Layering It on for Jan Steen’s “The Art Lesson”

Layering It on for Jan Steen’s “The Art Lesson”

Hello, and welcome to Style Imitating Art’s “Reveal Monday”. Today is the day that the hosts, unveil our interpretations of the chosen artwork. What Is Style Imitating Art? Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw [...]

The Artist Lesson to Welcome Style Imitating Art 2023

The Artist Lesson to Welcome Style Imitating Art 2023

Hello and welcome to the new year of Style Imitating Art. Amazingly, for the third year, I am opening the year with my selection. It seems, this year isn't different for me than the two previous ones. I am opening with a work of art from what is called the "Dutch Golden Age." Artists such [...]

My Sew-Sew Life: The Low Waste Claire Skirt

My Sew-Sew Life: The Low Waste Claire Skirt

I recently finished The Claire Skirt by zero/waste designer Liz Haywood. Being composed of two rectangles, this skirt is a simple but ingenious design. Based on the waist measurement, The Claire can be sewn to fit any size. Front View-From this view you can see that the top rectangle is longer than the bottom. Wanting [...]

A Vintage ’49er for Louis Wain’s “Cats Playing Golf” Illustrations

A Vintage ’49er for Louis Wain’s “Cats Playing Golf” Illustrations

Welcome to my interpretation for this round of Style Imitating Art. A Little Background Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee On the Edge, and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday one of us selects an [...]

Style Imitating Art- a Series of illustrations by Louis Wain

Style Imitating Art- a Series of illustrations by Louis Wain

Welcome to a new Style Imitating Art challenge! If you are new to Style Imitating Art, here’s what it’s all about. Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee On the Edge, and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every [...]

Style Imitating Art-Grey, Black, White, and Paisley for “Tom and Jenny” by Andres Valencia

Style Imitating Art-Grey, Black, White, and Paisley for “Tom and Jenny” by Andres Valencia

Welcome to my interpretation for this round of Style Imitating Art. Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee On the Edge, and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday one of us selects an inspirational image and [...]