The Constant Gatherer

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Dominique Donois

My heart is all aflutter from spending time in the Flickr albums of gifted papier-mâché artist, Dominique Donois! She lives in Vincennes, France with her husband and their extremely cute baby boy, Auguste. Dominique studied at the École des Arts Décoratifs in Strasbourg, France. In addition to her exhibitions, she has created several window displays for some very special boutiques in Paris and Tokyo...I cannot imagine happening by such a spectacle! She shares her love of the vintage children's book illustrations and toys that inspire her work in an incredible album collection...looksee here! Dominique is represented by Tiphaine Illustration. xo

Femme à l'ombrelle

Bunny Mask for her Exhibition, Playground
at Pomme in Brooklyn, 2007

Carousel
I'd like a kitten dress like hers!

Chinoise

Dominique's Boutique Window Display
Her adorable foot fashion! The Eiffel Tower! Her pouf sleeves!

Dominique's Spring Window Display for a Paris Boutique.

Window display for Wôwo Boutique

Panoplies: Ninon-Petits Amis de Paris

Panoplies: Marius- Petits Amis de Paris

Scène d'apéritif

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Edera Jewelry

These exquisite handmade fiber and beaded jewelry pieces by Ivy Long of Edera Jewelry just caught my eye in Emma Lamb's Etsy Favorite's List! Each piece appears to be so intricate and opulent and I'm sure they are even more so in person. How special these would be for a bride! xo (thanks, Emma!)

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Leslie Dallion

(hello friends! today and maybe forever i'm trying something new here! In an attempt to spend less time blogging and more time working, I'm going to be whittling down my inspiration posts to images and links and cutting back on my oh, not so clever repartee-and hopefully more sharing of my own process and work. thanks for your understanding! xo)

Happy illustrations and coordinating handmade goodies
by Leslie Dallion of Pie for Blackbirds.

Etsy * Flickr * Website * Blog

Hans and Heike

Sneaky Painter Piroska

Polly's Paperdolls

Wooden Doll Head Charm

Yarnie the friendly yarn holder
Available in embroidery floss sizes too!

Pretties
(available on trinket boxes in her shop!)

la la la

Mona and Misha

Monday, January 11, 2010

Flor Panichelli Art Dolls

I find these art dolls, wall hangings, and finger puppets by London artist, Flor Panichelli sweetly story-book enchanting! If I had my way, I'd like to have a frightening doll room like those dear ladies who devote an entire room in their homes to display their floor to ceiling doll collection...except my dolls would be handmade and less scary. xo

Guardian of the Forest no. 1

Miss Fox no. 1- wall art

Josephina and Lautaro

Patota
(the gang)

Russian Weightlifter no. 1

Guardian of the Forest

Girl Finger Puppet Group

Sarah

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Dani Sanchis

Found paper collages by Spanish
Artist and Illustrator, Dani Sanchis.

Alta Fantasia 1

Más allá

conjugación

Moscas

Matrioskas Ventrilocuas

un instante de bondad

Maris Posan

la elasticidad de cuerpos

Friday, January 8, 2010

miss clara

Découvrez Miss Clara et ses merveilles en papier sur Culturebox !

I'm completely stirred after watching this video interview with French paper artist, Miss Clara. Her work is magical, wonderful...and I'm equally interested in the incredible home she's created! Once again...via Kickcan & Conkers. (I promise I'll do my own homework next!)

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Lizzy Stewart

Lizzy Stewart is an illustrator extraordinaire living in Edinburg, Scotland. There's a great interview with her on Shiny Squirrel and found via a new favorite blog, Kickcan & Conkers. xo

Folky Bird Card

What I Wore Today 12/16/09

Bear

I'll Marry You

Paris

Anja's Tatoos

Couple

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

James Michael Starr

I came across mixed media/found object artist, James Michael Starr before the holidays and have been thinking about his work ever since. His statement:

I find the aged and battered objects commonly employed in assemblage and collage to be both beautiful and moving, but am weary of their tendency, as art mediums, to take themselves so seriously. I hope to tweak that somberness and agenda, and make works that are more accessible, by evoking frivolous imagery from our collective consciousness.