Sofia Antonovich

I have also just come across Sofia Antonovich's wonderful vinyl decals, they are available in many styles and colours but I like the old fashioned ones of French imperial furniture, picture frames and chandeliers!
U can find her at sofiaantonovich although when u click the link the page doesn't load so just google her images and they come up.
I found her whilst searching for images of silhouettes for my final year exhibition in November ..we each set up our work in its own environment and i want to paint the silhouettes of a chandelier and some photo frames on the wall. A piece of jewellery will "sit" in each frame.
I really enjoy the modern \ old fashioned mixing up of references that these silhouettes create and the use of strong bold colour whether it be black or pink really makes an impact! The idea is so current and fashionable, I wish I could fill my flat with them!!and am so glad with the idea of painting the images as the actual items (frames) would be kind of fussy and of course I would never be able to hang a chandelier!!!
So inspired!

"New Baroque" and why it still rocks...

Have been thinking about the concept of “New Baroque” and how it relates to my work,My understanding of this theme is a cross of old fashioned detail and embellishment such as flocked wallpaper, wood carvings, cast iron gates and fencing, lace and embroidery (there is a wonderful and vary inspiring blog called Paris Apartment that has some great examples) with a 21st century design or style.

Funky French Imperial Plastic furniture by Jasper Van Grootel as well as stunning fashion like the Vogue shoot Annie Leibovitz did with Kirsten Dunst reminds one of the past but still has a taste for the present are hugely inspiring to me and I love finding new examples of this kind of cross pollination.

I really enjoy the cteative photo shoots that fashion magazines put together and want to explore doing my own kind of shoot.
I really think a brochure or catalogue would make a difference in my sales, I want to work on printing my own and a shoot would be a good way to come up with some fabulous pics.
The fantastic and wonderfully talented fashion designer Kathrin Kidger has a range that I think, will complement my jewellery.Kathrin’s clothes are modern and comfortable with a vintage twist.Her designs fuse old school glamour and elegance with with a touch of eclecticism in a most exciting way and its going to be lovely styling both her clothes and my jewellery together in new and inspiring ways!
Ill keep you posted with updates on this idea, as we have to find a model, photographer and location in order to do things properly.