Shyama Helin Collage on Wood Block

Shyama Helin at Etsy is a wonderful mixed media artist currently working on her vintage lovers series. These exquisite pieces are collages on 3/4 inch board, small beauties of 5.5 inches square. They would make a wonderful statement in a group on a display shelf.










I was drawn to them because I am involved in a fair amount of romantic writing in my current novel (in my other day job), and the images spoke to me. The colors and graceful figures are perfect for my mood. For any guys looking, these would make memorable gifts for the woman in your life.

Check out Shyama's huge range at Shyama's Etsy store.

I think these are just a perfect, somewhat whimsical, way to end the week. Have a lovely, hopefully romantic, weekend. Buy some chocolates. Put on some Jobim...

Shellie Mitchell Art at Etsy

Shellie Mitchell is an Etsy artist with a totally new take on folk art. It's this kind of innovation that calls to me as I research, and I swoop in, caught up by the vibrant colors, and the movement and exuberance in each piece.

Shellie's process is just a little different. She cuts out wonderful pieces of fabric (art forms in themselves) and adheres them to wood panels, embellishing them with acrylics, gel pens, oil pencils - whatever she thinks necessary at the time. Each piece is then given several coats of sealant. The resulting art is truly delightful.

The images below are originals, but Shellie produces high-quality prints as well, so that these are affordable for everyone.










Check out Shellie's Etsy store, and be very impressed. How clever is she? Thank you, Shellie. You certainly livened up my morning.