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Peacocks

by Violet on January 26, 2012

I was musing out loud about what to Stalk when Poppy suggested peacocks. “Peacock feathers, you mean?” “No, whole peacocks.” Which made me giggle because it reminded me of the time she requested “Chicken in chicken form” (aka roasted chicken) for dinner. So, by popular demand (or rather Poppy-lar demand!), here is a selection of whole peacocks.

Peacocks

Sunrise Art Gallery is obviously a fan of peacocks! Her shop is filled with paintings of them all with a rich, abstract feel. This one is offered as a print, but original acrylics are also available.

A peacock perched on a teapot is surrounded by quilled paper accents in this dramatic card from Enchanted Quilling. Made with paper, fabric, and beads, you can use it to commemorate a special occasion or frame it as a piece of art.

Starting with original graphic designs, Soeur à la Soeur printed this peacock directly onto 100% cotton canvas fabric. The envelope back pillow cover will provide both a pop of color and a sophisticated accent wherever you put it.

I like the idea of a peacock being rendered in a single color as Crowfoot Studio did here. This wall tile has been hand carved from white earthenware that’s been coated in a deep plum color using a process called sgraffito.

Minou Bazaar specializes in lovely and vibrant Indian-inspired jewelry like this necklace showing a peacock standing on a sun drenched marble railing. Set in an ornate, gold plated lacy setting, the image is covered with a domed glass cabochon.

Available as a digital download, this 1930 French illustration is breathtaking in color and detail. Right now French Frou Frou is offering one free collage sheet when you purchase three!

Finally, this pendant by Rainbeaux Craft features a tiny, original water color painting. Inspired by nature and her life in Louisiana, this is just one of many eye-catching pieces to be found in her shop.

Happy Stalking!
Curator V.

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Storm Watching

by Violet on January 25, 2012

Here at the cottage, we have endured storm after storm this winter. It’s been cold, wet, and wild. Well, you know what they say: When life gives you storms, make storm-ade. Or something like that. Inside, where it’s warm and dry, I Stalked storms, and look what I found!

Storm Watching

The title of this print is “Oregon Weather is not for Sissies” and the artist really knows what she’s talking about. The colors are not your typical storm colors, but I think that makes this piece by Lucia Johnson more engaging.

The necklace below would make anyone feel better about the weather. It’s called “Chance of Showers Cloud in the Wind”. It’s hand made of sterling silver and has blue topaz raindrops. Gemoriah made this beauty.

From delicate to substantial, we have Silverp’s Storm Cloud Neckpiece. The square crazy lace agate contains all the colors of a stormy sky while a carved bone face is warding off the onslaught by blowing the clouds away.

Art by Crixie has caught the storm as the clouds are gathering and the threat is imminent. I can almost feel the wind blowing away the heat of a summer’s day. This is a print of an original pen and watercolor ACEO and it’s signed and dated on the back.

What a contrast now. This is a two piece abstract acrylic with metallics all through. Entitled “Wind and Sun Storm”, Ambient Atelier has captured the colors and motion perfectly.

Sometimes you just need to give in and munch the storms away! Jamie Shelman’s limited edition print has the cat well prepared with oreos and lots of other good junk food to get through the day.

It seems fitting to end with these lovely “After the Storm” earrings from Beth’s Hidden Gems The periwinkle blue bead paired with antique brass brings the promise of peaceful days to come.

See you soon!
Curator Ivy

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Confetti!

by Violet January 24, 2012

I don’t know what makes confetti so appealing, but it manages to add a celebratory touch wherever you find it. Between the bright colors and the way it drifts through the air, it’s inspired a lot of artists who use a wide variety of materials. Confetti! Ashley Spatula calls this her Candy Disco ring. Glittery [...]

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Solo Exhibit & Giveaway: Crazy Fox Studio

by Violet January 23, 2012

I first found Crazy Fox Studio 18 months ago for one of our earliest Three Ways exhibits. It’s been marvelous to watch Linda’s designs evolve over time while she remains true to her process of building with pieces of the past. She haunts Canadian flea markets looking for treasures like this Victorian rhinestone belt buckle [...]

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Weekly Wrap Up

by Violet January 20, 2012

This week we did our best to chase away the Winter Blues, honed in on the Dangerous Beauty of Spikes, and ended the week with a Rainbow of Hearts. {Solo Exhibit and Giveaway} Ana of Toil & Trouble describes herself as a “bookish knitter”. Taking inspiration from her voracious reading, she designs her own patterns [...]

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