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Octavine Illustration--a little blog about Art Deco, Travel, Music and Beauty
http://octavineillustration.blogspot.com
- Author: Octavine Illustration
- Listed in: Art & Artists Artists
- Tags: painting illustration Wedding handmade art deco art nouveau
- Added on: Jan 16th, 2008
- Country: United States
- Language: English
Welcome to Octavine Illustration! My goal is to construct a world of retro images based on the classic Art Deco form. I garner inspiration from the sensuous lines of Deco haute couture, classic silhouettes of sleek sophistication. Imagine the 1930s era of Hollywood beauty queens, the Chrysler Building and the Duesenberg. Style and craftsmanship reigned supreme, nurturing the creation of a product solely for its beauty. That is Octavine Illustration. With gouache as my medium, I craft fonts and images which are completely hand-wrought. My images are then transferred to silk-screens to produce the bold colors you see in my art on cloth or paper. I do not use digital technology to alter my images in any way. As a result, my creativity is not bound by a machine.
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Just Waiting
Much of my time spent as an artist is in waiting. Waiting for the next show, waiting for the customer to call back, waiting for the paint to dry. Just Waiting. And while waiting, beginning other projects that will soon, in turn, be waiting themselves...
iPop Magnets and Octavine Illustration
I am most pleased to announce the launch of my new magnet line now available from iPop, a division of Madison Park Greetings. Nine of my Art Deco inspired original images were chosen to be licensed and placed on magnets. Available at museums and fine...
So Tired (Daydreaming on a Scarlet Sofa)
So titled is this painting. And so titled am I--last week spent painting eleven new panels; this marketing said paintings. Becoming so engrossed in my work takes an emotional toll only later realized.My images haunt me--they appear in my dreams, not ...
Portland's Cycle Seen
I do not drive. Nor do I ride a bicycle, skateboard, or scooter. I do not rollerskate unless in a rink, and as a West Coaster I never had occasion to ice skate outside of doors. I could not tell you why I don't see lampposts, cars, or other pedestri...
I'll Play if You Will
It is 55 degrees out. On Saturday it was 99 degrees. I prefer the heat so I drew her to celebrate the long summer days ahead, much eagerly anticipated and disappointingly not quite here yet.Yesterday I was tagged twice, thus I thought in the spirit o...
Comments & Reviews
This blog is currently rated a 9.89 out of a possible 10 based on 9 comments.
Blaine Fridley Said:
your passion is evident. i love the tori amos poster...and i can absolutely not stand her music.
richard webb Said:
If I could have rated your blog 11 I would have.
Nouveau and Deco periods of art are my particular favourites, and so I loved your images, but the invitations are just superb.
You have an exquisite talent, and the courage to do what you love to do. This can only lead to success and happiness.
