Winter is good for something

All this horrible weather has found me in serious hibernation mode. As a result, I was able to finally finish some paper cuts I had started months ago (to be fair, a lot of things happened in between me starting and finishing these). I am so happy they are complete and I think they turned out really well. I'm eager to start more and now that things are settled in my life, I have the focus and time to really devote to all my little art projects!

This one is mounted on lovely iridescent paper (it's hard to tell from my photo)

I love how this one turned out! What a cute face!

I am really fortunate right now to have such creative, inspiring people in my life. Even more that, I feel supported in my creative endeavors and I can feel that energy stirring within me again.

First papercut finished for 2014

As you probably remember, I was commissioned to make two paper cuts as prizes for a giveaway over on Aoife's blog. Today I finished the first one for L.Williams over at Viva Carlos. Secretly, I have been wanting to make one for her for a very long time. Hers in one of the few blogs that I have read from the very start (as in, I found out about hers and read it from the beginning to get the full story). I wept when she lost Carlos, because their bond was so tumultuous and connected, spiritual even, in all of it's ups and downs. When I threw my contest for my 200th post I was hoping she'd win (this is testimony to my honesty and that I didn't fix my contest!) so I was thrilled and honored when she won Aoife's giveaway.

I feel incredibly special to be a small part of people's lives and horses that I may never have the pleasure of knowing in real life. The blogosphere is a very magical place.

I love his lip!

PAPER CUT!

Recently, I took on two commissioned paper cuts one of a horse and another of some pups. This particular commission has been a long time in the works (we first started chatting about this back in November I think) but I didn't get the official art work until April. Anyway, I started with the horse portrait because I assumed it would be harder, and while it was one of my trickiest ones to date, I LOVE how it turned out. Best of all? I made it from an Instagram photo -- that's right folks, you can send me your hipster-y, artsy photos and I can make you a beautiful paper cut from it!

Photo:

What a handsome pony! Apparently, he is a well-behaved stallion that gets blue ribbons everywhere he goes. I just love his owners gaze at him!

Paper cut:

It's almost finished. I say almost because there are little tweaks I will make (mostly highlights) and it will be mounted and matted for delivery. I'll photograph is again before shipping.

What do you guys think?

I have another commission underway, but I''d love to do more. I'll even barter for them (don't be shy).