Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Inspired by Carla Sondheim's birds!

I like to draw and paint "funky" (key word being FUN) animals anyway.  This week I was inspired to paint some completely imaginary birds by Carla Sondheim.  Then I decided they needed hats.  The first hat is a bellefrogworks original (made up by yours truly - didn't know I was a fashion designer did you?)  The second is a royal wedding hat knockoff - those hats are wonderful and some are really funny (no offence to my friends in the UK).  They have these incredible designs and are a lot of fun to play with.  I have listed these birds in my Etsy shop Bellefrogworks - I definitely see more of these small paintings in my future. Thanks for visiting - hope my birdies make you smile!

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  1. Yes, they made me smile, gorgeous, funny little creatures! Valerie

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    1. That was the inspiration behind them - I love smiles! Thanks Valerie

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  2. Thy look amazing! I love Carla's funky art, too. :)

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    1. Thanks - they really are fun to do! No pressure to be perfect!

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  3. Yeah birds love hats - they told me so! Gorgeous, fun pieces of quirky art. Love 'em!

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    1. A bird whisperer! Thanks for the lovely comment -

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  4. Smashing and fun birds with their hats. If you want some really unusual hats you need to visit Ascot Ladies Week in the UK. Happy PPF, Annette x

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    1. I'll have to check it out - the royal wedding hats were pretty unusual and quirky - this one was more ordinary than some of the others! Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. Your birdies definately made me smile! Great work and I love that red! Happy PPF

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    1. It's definitely an orange red IRL - hard to get colors right. Thanks for the lovely comment

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  6. These are really fun. Your colors are great! You should definitely do more.

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    1. Thanks Debbie - I have some more canvases that are in the works!

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  7. Such fun, great colors!! Happy bird friends to cheer up Carlas cranky birds!! lol Good job, nice hats too!! Love them!

    Hugs Giggles

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  8. Great imaginary birds in hats! Clever!
    Love the texture.
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    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  9. I've no doubt that the Brit Ladies will come banging on your door for these new styles! The birds wear them beautifully. Nicely done~

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  10. love your FUNky birds! their hats are the perfect touch, dahling! :-)

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  11. Oh yes, these are some smile inducing birds, alright. Love them.

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  12. These are great little creatures and I love the addition of the hats! I love the vivid colour and the composition. You might like to share your work on Mandarin Orange Monday:)

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  13. Oooh, they are wonderful! So bright and cheery - bravo!!
    And thank you for your well wishes last week before I left for my art trip - I am now back and getting to art again, xoxo

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