SUGAR & VICE INSPIRATION

I can’t recall a single interview where I have not been asked where I get my inspiration. "Everywhere" seems like a non-answer, but it is just that.

It comes from everywhere.

From what I read, from my relationships, from my life experiences, from the colors and shapes around me- even from my dreams. It comes from everywhere and builds with time.

To better explain, I thought I'd create a "visual peek inside my brain” to show some of the inspiration for my upcoming painting series “Sugar and Vice.”

Basically this is what it might look like if you could see some of my thoughts and inspirations all swirling around in there. (I often create these "boards" when creating a series in order to corral my thoughts and stay on point.)

DEVELOP In Situ

In situ is just a fancy way of saying “in place” and in the art world, that means showing your art installed in a space. Over under the portfolio tag you can see my artwork in actual spaces, but sometimes (like today) I like to play around with adding artwork to already designed spaces. I think it helps you envision how my paintings could look in your space- or maybe even give you some additional inspiration if you’re starting from scratch!

Anyhow, this is one of those “add my art to a photo” exercises. I looked in the shop today and saw that there are only three (3!!) DEVELOP paintings still available for sale. (Well, technically five, but two of them were just picked up for a show so they’re been claimed until at least September.) So I took two of the available pieces and added them to a gorgeous image of a bedroom featuring a black, mustard, and white oak color palette. Swoon-worthy is the first word that comes to mind when I see this. (Followed shortly after with the thought of “can I redo our bedroom to look like this?”)

Great Things

"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together."- Vincent Van Gogh

I came across this quote back in art school and it's proven to be very comforting throughout the years. Mainly because it always reminds me that the big things don't just happen; the large wins or successes are always tied to a lot of smaller (possibly even mundane) tasks and events that had to be done. So when it may sometimes feel as though you're constantly working on "small tasks" remember this quote and take comfort in knowing that all of those small things are coming together to form something great. 
 

Courtney Khail on Wedding Chicks

stationery via courtney khail, photos via lytle photo

A little while back I worked with Annette Thurmon, Carlee Sizemore, and Hollie Lytle on a wedding inspiration shoot and just heard that it's on Wedding Chicks today! I may be just a little biased, but I think it's an absolutely beautiful shoot and I'd love for you all to check it out and let me know what you think.

Again, a big thanks to all of the ladies above who worked to make this possible (you're all so talented!) as well as Wedding Chicks for sharing it with everyone!

studio sneak peek: monday inspiration

via here

you are welcome. Happy Monday!

From the Studio: Christopher Baker

Filled to the brim with inspiration thanks to Christopher Baker's photographs. Aren't they lovely?

violet inspiration

via arboreal paper

I found this board yesterday and fell in love with the various purples and whites. I might be a little biased since one of my pieces is in it, but I think that is out weighed by the fact that I'm not normally a purple fan. It's amazing to see how other people view my work, though! When I painted that piece it was part of a multicolored collection, and seemed very vibrant and colorful. Here though, it seems very calm and subtle. Think I'm digging it's multiple "personalities!"

Click here for a closer look and credits.