A sneak preview...

Here's a sneak preview of my eight new card designs (front and back). I think they complement each other very well and also cater for different tastes and occasions. Nature plays a big part in the collection as it is a major inspiration. I plan to expand the series by adding more designs to suit the seasons as well as themes, such as woodland wildlife, which is extremely popular at the moment. 

The embellishments will enhance the nature element of the designs and bring some colour and pattern to them, but mainly they will bring a handmade feel to them.

An ideal gift to celebrate the arrival of Spring!

HAPPINESS IS...

I am more drawn to mechanical objects than digital technology so it's no wonder that when the opportunity to use a typewriter in my work came along I (literally) grabbed it with both hands! 
I realised that there is a considerable public interest - when it comes to handmade items - in works where words or quotes are included, therefore, I thought that adding a typewritten section in my pictures would be the best way to update and push forward my style, this also allowed me to move from greeting cards towards a more versatile and frameable object/gift. The most important thing for me is that, because of the unpredictability of a typewriter, a handmade feel is more emphasised, for each picture becomes a unique piece with all the (relatively minor) smudges and irregularities. 

The colourful printed textiles and paper, as well as the embellishment of hand drawn or cut out birds and butterflies, make these compositions such a lovely gift to someone dear or, perhaps, they could brighten up a dull corner in your home... there it is a bit of wisdom and warmth (handmade with love) within such an easy reach! 

I have used quotes that inspired or touched me in one way or another, thoughts on happiness, friendship, a baby's arrival and I have also included a few verses from the song "Over the Rainbow", which I find nostalgic but, nonetheless, very beautiful and reflective.  

I will be 'testing them out' at the Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk event in Bristol this month, where I will have a stall along with other makers. I am so glad that I was asked to partake in it so that I can give a hand and make a contribution to such a great cause. 
Hopefully see you there!

                                      

VALENTINA...

11-16 February 2013

It has been another successful show at Room 212!

To everyone who supported me throughout the week: thank you for showing so much interest in my art and ideas, and kindly buying my works! Much love X

         

DREAMING OF SPRING...

Here are some of my new and old designs, which I have put together for the upcoming show at Room 212...yes, once more me and Lorna Rankin will be exhibiting at the popular venue in Gloucester Road from 11th to 16th February. We aim to inspire people's gift-giving for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Easter...or just to get them into a jolly Spring mode!

ORGANZA AND SATIN DANCE

Thread on canvas, ribbon, 4" hoop

Digital print from an original drawing, organic cotton satin, ribbon, 5" hoop

WEDDING & BAPTISM SKEWERS

My twin sister is getting married on 15 September 2012, on the same day we will be also celebrating the baptism of her baby boy! I have made these wedding 'skewers' using some of my butterfly designs and cut outs. I then added some blue embellishments to symbolically combine together the two events. The skewers will be placed with the flowers in the centre pieces and, perhaps, slightly altered to be made into cake decorations.

TRUE ICONS IN BATH

Here are a few pictures of Bath Guildhall before the premises were open to the public for the Art fair on 14 July. It was lovely to chat to the other stall holders and learn about their creative journey. Also, it was great to receive such a positive feedback from the visitors and sell something...

THE LION, THE ARTIST AND THE NEW WARDROBE...

Instead of 'Lazy & Cosy', I thought I would use the name 'True Icon Designs' (by Veronica Mulas) for my fabric collection and future range of soft furnishings. It sounds more appropriate and it is meaningful to me, as it is the translation of my name: Veronica, which comes from the Latin words vera icon (true image or true icon).

I am opening my online shop soon at Etsy where my cushions will be on sale.                                                                  
Also, on 14 July, I will have a market stall in Bath Guildhall where I will introduce my designs and artworks to the public.

Safari, Lion print on yellow background, 16x24"

Safari, Lion detail - black faux fur

Safari, Tiger print, 16x16"

Safari, Elephant print, 16x16"

Countryside, Valentine Butterfly print, 16x16"

'LAZY & COSY'

Here are my first cushion designs:

Safari Collection

Safari, Tiger - red chalk drawing, digital print on organic cotton sateen

Safari, Elephant - pencil drawing, digital print on organic cotton sateen

Having studied a short course in Interior Design, I realised that my own drawings could be put into a context that would create decorative and useful soft furnishings, for example, cushions. 

By developing my own patterns, I want to create an attractive collection of fabrics; these will eventually display my stitching work as well, which will make each cushion a unique piece.

Cushions are a wonderful way to showcase ideas and give a taste of how an environment can be changed into something more sophisticated and personalised.

A label called 'LAZY & COSY' (by Veronica Mulas) will give the collection a sense of fun, warmth, informality and accessibility; this name, however, will be a synonym of quality of materials and artistic input.

As well as a Safari Collection illustrating animals in the wild, there will be a Countryside Collection, which will illustrates butterflies, birds and animals from the countryside. In the future I will also use my drawings of cup cakes and other delicious and good looking things, to make a kitchen space or an open plan area more fun. 

Countryside Collection

    

Countryside, Butterflies, colour pencil drawings, digital print repeat

on organic cotton sateen