Melody


    Quote:
    "If you start to take Vienna - take Vienna." -- Napoleon Bonaparte
    Location:
    Manhattan
    My Crafts: I am a designer and artist, specializing in collage, mixed media, and pen and ink illustration.
    My Inspirations: Edward Gorey, Salvador Dali, Z. Z. Wei, Ray Ceasar, MC Escher, Tyson Grumm, Quentin Blake, Lyonel Feininger, Monet, Bob Richardson, Ansel Adams, Roy Gerrard, Erick Ingraham...
    My Shows: Interest in my work? www.melodychamlee.com
    My Occupation: Designer

    Prada sports comic book prints

    Friday, March 28, 2008, 05:54 PM CST [General]

    I thought this was an interesting commentary on the blend going on lately between mainstream fashion and grassroots sources of hand-drawn pattern making. What is considered "cool" in the fashion world and chic in the hand-made world seems to be criss crossing a bit.  

    There are a lot of graphic art and comic book inspired little boutiques all around New York and San Francisco, but it's nice to see some haute culture throwing home-spun graphic art into the mix of clothing design on the catwalk. 

    See Kate Moss do her little turn in illustrations by James Dean

     

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    Japanese Style Bird Pendants

    Thursday, March 27, 2008, 03:58 PM CST [Inspiration]

    Neck Things over at Etsy has some really stunning hand-crafted pendant art up in time for spring.






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    Amazing Turquoise Silk

    Thursday, March 27, 2008, 03:51 PM CST [Fashion]

    I found this amazing turquoise silk dress and had to share... one of a kind with gold maple print up the side!

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    Artist Pencil Decorative Designs

    Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 11:19 AM CST [General]

    I was only going to post one thing, but then I saw these fantastic designs made entirely from repurposed artist's pencils.

    Such a nice little statement in a familiar, stylish pattern. Sort of an anatomy class on the illustration toolset.

    jenmaestre makes them.



    Enjoy!
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    Sometimes Simple is All You Need...

    Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 11:11 AM CST [General]

    A good friend of mine made me a couch pillow once out of a lampshade cover I liked (I know) and ever since my couches have had to match it. Can't help it. Childhood friends!

    Here's a slightly new version from cipolla that's got a lovely and very simple to create pattern that really brings just the right amount of attention to the simple function of a cozy little throw pillow.



    Sometimes simple is just the perfect thing to accent without taking over the style of the whole room. (Leaves more creative breathing space for new projects.)
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