Black & White for Spring 2013

For Spring 2013, black and white is the "ticket".  Comfortable and elegant is the way I want to feel this season.  A pop of color from the clutch and a necklace to accessorize, completes this look!

Alexander McQueen Bright Yelow Skull Padlock Clutch, $1,155.00
Vila Lailas Top, fine hidden buttons, studs on collar, $33.00
Mui Mui Ballerina Slippers, $595.00

Happy Easter!

Be especially kind to someone this Easter weekend.

D I Y HEADBOARDS!

And so... Spring is once again upon us!
We start to have, the completely natural urge, to redecorate, rearrange and reorganize our living spaces.  Below are "a few photos" of DIY headboards for your bedroom/sleeping areas.

Bamboo sticks are used to create this headboard

 Mirros are used create headboards 

Chalkboard

Large poster for a headboard

Paint stain was used to color these wood panels

Different fabrics & textures where 
used to create this headboar.

Reclaimed wood is used to creatae this
 dramatic headboard from floor to celing!

photos:  Lizzie Lynne, Madebygirl.blogspot.com, Pinterest

"Rain Forest" Quilt!

At the Pan African Film Festival last month, Kathy and Bruce brought one of my quilt toppers and I finished it to their specifications.  Below "are a few photos": 

This handmade quilt entitled

"RAIN FOREST"

was organically created to be

a metaphor for Love & Family, 

Covering & Protecting, Warmth

& Security & Inner Peace.

2013, Los Angeles, CA

by:  eve

How cool "Rain Forest" looks in their home!

Thank you Kathy & Bruce!!!

Love Candels!

I love to decorate with candels.  I have them in my living room, bathroom, bedroom and kitchen!  Soft scented candels will change the mood of a room; and special occassions are even more special when candels are included in the decor.  Below "are a few photos" from my eve4art Pinterest account. Enjoy!

                                       

Beautiful!

: eve4art on Pinterest

Pinterest

Los Angeles Pan African Film Festival 2013

For many years I have wanted to exhibit my work at the Pan African Film Festival.  But always felt my work wasn't "good enough", "who would want to buy something I made :(  and on and on and on.  Well this year I took the leap OVER apprehension, fear and failure.  And guess freakinfratftitter what?  I succeeded!  I sold my contemporary designed quilts, my original artwork, fashion accessories and original jewerly designs.  People appreciated my work.  And I appreciated them for appreciating me and my work!  OK, I just finished Elizabeth Gilbert's book, EAT, LOVE, PRAY.  But, the people that came to my booth, at the festival, made me feel validated as an artist/designer, and gave me inspiration and clarity to want to do my best (Obama) in creating artwork people can connect with, appreciate and is inspirational.

You know, I have a website too.  And just when I think I'm on top of my emails, blog, website, facebook, twitter, Etsy and Pinterest accounts, I overlooked this email.  Below are two pictures of "Shoulders", an original art piece I made adhearing newspaper to muslin, then seleted different shades of fabrics to create the sillouetts, and machine stitched them together. And the email from the Man/customer, who brought it at the Pan African Film Festival: 

Message:
I recently purchased this piece from you for my daughter. I had a conversation with her about the shoulders we stand on and our preparing our shoulders for those who follow us. And then...I saw your work. I am very happy with this piece which has a great deal of significance for me and my kids. Thanks for your artistry.
Thank you!

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I thank you!  Enjoy!!

photos: eve

L.A.'s Craft & Folk Art Museum

A few days ago, I attended the Wearable Art Preview and Cocktail Reception at the Craft & Folk Art Museum.   There were a handful of textile designers and a couple of  jewelry designers at the Trunk Show.  The construction quality of the handmade one-of-a-kind garments and accessories were impeccable; and the jewelry was flawlessly made. I didn't see any single inspiring design idea, but  I enjoyed the hand-loomed silk textiles and the luxurious fabrics.  Wasn't able to take photos of the artisans work.  But, I did visit the museum's gift shop.  There were a lot of interesting things to see and buy.  Below "are a few photos:" 

                                         

                                                Window representing the Wearable Art Trunk Show

Baskets from Indonesia

Customer purchased this Indonesian Hat

Multi-colored Handmade Stuffed Parrots

From Indonesia

Fabric Covered Picture Frames

I Love items made from Textiles!

Cute Handmade Multi-Colored Owls

Wall art

These are Yarn Beads with trinkets!

Love these Felt Beads!

Handmade Stuffed Animals

The Craft & Folk Art Museum is located at 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036.  Museum Hours - Monday: Closed, Tuesday-Friday: 11:00 - 5:00, Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 - 6:00.  

photos: by eve