A professional graphic designer who uses her background in art history and restoration to create everyday objects you can enjoy in your home or as wearable art. It's a joy to bring the best art and design of ages past into everyday life, plus invitations and DIY party projects. If you don't already share my love for artists and illustrators such as Alphonse Mucha, Edmund Dulac, Beatrix Potter, Carl Larsson and John Tenniel, perhaps you'll discover a new enthusiasm.
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Friday, November 26, 2010

Beatrix Potter Merry Christmas Rabbit T-Shirt Top


Beatrix Potter Merry Christmas Rabbit T-Shirt Top from Zazzle.com

Beatrix Potter Merry Christmas Rabbit T-Shirt, Top or Hoodie

Merry Christmas and Plenty of Buns Beatrix Potter

Three Rabbits Eating Plenty of Buns by Beatrix Potter, painted in the early to mid 1890s.

A delightful painting of three bunnies eating, yes, plenty of buns! I love her ingenious use of lettering which spells out the message "A Merry Christmas and Plenty of Buns." And liking good puns the way I do, I also love the play on words (buns like you eat and "buns" as a short form of "bunnies"). Beatrix Potter normally signed her works with her three initials in a lower corner, but she continued her playful use of lettering in this particular painting and placed them on the key tag instead, which I find quite charming.

Available in all styles and sizes. Choose long sleeves or short, t-shirt, tank top, sweatshirt or hoodie.

Please visit my gallery's Beatrix Potter Christmas Collection for matching items. Binders in this same design are also available in different sizes (one inch and two inch).

About the original work of art:
Artist: Beatrix Potter
Title: Three Rabbits Eating Plenty of Buns
Date: Early to mid 1890s
Medium: Ink and watercolor heightened with gouache.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Carl Larsson Christmas Tree Top Tee Shirt



Carl Larsson Christmas Tree Top Tee Shirt from Zazzle.com

Carl Larsson Christmas Tree Top Tee Shirt

Carl Larsson Juletræ (Christmas Tree) 1917

Looking at Larsson's paintings always leaves me feeling refreshed, and this one is no exception. I love the graceful lines, the feeling of calm anticipation and the sense of a happy family this painting evokes.

Shown in toddler's long sleeve style, but available in all styles (including tee shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts and hoodies), and sizes including adults (women and men) and children (baby, toddler and kids' sizes)

Description: A pretty little blond girl in traditional folk costume stands on a chair to add a candle to the Christmas tree.

Matching note cards, address labels, stickers and more are available in my gallery's Holiday and Winter Collection.

About the artist: Larsson, Carl (b Stockholm, 28 May 1853; d Falun, 22 Jan. 1919) was a Swedish painter, illustrator, printmaker, and writer. His work included numerous portraits and book illustrations, as well as several large murals (the best known are those on Sweden's artistic history in the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, 1896), but he is now remembered mainly for his watercolors of the idyllic life he enjoyed in his now-famous house in the village of Sundborn with his wife Karin and their eight children.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Colorful Gould Hummingbird T-Shirt Tank Top Hoodie

 Colorful Gould Hummingbird T-Shirt Tank Top Hoodie

Purple-throated Carib Hummingbird by Gould

Exquisitely colorful hummingbird by Gould. Eulampis jugularis ("Purple-throated Carib Hummingbird") from Monograph of Trochilidae 1849-1861, J. & H. Gould & Richter.

Choose your style and sleeve length -- tee shirt, short sleeved, long sleeved top, hoodie, tank top. Light colors only.

Matching tote bag, note cards, postcards, stickers and more in my gallery's Hummingbirds Collection.


Colorful Gould Hummingbird T-Shirt Tank Top Hoodie from Zazzle.com


Gould Hummingbird T-Shirt Tee Shirt Tank Top Hoodie

 Gould Hummingbird T-Shirt Tee Shirt Tank Top

One of Gould's most beautiful hummingbirds

One of the most beautiful and beloved of Gould's spectacular hummingbirds. Selasphorus floresii ("Floresi's Hummingbird") from Monograph of Trochilidae 1849-1861, J. & H. Gould & Richter.

Choose your style: t-shirt, tank top, short sleeve, long sleeve, sleeveless, hoodie, sweatshirt.

Matching tote bag, note cards, stickers and more in my gallery's Hummingbirds Collection.

Gould Hummingbird T-Shirt Tee Shirt Tank Top from Zazzle.com


Monday, October 4, 2010

Redoute Red Camellia T-Shirt Top Tank Hoodie



Redoute Red Camellia T-Shirt Tank Top Hoodie

Camellia japonica 1827 Antique Botanical Print

As a Camellia grower myself, I can attest that all of us Camellia lo

vers are positively passionate about these little trees -- so if there's a Camellia grower in your life, you've found the perfect gift!

I adore this particular print: lovely, simple, elegant, charming -- everything but the marvelous Camellia scent. Produced by "the Raphael of flowers" Pierre-Joseph Redouté for his sumptuous book of engravings Choix des plus belles Fleurs.

I love the graceful lines, the vibrant greens of the sun-dappled leaves and the rich red of the flower itself. Truly, it's an exquisite bloom. (Well, that's no wonder: the specimen he painted belonged to a French princess!)

Choose from a wide variety of styles and colors (tee shirt, long sleeves, short sleeves, sleeveless, tank top, hoodie or sweatshirt) -- find one that suits you best and fits your needs. Matching note cards, Christmas cards, stickers, postage stamps and more are available in my gallery's Antique Botanical Prints Collection.

Redoute Red Camellia T-Shirt Top Tank Hoodie from Zazzle.com


Thursday, May 13, 2010

Verneuil Art Nouveau Seahorse Tank Top T-Shirt


Verneuil Art Nouveau Seahorse Tank Top T-Shirt
Elegant Sea Horses by Maurice Pillard-Verneuil

Elegant seahorses cling to undulating seaweed. You can almost feel the gentle sway of the water. Sophisticated palette of onyx black and chamoisee brown. One of M.P. Verneuil's signature designs and a fine example of Gilded Age grace and refinement. I love the subtle hand-stenciled effect.

This would look smashing with khaki, black, red, olive drab -- it goes with just about anything! Available in all styles and sizes. Light colors only. This design will not print well on dark-colored fabric. Matching tote/beach bag and more in my gallery.

About the artist: Maurice Pillard-Verneuil studied under Art Nouveau master Eugene Grasset. An early interest in Japanese printmaking blossomed into a passion for Asian art after his visit to Southeast Asia. In love with nature and the natural world, he drew inspiration from plants, flowers, animals, insects and marine life.

About this artwork:This particular design is from a suite of 60 color lithographs after decorative Art Nouveau devices by Mucha, Verneuil and Auriol found in the book 'Combinaisons Ornementales se Multipliant à l'Infini à l'Aide du Miroir' (Decorative Combinations, Infinitely Multiplied with a Mirror) by George Auriol, pseudonym of Jean-Georges Huyot, journalist, poet, songwriter, painter and engraver. Published in the year 1900 by Librairie Centrale des Beaux Arts, Paris.

It has been carefully and lovingly prepared for print by a professional graphic artist using state-of-the-art software. It is a joy to bring the best art of previous centuries into our own for everyday use and enjoyment. I hope you will enjoy wearing this top as much as I enjoyed working on the design.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Verneuil Art Nouveau Butterflies T-Shirt Top Hoodie



Verneuil Art Nouveau Butterflies T-Shirt Top from Zazzle.com

Nature-inspired butterfly and floral motifs from the Gilded Age

Nature-inspired butterfly and floral motifs with a sparing application of that wonderful Art Nouveau "spaghetti" – from La Belle Époque. Classy color scheme of cadmium orange, viridian (blue green) and chamoisee brown. I love the sense of movement and metamorphosis, and that wonderful garden feel.

Available in all styles (t-shirt, tank top, long sleeves, short sleeves, sleeveless, hoodie, sweatshirt, hooded sweatshirt, sustainable, organic, destroyed, fitted, loose fitting) and sizes (mens, womens, girls, boys, childrens, petites, misses, plus sizes). Light colors only (this design will not print well on dark-colored fabric).

About the artist: Maurice Pillard-Verneuil studied under Art Nouveau master Eugene Grasset. An early interest in Japanese printmaking blossomed into a passion for Asian art after his visit to Southeast Asia. In love with nature and the natural world, he drew inspiration from plants, flowers, animals, insects and marine life.

About this artwork:This particular design is number 50 from a suite of 60 color lithographs after decorative Art Nouveau devices by Mucha, Verneuil and Auriol found in the book 'Combinaisons Ornementales se Multipliant à l'Infini à l'Aide du Miroir' (Decorative Combinations, Infinitely Multiplied with a Mirror) by George Auriol, pseudonym of Jean-Georges Huyot, journalist, poet, songwriter, painter and engraver. Published in the year 1900 by Librairie Centrale des Beaux Arts, Paris.

It has been carefully and lovingly prepared for print by a professional graphic artist using state-of-the-art software. It is a joy to bring the best art of previous centuries into our own for everyday use and enjoyment. I hope you will enjoy wearing this shirt as much as I enjoyed working on the design. It took me many hours to restore it to printable perfection, but it was, after all, a labor of love.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Alphonse Mucha Laurel Art Nouveau Top T-shirt Tee



Alphonse Mucha Laurel Art Nouveau Top T-shirt Tee from Zazzle.com

Alphonse Mucha's Le Laurier (Laurel), 1901

Le Laurier (Laurel), 1901 by Alphonse Mucha (color lithograph). 

Like its companion pieceLe Lierre (Ivy), the wonderful trompe l'oeil effect gives this piece an earthy, garden feel and a tactile appeal. You want to actually reach out and feel the texture of the tile mosaics. The Arts and Crafts Movement influence is stronger and the palette more restrained in these two pieces than in Mucha's other works, yet that lyrical Mucha magic is as potent as ever.

Now you can wear this beautiful work of art on the Zazzle shirt of your choice (tee shirt, hoodie, sweatshirt, tank top, long or short sleeves).  It gives me great pleasure to bring the best art of past centuries into our own for everyday use and enjoyment.

Fully customizable and available in all styles, colors and sizes. Choose the one that suits you best! 

Available in all styles and colors: t-shirt, long sleeves, short sleeves, sleeveless, tank top, hoodie; mens, womens, juniors, misses, petites and plus sizes.

Alphonse Mucha Laurel Art Nouveau Top T-shirt



Alphonse Mucha Laurel Art Nouveau Top T-shirt from Zazzle.com

Alphonse Mucha's Le Laurier (Laurel), 1901

Le Laurier (Laurel), 1901 by Alphonse Mucha (color lithograph). 

Like its companion pieceLe Lierre (Ivy), the wonderful trompe l'oeil effect gives this piece an earthy, garden feel and a tactile appeal. You want to actually reach out and feel the texture of the tile mosaics. The Arts and Crafts Movement influence is stronger and the palette more restrained in these two pieces than in Mucha's other works, yet that lyrical Mucha magic is as potent as ever.

Now you can wear this beautiful work of art on the Zazzle shirt of your choice.  It gives me great pleasure to bring the best art of past centuries into our own for everyday use and enjoyment.
Gorgeous and classy! Fully customizable and available in all sizes, styles and colors. Choose the one that suits you best! Matching tote bag and more in my gallery.

Available in long sleeve, short sleeve, sleeveless, tank top, tee shirt, hoodie; mens, womens, juniors  and plus sizes.

Friday, May 7, 2010

Alphonse Mucha Ivy Art Nouveau Shirt Top T-Shirt



Alphonse Mucha Ivy Art Nouveau Shirt Top T-Shirt from Zazzle.com


Alphonse Mucha Ivy Art Nouveau Shirt Top T-Shirt

Alphonse Mucha's Le Lierre (Ivy), 1901 

Le Lierre (Ivy), 1901 by Alphonse Mucha

A marvelous palette of soft greens, dusty lilac and mahogany brown. I love the graceful swags of ivy looped through her hair.

Like its companion piece Le Laurier (Laurel), the wonderful trompe-l'oeil effect gives this work an earthy, garden feel and a tactile appeal. You want to actually reach out and feel the texture of the tile mosaics. The Arts and Crafts Movement influence is stronger and the palette more restrained in these two pieces than in most of Mucha's other works, yet that lyrical Mucha magic is as potent as ever.

Available in all styles and sizes. Designed for white or light-colored fabrics. Will not print true on dark-colored shirts.

See the my gallery's Alphonse Mucha Ivy Collection for coordinating items.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Vintage Travelling Black Cat T-Shirt

 
Vintage Travelling Black Cat T-Shirt from Zazzle.com

Vintage Travelling Black Cat Tee Shirt

I don't know where I'm going but I'm on my way

A wonderful black cat toting a red umbrella and carpet bag, inspired by a 1906 postcard. (The image is true to the original scan in every detail except for the stains and spots.)

Words from a song popular at the turn of the 20th century: "I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way." Fun and very cool!
 
Comfortable, casual and loose fitting, our heavyweight t-shirt will quickly become one of your favorites. Made from 6.1 oz, pre-shrunk 100% cotton, it wears well on anyone. We’ve double-needle stitched the bottom and sleeve hems for extra durability. See this on sweatshirts, sustainable shirts, and more!

Available in all styles and light colors, so play around and choose the one that suits you best.

See all the coordinating items in my gallery's Diary of a Bad Cat Collection.

Diary of a Bad Cat T-Shirt - Vintage Black Cat Top

 
Diary of a Bad Cat T-Shirt (Vintage Black Cat) from Zazzle.com


Diary of a Bad Cat T-Shirt (Vintage Black Cat)

I don't know where I'm going but I'm on my way

A wonderful black cat toting a red umbrella and carpet bag, inspired by a 1906 postcard. (The image is true to the original scan in every detail except the stains and spots.)

Words from a song popular at the turn of the 20th century: "I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way."

A must-have for all of Clarence's fans over at Diary of a Bad Cat. Fun and very cool!

Available in all styles and light colors, so pick the one that suits you best.

See the plain vanilla version (no "Diary of a Bad Cat" or blog url) and all the coordinating items in my gallery's Diary of a Bad Cat Collection.

Vintage Travelling Black Cat 3/4 Sleeve Top Shirt

 
Vintage Travelling Black Cat 3/4 Sleeve Top Shirt from Zazzle.com

Vintage Travelling Black Cat 3/4 Sleeve Top Shirt

I don't know where I'm going but I'm on my way

A wonderful black cat toting a red umbrella and carpet bag, inspired by a 1906 postcard. (The image is true to the original scan in every detail except the stains and spots.)

Words from a song popular at the turn of the 20th century: "I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way." Fun and very cool!

Available in all styles, colors and sizes, sleeve lengths for men and women. Play around and choose the one that tickles your fancy. Please be advised that this design will only show up on light colors. Feel free to select from all the lighter colors, but please don't choose dark-colored backgrounds (black, navy dark red, etc.).

See all the coordinating items in my gallery's Diary of a Bad Cat Collection.

Vintage Travelling Black Cat Hoodie Sweatshirt

 
Vintage Travelling Black Cat Hoodie Sweatshirt from Zazzle.com

Vintage Travelling Black Cat Hoodie Sweatshirt

I don't know where I'm going but I'm on my way

A wonderful black cat toting a red umbrella and carpet bag, inspired by a 1906 postcard. (The image is true to the original scan in every detail except the stains and spots.)

Words from a song popular at the turn of the 20th century: "I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way." Fun and very cool!

Available in all styles, colors and sizes, so play around and choose the one that tickles your fancy. Please be advised that this design will only show up on light colors. Feel free to select from all the lighter colors, but please don't choose dark-colored shirts (black, navy dark red, etc.).

See all the coordinating items in my gallery's Diary of a Bad Cat Collection.