I'm back! (And have new cute Razorback stuff!)

Hello all,

What a busy summer I've had already! You can see I've been on a blogging hiatus -- TERRIBLE, I know! Finishing up a master's degree does not leave much time for other things, but I'm trying to get back into the swing of things, including my blog! Stay tuned for my interview series, and my project updates! I've done some cool projects, including a wedding party cooler gift collection of NINE COOLERS! Largest order I've done yet, whew!

Ok, so here is the latest of the cute paisley hogs, you're going to just die when you see how cute they are! My friend's husband has cut out some great shapes with wood, so I can paint custom pieces now! Here is a paisley Razorback (of course) that I did for my friend Madalene for a wedding shower gift (for her friend).

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Stay tuned!

So I Enjoy Patterns - Inspiration for Color Palettes

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Self explanatory post. I just wanted to share a selection of beautiful colors and designs (specifically paisley and damask) that I like to surround myself with! If you aren't familiar with my work, I paint a lot of ornate designs, so I like to have great references!

I also included a few of the patterns I really like with some color combos pulled out. I see this a lot in fashion blogs (like one of my favorites Tulip Louise does << here), but it doesn't necessarily have to apply just to fashion. I really enjoy grey added as a neutral in a palette. I pull color inspiration from patterns I like in a lot of my paintings. 

P.S. Check out Colourlovers << here for a great color, pattern and palette resource. SO much fun and very useful! 

Sugar Time!

Game time is later tonight! I'm posting Razorback stuff to get in the mood! This hogs canvas has been really popular. It's 24"x12", monochromatic black on slate paisley with the hogs and razorback! WPS!

Woo Pig Paisley!

In honor of the upcoming Sugar Bowl, here are some photos of the recently popular paisley Razorback canvases I've done! If you can't tell already, I absolutely LOVE paisley! I think it's such a classic, fun and versatile pattern, and none of my paisleys are ever the same!

These are done in acrylic with paint pens and fabric paint to give it some dimension! Canvas sizes vary. All have been sold but they can be custom ordered!