Art And Fashion Part 2

 

 Today (Monday) is Valentine's Day so I wish you all lots of love. These are some of the cards and decorated envies I made for this year. Joining in with Try It On Tuesday (All Loved Up).

 It's not only Valentine's day but it is our son Todd's birthday as well so we had him, Kyra , and my Mom for dinner yesterday. The Super bowl was on for a bit in the background, but, meh- not so into it. After they left, hubby and I watched the Olympics figure skating 👍.

Todd's dinner is my ticket for T Stands For Tuesday this week:

 His dinner choice- meatloaf (yes, with real grass fed organic hamburger cuz I wasn't allowed to do plant based meatloaf!), mashed potatoes, baby carrots, dinner rolls, and then dark chocolate cake with icing for dessert. You can see there was water, wine and/or beer for our beverages, and also notice how he just loves allowing me to take photos of him😆.

 I have one last group of photos to share from the Katharine Hepburn exhibit (Part one is in my previous post). You can find more challenge art if you scroll past these photos.

another very favorite movie of mine filmed in Venice. There were also framed stills from the filming but no costumes.

A self portrait Kate did of herself as Coco Chanel from the Broadway play. Watercolors on paper-1970

 

There were many framed stills and costume sketches from her movies and plays sprinkled around the exhibit walls.

                      

                                     Costumes from A Delicate Balance

 Another movie I love! The quick witted, sharp, and cutting banter between her character and Peter O'Toole's is priceless😄

 One of the dresses and a movie still  from The Little Minister 1934. There are quite a few more photos from the exhibit but this will be all I'm posting. You're welcome😉

I found these two old journal pages:

 The complete set of special edition stamps I bought are framed and hanging in my art room. So as you can see, to have the opportunity to visit this exhibit was truly a memorable experience of a lifetime which I will never forget. 

Okey doke, on to new art! I have this for Tag Tuesday (King, Queen, or Both):

A journal page for Art Journal Journey (What's Your Style?), and Paint Party Friday:

 Definitely my favorite style of art journaling is messy mixed media:). 

 

 Wishing you happy days ahead!

"I have many regrets, and I'm sure everyone does. The stupid things you do, you regret if you have any sense, and if you don't regret them, maybe you're stupid."   Katharine Hepburn

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

Getting Through Winter

 

  There were lots of snowstorms not only here in the US but also places in Europe, so I do hope you all fared OK and didn't lose power. We lucked out again and got just two inches of snow but I know that the NE coast from below Delaware and up through New England got hammered 😞! We must keep reminding ourselves that this too shall pass and spring is coming. We got through January, right?

 I've had lots to keep me busy and inspired in the art room. My new goodies from Joggles arrived!

 I used a GC given to me for Christmas and ordered from the new Dina Wakley release (the white journal is the only older product). I just can't get enough of her things!! My DW kraft journal is almost filled but unfortunately they were sold out at Joggles. I opted to try the white journal because I find I am loving this square format  6" x 6" size. The pages are very heavy cotton rag watercolor papers and will stand up to anything I throw at them😁.

 This is the first page I did in the new journal using mostly the new supplies. I used a paint over technique on the Church Doodles face stamp as taught by Dina on FB. Her "Art of Dina Wakley" page has tons of free art videos and demos, and in honor of her newest release she shared a video a day for the week:) Art classes (both free and purchased) are THE only reason I go on FB.

And now another kind of art break before going on to another journal page. Back in November my hubby and I went for the first time to the Reading Public Museum (less than an hour's drive from us) to see a special exhibit of Katharine Hepburn's clothing from her stage and film career. She has been my #1 favorite actress for as long as I can remember and this exhibit literally brought me to tears. I'll share some of the too many photos we took in next week's post. 

 For now I have this painting from the museum to share for T Stands For Tuesday:

 See the glass in the gentleman's hand? Cheers!

 As we went up to the second floor for the exhibits these stunning stained glass windows took up the main wall:

and here's a pic of the description in the brochure:

 In addition to the Katharine Hepburn exhibit there was a special exhibit running called Medieval to Metal: The Art and Evolution of the Guitar. It was a fabulous exhibit- room after room of guitars from the oldest harp like instruments all the way up to the present styles!! Alas I have no photos cuz I used up my phone space and power on the Hepburn exhibit, but we spent much time there - so interesting and cool! Please go here if you wish to read a bit about it. We liked this museum so much that we will look for any new exhibits that come and will definitely go. There is a really nice walking park there as well so perhaps we'll picnic😉.

 And now here's one more journal page:

 I chose to do another piece of art around my word of the year "intention". The quote is by Mike Fotheringham. I used all Dina Wakley supplies except for the white Posca pen. I will join Art Journal Journey one last time for the theme of "Let's Face It" (new theme coming for February); Try It On Tuesday (theme is "Add a Quote"); and Paint Party Friday.

 Will be by to visit and see what you've been up to. Take care, and stay warm 🤗.

            “Art should be something that liberates your soul.”      Keith Haring