of wood and wood panel
Mark will now receive 50 pcs. full color brochure to promote his art and business! Congratulations Mark. Just place your order online once you get your code and it is delivered to your door :) Have a great weekend!
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Great news kiddleywinks! This month I am giving away 50 pcs. full color brochure! This is an opportunity to make stuff happen and by that I mean help sell your business and promote your art! This giveaway is sponsored by Uprinting and one of my followers will receive 50 full color brochures, shipped to your door and I will win a set for hosting this giveaway! YAY! So come on in and just make a comment and that makes you eligible to win. Below are all the details for this prize:
50 pcs. Brochures for One (1) Winner
100 lb. Paper Gloss; With Folding (Half Fold, Trifold/Letterfold, Z-Fold, Roll Fold, Accordion Fold) on a 2 Business Day Turnaround; Outside and Inside printing.
Limited to US residents 18 years old and above only.
Winner announced March 18, 2011.
I have some good news :) Online printing company,Uprinting is sponsoring a new giveaway on my blog and I am so pleased to let you know that one of my friends will win 250 full color diecut business cards, shipped to your home for commenting on my post. I win a set of cards for hosting this giveaway and here are the details:
250 Die-Cut Business Cards for One (1) Winner
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14pt Cardstock Gloss/Matte/High Gloss (UV) or 13pt Cardstock Uncoated
Front Only or Front and Back printing
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Winner announced February 21st!
" If you surrendered to the air, you could ride it" ~Toni Morrison
My submission for Illustration Friday's "surrender" theme is a dimensional painting. Liquitex acrylics on wood panel with wood frame, foamboard building, handmade paper shingles and clay chimney and door handle. The painting is called Home in the Woods.
photos and art by Valerie Walsh 2011
This is a "houscape" I did for a lovely woman in Sherman Oaks in 2010. She works in the field of music for major motion pictures and I am proud to have captured her home and I made the frame for the painting too. It is actually dark green but hard to tell in my photo. My resolutions are few but I resolve to do more unique and interesting projects if possible this year and see where my artistic adventures take me... My submission for Illustration Friday's "resolutions" is airbrush acrylic on wood and it is called "Dixie Canyon" :)
photos and art valeriegallerie/valeriewalsh
My submission for Illustration Friday's "phenomenon" is my Holiday card this year. I decided on a non traditional colour scheme to make it a little different and special :) I have been making cards for 30 + years in every combo of colours and so each year I try to make something a bit out of the ordinary.
Thank you to all the folks that came by this year to see my art and ideas! I was a little lax in posting this year and my fifth year of blogging here passed by and it means so much that you visit and check out my stuff and comment :) Thank you and have a lovely holiday season too!
Nowadays, "phenomena" are often, but not always, understood as appearances. They are themselves sometimes understood as involving qualia.
This is a very darling housie for a blue kitty :D
Thank for your link to KoM :}
my pleasure mr.p :} have a happy sunday!!
So beautiful indeed!
Such a sweet, elfin home...and beautiful photos too!
Sweet indeed! Have a wonderful, long weekend, Valerie.
I love this a lot! sweet and warm house!
love, Isay
This is precious!
You're always a treat for the eyes!
What a great idea! Love it, as usual :)
this house has a happy face. i know you planned it that way :^)
love forever
kj
Adorable.....
Oh, I like the house and your definition for lush! Mixing up the media well here.
Wonderful! What a lovely and charming creation.