All Things Arty

Two Things

by Chavah Kinloch on April 25, 2011

Moi and this guy here ^^ got married on this day eight years ago. When you find someone as crazy as you, hold onto them, then you too can take photo’s like teenagers that feature stupid faces, too much cleavage (not done on purpose at all, that’s what happens when I wear TRY to cover up) and  an overflowing toy box in the background. Happy anniversary Andrew! We should probably splash out on some proper family photos sometime soon.

I could write a whole bunch of sappy stuff right here but I’m pretty sick today (read tired) and I’ve stumbled across a few images that sum up our relationship quite nicely so I really don’t have to say much at all, I’ll let them do the explaining.

Andrew, thank you for choosing me and working with me to create the life we now have.

Also thanks Pinterest for having somthing for every occasion.

Now onto my number two announcement. I have completed my chicken sculpture! As I mentioned here

Up next I am part of a fundraiser for the SPCA in an event called The Funky Chicken. You’ll find my creation at Jay Jays on Esk St, Invercargill from the 25th-29th of April (Easter week). After that it’ll be available to purchase via silent auction at H &J Smiths, Invercargill store. On the 22nd of May the sculpture/chicken will be able to be collected/delivered to the highest bidder.

That post also features a work in progress photo of my chicken. Here’s what it looks like now:

Hooray it’s done! You can see more photo’s of ‘That Damn Chicken’ on my artist Facebook page.

{ 3 comments }

Which Came First?

by Chavah Kinloch on February 7, 2011

The chicken or the egg?

In this case it’s the chicken. Here’s the very beginning of a chicken leg:

It’s quiet around here today because I’m creating. Thinking of you though :D I’m busy making my very first recycleart project and it. is. FUN.

Totally inspired by Robert Bradford’s ‘Plastic’ sculptures. I’ve got 2 wardrobes full of old toys to get through so what better way to get rid of them!

{ 2 comments }

High Impact Large Scale Art – Do Your Walls Represent You?

by Chavah Kinloch on January 20, 2011

I’m always intrigued by the artwork in peoples homes. To me it says a lot about the person who lives there. Take a look at the following pictures and tell me what comes to mind when you see each piece of art in the room. Is there one that sums up your style? Photo four would be my pick, I love everything going on in that photo. It’s very eclectic, comfortable, bright and personalised.

Which space resembles you?

One

Two

Three

Four

Five

Six

Seven

{ 7 comments }

Six Things I’m Loving Today

by Chavah Kinloch on January 19, 2011

Great clients – This is a photo sent to me from my latest client. It’s humbling to see my work being displayed and appreciated. It’s moments like this that make all the fear you experience when putting yourself out there, worth it.

Buy a painting: Starting from $50

Mayday by Shepard Fairey – A book published by well known street artist, Obey. The book talks about people such as Jean Michel Basquiat who he describes as revolutionary.

To quote Shepard:

They started out on the margins of culture and ended up changing the mainstream. When we celebrate big steps that were made in the past, it reminds us that big steps can be made in the future.’

Definitely one to add to the list of must haves, for me!

Buy it: US$29.95

Jun Arita Tees – A new line of t-shirts for men and women is out, created by artist Jun Arita. There are quite a few really great designs that it makes it hard to pick just one! So I didn’t hehe. My favourites are in the photo above: New York (in green) and New Zealand (in black).

Buy it: $35.00-$39.99

New Years Resolutions Printable – Created by Maddie over at lilmagoolie. Guess what, they’re free to download, so go get yours.

Download it

Hip Hop Documentaries – My husband and I are doco freaks. We love them, doesn’t matter the topic, we’ll watch it. However, lately we’ve been on a hip hop documentary overload, which suits us just fine. I love hip hop and my husband, well, he looooves hip hop. Hip hop plays a pretty big part in our lives, I’d forgotten just how much until we began watching these docos. It’s been so fun to watch and feel the excitement pump through our veins again. It’s sparked a lot of fun memories and made me realise just how ingrained the culture is in our lives.

One of my favourite quotes, from the documentary Rhyme and Reason:

Rap is something you do. Hiphop is something you live.

Crown Decor – In fact, anything with a crown on it. Some people like birds, others like cars, I like crowns. Our relationship goes waaaaay back and I still can’t get enough!

{ 2 comments }

Winner Announced – Finally

by Chavah Kinloch on January 9, 2011

Well what a great start of the year I’m having in the blogging world. I keep leaving you all hanging!

So before today gets really busy like the rest of my week, here are the results from the draw for a winner of the painting.

Congratulations, JOANNA.

Random.org decided today’s number was #2. Please email me your details.

“One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure its worth watching.”

Buy Image by Beth Achenbach

Have a great weekend everyone!

{ 4 comments }

Welcome to 2011 Everyone!

I missed you! I decided to take the same time off that my husband was getting, so we could do family stuff. That’s what life’s all about right? At first it was hard not to get up and write everyday but then I started relaxing and turned my attention to the sketch book to let [...]

Winner Announced & Another Project

I mentioned last week I was still working on a few projects. One of the projects I’ve got going on is a postcard exhibition in Moss, Norway. I decided I would send along a little pen, pencil and watercolour piece I created earlier in the year. The exhibition is curated by David Sandum and all [...]

← Previous Entries