Hi there. I hope you're having a wonderful, short week full of newness and creative endeavors.
As for me...
The comfortable feeling of designing and creating bags isn't always instantaneous upon returning to the studio after a long break or holiday. When this happens, I grab a cup of coffee and look for inspiration through sketches, idea boards, and by playing with the leather, fabric and bits of recycled hardware. It's only then that things begin to click. Hopefully.
As for me...
The comfortable feeling of designing and creating bags isn't always instantaneous upon returning to the studio after a long break or holiday. When this happens, I grab a cup of coffee and look for inspiration through sketches, idea boards, and by playing with the leather, fabric and bits of recycled hardware. It's only then that things begin to click. Hopefully.
Here's a peek at what's happening this week...
original sketch on the left and the resulting applique
(this will be a dark brown, rather large leather bag)
something new - I've added flaps to cover some of the inside pockets
(for keeping girlie things safely tucked away)
new leather straps in brown and black
(yes, that's my messy worktable. you can just barely see spots of wood peeking through)
a couple more new bags
(wish I had more of that animal print leather on the left)
a little applique, too
now...
It's time for another cup of coffee or maybe tea. I'm dreaming of cooler September days.
How about you?
How about you?
Lovliness happening in your studio. It's the same for me after a break. I just have to get in the studio and play a little with the ideas in my note book. Then the ideas seem to start flowing.
ReplyDeleteI love your new work and I'm definitely with you regarding autumn. I'm sick of hot weather and yearn for the cooler days and even cooler evenings. Autumn colors have been showing up in the jewelry I've made recently so, I know I'm already there--mentally.
ReplyDeleteYou are just so talented! I can't wait to see finished products. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, so ready for cooler weather, so ready.
Flaps! Swirls! Leather! Oh my! You are singing my siren song, Miss Lori! I love to see your studio. Your photos are top notch. Enjoy the day. Erin
ReplyDeleteSaw this post on Colour Lovers and thought you might like it. I like your illustrations better. ;-)
ReplyDeletehttp://www.colourlovers.com/print/blog/2012/09/04/the-flowers-personified-by-jj-grandville
Enjoy the day!
Erin
I love your applique detail!
ReplyDeleteOh my...I cannot wait for your shop update! SHOPPING!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the black and tan combination, and I am thinking camera bag for the 5th photo (right). Wonderful!
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