Art that shapes mood, presence and connection
Here are a couple of images I took while out shopping. They helped me realize I can offer a collection of natural shades made of burlap, hessian, and sinamay. This collection has a finer and smoother texture than the rough feeling rattan.
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I made a video about the lampshade maker’s practice of rescuing lampshades from their embarrassment by turning their seams to the back whenever we are out.
The video shows what I do when I discover lampshades with their seams facing forward in a posh hotel. It also shows how I realised how and why the seams were turned outward. This discovery led to a new challenge for my lampshade making in the future.
This week, I focused on fusing my artist and lighting creator skills. I found a solution to reduce the glare from the table light I made earlier this month.
In the video, you will see how I used another layer of foundational material. I did this to reduce the glare from the lightbulb yet allow some of the light to shine through in a unique way that you don’t typically get from table lamps.
You also see the sliver of clearer light that I start to create to make things interesting. I think the clear light signifies the light at the end of the tunnel for those in that manifestation and professional development space.
Below is a link to the video coming up on YouTube on 17th February.
And here is a sneak peek of what you will see.
Here is a link to the video due to be posted on 24 February showing my thoughts on the type of trim and what I plan to do next time.
The WordPress AI generated the featured image (above), after reading the content of this post. I quite like it.😍 It’s fun.
I’ve started creating my three entries for the Etsy Design Awards, inspired by my visit to DCCH. Yet I didnt anticipate to create what I created, but, after further thought, I think I subconsciously did. Instead, I’ve abstracted the black and gold lighting theme to create a very unique piece of office lighting. Below are some videos that capture key moments this week from my process.
I’d returned from a refreshing 5 days holiday by the sea and was inspired to use beautiful natually found items in my home as a basis for my art.
The original inspiration for my black and gold lighting (pictured above) really looks very different to what the fabric ended up looking like.
Then I started špaying frames gold. I did a 15cm and two 20cm frames.
The end result was a curious leopard pattern. The gold and black separated in amazing and unexpected ways. I might be creating a wonderful office lighting gift for leopard lovers 🤓
That’s me hand painting the skins using a combination of fluids and mediums.
Next week I’ll show the finished products. I’m currently in the space of fully understanding what I’m creating but I hope to show you more next week.
Who else do you think might appreciate an elegant black and gold marbled transparent shelflighting gift for their office? I’m thinking.
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This is the new movie going into the shop.
It shows how I make the new shape from start to finish.
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