Strange, you might say.
February 26, 2009
Today I thought I’d do a round up of some of my more odd favorite products listed on Etsy.
First up we’ve got the Special Edition Mixtape Pouch – Breakup Songs for $38 by Brave Moonman. I love all their 80s-inspired pouches and the nintendo gear. I’m just waiting for an atari joystick to show up one of these days.
Next up we’ve got the artistic LEGO CLOUD sculpture Nuvola for $40 by artis3letters. This is, in my opinion, a little known gem from an artist better known for their state paintings.
Then check out the Little Pumpkin Faux Fur Guinea Pig Plushie Momma Size for $26 by Zygopsyche. All of their little furry creatures are adorable.
Don’t forget about the Lunch Time – Felt Dino Nuggets for $18 by smollerup. Also not to be missed are her spring time double-stuffed oreos and m&m cookies!
This next product makes me laugh everytime I see it. I know, you’re thinking, “What, a knife necklace makes you laugh??” Well, yes. You see, it reminds me of in the movie Moonstruck where Nicholas Cage goes, “Chrissy, over on the wall, bring me the big knife!!” I guess you had to be there…Regardless of whether or not you also think that’s funny, I’m sure you’ll just love the Sweet Little Butcher Knife Pendant with Chain for $36 by squirrelbunny.
Today in the Etsy Finds I was introduced to these fine specimens. This is the Foks – long in black for $70 by celapiu. Warm, cozy, & foxy!
Finally, not to missed, is the Black Ice Hedgehog and his prey, Wee for $16 by lullabylily. Her little slugs n’ things are quite possibly the most ridiculously adorable thing I’ve ever seen!!
The End.
Happy Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2009
A Series of Paintings
February 10, 2009
I am in the process of creating a series of very special paintings. These mixed media paintings have political meaning and implied social commentary. This blog entry will give you an inside look on their meaning and process.
The first piece of this series was painted as a gift for Josie and currently hangs on her bedroom wall. It was done in the Human Rights Campaign‘s colors of blue and yellow. The painting has 1,138 small dots on it which symbolize the number of federal rights, protections and benefits guaranteed by marriage in the United States and denied to millions of loving same-sex couples.
The piece I recently finished was inspired by the life of Harvey Milk, and it is for sale in our etsy shop.
Milk was an American politician and the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California, as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. On November 27, 1978, Milk and Mayor George Moscone were assassinated by Dan White. Harvey Milk famously said, “If a bullet should enter my brain, let the bullet destroy every closet door.”
This painting is definitely a conversation starter. You’ll have people wondering from the moment they see it about the meaning behind the very specific number of dots. It has three groups of dots: 11, 27, and 1,978, symbolizing the day Harvey Milk was assassinated.
10% of the proceeds from this sale will be donated to the Human Rights Campaign. HRC is the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans.
“Like art, revolutions come from combining what exists into what has never existed before.” -Gloria Steinem
Harvey Milk November 27, 1978 – Original Mixed Media Painting – 24×36
Original Mixed Media Painting
Medium: Acrylic paint, paper, & black sharpie on canvas
Title: Harvey Milk November 27, 1978
Size: 24″ x 36″
Date: February 2009
Artwork copyright © 2009 Rachel Shattuck
Signed and dated on the back
Gallery style canvas, stapled on the back
Intended to hang unframed with raw edges
Each painting is thick and textured with acrylic paint, hand torn craft paper, and black permanent sharpie marker.
So far there is one more painting planned in this series. Its focus will be the historic moment that Barack Obama became the first black President of the United States of America.
-Rachel