Thursday, August 28, 2008

Today's Find on Etsy............Amberafternoon



I just love whimsical artwork and cats so of course when I saw this Custom Portrait from Amberafternoon on Etsy, I had to share it with you. Now, please note that this exact rendition is a custom order. However, I am sure she would love to make another of your furry little feline! I had the pleasure of getting to know a bit more behind the artist and her interview is below. To see more of Amberafternoon's work, please visit her shop:

1. Briefly describe what you make?

I'm an Artist who creates Traditional Art, Art Jewelry, and Crafts. My true passion is creating Oil Paintings and Watercolor Paintings. I also enjoy doing Printmaking, which includes Lithography, Intaglio, and Relief Printmaking "Woodcuts." The Victorian age has always fascinated me and I have adopted the lost Art of Embroidery. I'm currently working with embroidery floss and ribbon to create Fiber Art pieces.

2. What mediums do you enjoy working in most?

Oils, Watercolors, and Ink. The Impressionists have been a big influence on my painting. German Expressionism has influenced my Printmaking. I try to push myself to work in various styles using different techniques. Sometimes it feels really uncomfortable. I have to step away from the finished piece for awhile, then look it over again later. The end result usually surprises even me. Some of my best work has been derived like this.

3. How long have you been creating craft?

I've been creating Traditional Art and Crafts for as long as I can remember. Some of my earliest memories involve creating.

4. How did you get started?

Mud puddles provided my first source of inspiration. I think that as soon as I could walk I was making mud paintings.

5. Where does the name of your shop come from?

I've always been inspired by the reflections of Autumn light streaming through windows. I like to play up Light in my paintings.

6. What would you most want people to know about your work?

It takes a long time to create! I usually add lots of intricate details to my work. I have so many different interests that I never run out of ideas or inspiration.

7. What words of advice do you have for other artists?

Do what you love.

8 comments:

Over The Top Aprons said...

Nice review; I love to read features about other artist. Thanks

Ann said...

I enjoyed reading the interview, just checked out her shop, she has so many cute items! The sea shell pendants really caught my eye. Thanks for sharing!

earth and sun folk said...

great feature! love her shop and your blog :)

Blackfeatherfarm said...

Nice blog, and you are generous to promote others.

Over The Top Aprons said...

Thank you for your quick response. That is what I have been considering. I already have a domain name with Go Daddy and I have been looking at Poppashope. Would you mind sharing your web site so I could visit. thanks.

Allie said...

AmberAfternoon is also one of my favorites! It is wonderful to be able to read more about artists you admire! Thank you!

Unknown said...

Enjoyed reading the interview about Amberafternoon. Fun blog, too.

Janice said...

Thank you all for your beautiful feedback!! I hope that you enjoyed this feature and that if you have never visited her shop that you get a chance to see all of her beautiful work!

 

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