Thursday, 22 May 2008

Sneak Peak - Bedding

I've been working 16 hours a day on my bedding book and it is starting to take shape. It's due to be submitted to my publisher, Gibbs Smith in September. Here are a few sample drawings in black and white.

The next step is to color all 1500 illustrations!!!!!! So far, my hands are still functioning and my wrist tendonitus in my left arm is okay. I hope I can stay in working order until I finish. Drawing this many illustrations really takes a toll on you!

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My beautiful daughter Angelica is graduating from high school tomorrow so I will not be posting until next week. Have a great weekend.

Geli with her BFF's before a school dance.

At her 18th birthday dinner in New York in October.

Love you Geli

Keyboard Tragedy

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If you otice my posts missi g the letter N this is the reaso ! My keyboard has suffered an amputation of sorts. It's a real PITA.

creative projects, my home

Home Office: Slowly Making Progress

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My office project is coming along slowly. The basic carpentry for the fireplace build outs is done. Next week the walls get skim coated to provide a smooth texture for the wallpaper. The electrical will also go in for a new cable outlet and several recessed lights in the ceiling.

Before

After - Ready for paint

My wallpaper - Thibaut, pattern: Owen

I think I'm liking it!

Friday, 9 May 2008

travel

Burma - Myanmar

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After watching the coverage on TV of the devastation in Burma I wanted to know more about the country. The political unrest in the country has striped it's people of much of their dignity but their rich history is a testament to a vibrant and artistic culture. Fantastical architecture and embellishment are a staple through ought the country.

The much coveted Burmese Ruby is the standard for jewelers. Now called blood rubies due to their association with funding activities of the Junta. They have been banned in the US but are still sold in other countries across the globe.

Burmese jade is another precious commodity banned by the US.

Politics aside, the human suffering that is now apparently being made worse by the current governments refusal to accept global relief is so very tragic. I hope that they will open up the country soon to relief agencies for the sake of their people.

Tuesday, 6 May 2008

furniture

If Furniture Could Talk

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I was browsing through 1st Dibbs today and ran across this fantastic Billy Baldwin upholstered bed still wearing its original kelly green velvet upholstery. I would love to know the back story behind this bed. Who was it made for? - where did it live? - what did it see???- what did it's bedroom look like?

I was really struck by how current the design remains as is evident by the many new chair-back beds available on the market today.

This is my favorite from Hickory White. I like the furniture legs at the base of the platform and the nail heads.

This bed has a small arm on each side as well as a wing back. It is really taking the chair design to the fullest.

Jay Jeffers seems to be a big fan of this style bed and he uses them to great effect in many of his rooms.

Henredon's version

Oly Studio has a sleek modern version.

Transitional Charles P Rogers in leather.

Love the top of the wing backs on this model by Charles P Rogers.

If our furniture could talk what would it say about us? My furniture would be pretty boring, how about yours?