Art And Fashion

 

 

 Hi Peeps! Going to immediately begin by joining the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge (Love is in the Air), and the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge (With Love) with my cards. These cards would suit many occasions depending on the card stocks or papers you choose, and it's why I love this Simon Says Stamp Mini Hearts Party wafer die I recently ordered!! The die cuts out all the hearts which you can keep to use too- and I added one in red to each of the cards just for a bit of added interest.

 Warning you now that this is a photo laden post as next up is a series of photos from the special Katharine Hepburn exhibit hubby and I visited at the Reading Public Museum a few months back. Not interested in her or her movie costumes, then feel free to scroll down for a bit more art near the end 😀. 

 For T Stands For Tuesday I am beginning with my coffee while editing photos at my computer:

 Grab your cuppa and enjoy part one of the exhibit! I especially chose costumes from some of the movies Erika, Kate, and Lisca mentioned as some favorites. This is the entrance to the exhibit:

 As soon as I walked in the tears started flowing. I have loved Katharine Hepburn and her movies for as long as I can remember, and to actually get to see so many of her costumes, photos, etc. in person completely overwhelmed me.

 I'm hoping if you can't read this you can click to enlarge further.

First up- The Philadelphia Story:

 

 

And here are two framed costume designer sketches:

 Bill took a pic of me in front of this display:

  

 Just look at my eyes- can you tell I was constantly tearing up? Thankfully we had the exhibit rooms all to ourselves for the first hour and a half! To the immediate right of me is this dress from one of my very favorite movies -  Stage Door:

 Guess Who's Coming To Dinner:

The African Queen:

 

 As you can see on the description, sometimes similar attire was used when the original from the film wasn't available, and sometimes if the film had also been a stage production those outfits were displayed. If Katharine really liked any of the clothing made for the films she would personally have replicates made for her own personal use.

 And just look at this stunning gown from Adam's Rib:

 OMG look at that teeny tiny waistline 😲!! She had a 20" waist!!! In my next post I'll share one more group of photos. 

 

This is one of many Katharine Hepburn books I own. A very thorough compilation of all her movies along with several pages of photos of each movie as well. This was purchased at a thrift store hence the tattered cover sleeve. I am enjoying rereading it and hubby is also enjoying it for the first time. I chose this page because Alice Adams is my very favorite movie of all of hers. I cry every time I see it ( I think it's because I so much related to her character in this movie).

 And finally- for Art Journal Journey (What's Your Style), and Paint Party Friday:

 Playing with some of the new Dina Wakley products ! My style is mostly mixed media, collage (new and vintage), colorful, and abstract. There is just something about putting down vibrant colors of paint and splatters!

 Whew, I need another cup of coffee after this posting.

 Sunday we are having our son Todd's birthday dinner since his birthday is next Monday - Valentine's Day. Do you celebrate this holiday? Have a super week and weekend everyone, and thanks so much for stopping by🙋

 " If you always do what interests you, at least one person is pleased."    Katharine Hepburn