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Feed Your Soul: the free art project from Charlie Bird

November 28, 2011

feed your soul free printable art

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I’m loving the latest Feed Your Soul: the free art project download from artist Charlie Bird. Charlie is currently a photography student at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia and she has worked as a painter, photographer and illustrator. Her work is inspired by anything lovely and outdoors. While not fiddling in her band, Loudermilk & Moon, she is creating fun things with her best friend Heather Feather.  See more on her flickr and on her blog.

I asked Charlie a few questions about what inspires her and how she feeds her soul.

How do you feed your soul?

I feed my soul with bits of mint and by running through the woods with no clothes on.

Where do find the most inspiration?

Sitting around the camp fire with my friends eating macaroons.


Where is your favorite place to go to refresh your mind, body and soul?

The Blue Ridge Mountains. The silence there is the most refreshing of the refreshers.

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Feed Your Soul: the free art project from Angela Traunig

November 07, 2011

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Today brings us another Feed Your Soul: the free art project download and it’s from a repeat artist contributor. An Australian-born artist living in the Deep South, Angela Traunig, creates original illustrations with a modern style and sense of humor.  From her Knobby Knee characters to old-fashioned nursery rhymes, all of Angela’s work is full of color and whimsy. You can see more of her work in her Etsy shop and on her Website and you can see her previous contribution here.

I asked Angela a couple of questions about what feeds her soul and the like.

What feeds your soul? A walk in the woods, quiet meditation, sharing a meal with friends or whatever?

The tenderness and compassion in the simple actions of my 2 year old son.  A good singing song turned up loud and belted out full force when no one else is home. Good cheese and fruit and dark chocolate with bits of candied orange peel.

Share some of your inspirations in your art and life.

My family of course. The secret lives of animals.  We assume that they lead simple lives, but who is to say that their days aren’t full of complicated relationships and moments of humor?

Name one word that sums up your philosophy or outlook on life.

Gratitude.

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Great Homemade Gift Printables: a round-up

November 01, 2011

1. Double Dutch Favor Bird Boxes by Speckless
2. Chai Recipe and Teabag Labels by The Long Thread
3. Homemade caramel and printable tags from Creature Comforts
4.  Hello Neighbor Labels from Joy Ever After
5. Bubble bath labels from Eat Drink Chic
6. Seed Packets from Vale Design

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Feed Your Soul: the free art project from Ashley Percial + Kirrily Anderson

October 24, 2011

feed your soul free printable art

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Today, I’m sharing the latest Feed Your Soul: the free art project downloads! The first one is from artist Ashley Percival. Ashley graduated from the University College Falmouth in 2010 and is now a freelance illustrator living in Cornwall. He gets most of his inspiration from wildlife and nature. You can see more of his work  in his Etsy Shop and on his website.

I asked Ashley a couple of questions about what feeds his soul and what some of his inspirations are.

What feeds your soul? A walk in the woods, quiet meditation, sharing a meal with friends?

The main thing that feeds my soul is definitely nature. I love exploring and finding new species, and get ideas for my artwork.

Share some of your inspirations in your art and life.

My artwork clearly shows that I get inspiration from animals and nature, a lot of my characters are wearing hats, I think I got that idea from myself—I always wear hats. I also get inspired when looking at other art, I love art galleries and art blogs. I’m a big fan of Dali.

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The second print for today is from Kirrily Anderson of I Am Others. Kirrily’s illustration based artwork is well traveled, appearing in places such as Mexico, Israel, New York City, Sydney & Melbourne, while her design work has made its’ way around both Australia & the United States, often in the form of CD artwork and gig posters. You can see more on her website and in Etsy Shop.

I also asked her a few questions.

What feeds your soul?

Roaming around the backstreets of my city in the darkest, quiet hours of the night; coffee at my favorite tucked away cafe, which I secretly believe no one else knows about; a beer or two and rambling conversations with fellow artists.

Share some of your inspirations in your art and life.

In no particular order: thrift stores, Swoon, hard rubbish, vintage wallpaper, the Stones, feathers, Mexican coffee, American Blues, the 80’s art scene, miso, tofu asada burritos, Portland (OR), Shida, various shades of teal and aqua, Basquiat, silk scarves and beauty.

Name one word that sums up your philosophy or outlook on life.

Rah-rah!

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Halloween Printables: Cupcake Toppers and Treat Bag Free Downloads

October 13, 2011

Jessica Alvarado shares 2 Halloween Print-It-Yourself downloads today on Indie Fixx.

The first are these adorkable cupcake toppers, which she very generously produced in 3 different sizes (1 inch, 1.25 inch and 1.5 inch) to match whatever size circle punch you have. Halloween school party cupcake decorations…check!

1 inch cupcake topper download

1.25 inch cupcake topper download

1.5 inch cupcake topper download

The 2nd Halloween printable is for a Halloween Treat Bag, which you can print out on a regular ole paper lunch bag. These would also be perfect for those school Halloween parties as well!

Halloween Treat Bag Download

About the contributor:

Jessica Alvarado is a freelance writer and full time artist at C. Johannesen Studio. She also blogs about crafting her diy life at Seven Day Magic.
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Feed Your Soul: the free art project from Laura Amiss + Mary Beth Heishman

October 03, 2011

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You are in for a treat today—two Feed Your Soul: the free art project downloads! The first one is from artist Laura Amiss, who was featured here before on this blog. Laura is originally from the north of England, but she now lives in Amsterdam. Laura’s handmade canvases are uniquely created using a selection of new and reclaimed fabrics. Her work is composed of subtle lines and color combinations produced through layering, piecing and sewing fabrics together. She draws her inspiration from her every day environment and hopes she captures the landscape or moments of ordinary life  and  allows people to appreciate them with a fresh perspective. Learn more on her website.

Here’s some more of her lovely work, which is available for sale in her Etsy Shop.

The second print for today is from Mary Beth Heishman. Mary Beth is an artist and master art educator in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her current works are juxtapositions between humans, flora and various fauna. The naturalist theme reoccurs in her artworks and jewelry. Mary Beth blends the surrealism of Las Vegas with the naturalism of the desert to create a unique art form that combines the fantastic and unexpected. See more on her website and in her Etsy Shop.

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Plus, take a look a some more  gorgeous work from Mary Beth.

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