Photo Shoot for Somatic Wellness Massage Therapy

May 13th, 2013

We will use these photos, and more, while updating the Somatic Wellness web site and brochures. Why tea? Because when you, and a loved one, get a Couples Massage at Somatic Wellness, they serve you wonderful tea and chocolate covered strawberries! (And also when you do a photo shoot for them, I am happy to say.)

May 13th, 2013

Mini Gardens

My daughter and I made these Mini Gardens for Mother’s Day. Gave one to my mom. I LOVED this project! The greenery is Thyme and the tiny flowers are Alyssum.

 

 

This is my Mom’s.

Fun Mother and Daughter activity.

Classic Calligraphy

May 9th, 2013

This is one of my favorite styles of lettering.

(…with Lilly of the Valley from my garden)

Close up

 

Shadow Portraits!

April 25th, 2013

Treasured Keepsake


Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12th

There’s still time to create a beautiful, personal gift for your mother, grandmother… or yourself, if you contact me soon.

I like to work from life best, casting a shadow on a wall, tracing it carefully. I can work with your own papers, or give you selections based on colors and styles you prefer.

If you can’t meet with me in person, or if you have a little one who just can’t hold still long enough, I can work from a photo, (one that I take, or one that you can give me, if it’s a very clear profile image.)

I can also shrink these images down small enough to fit in a locket, and I’d like to do a classic bride and groom portrait one day too. Oh, the possibilities…

 

 

 

And you can get 2 for 1. I often use the knockout to make a second portrait!

Rave review in the Wedding Channel web site!

April 11th, 2013

We received a fantastic review on the Wedding Channel web site today!

“Paige at New Life Arts made my wedding! Not only did she do all the beautiful calligraphy on my invitations and place cards… but she built me a wedding logo that became a cake topper! (And stickers for everything!) Paige also created a beautiful guest book for us that was unique and perfect for the number of guests that we had. I would recommend Paige & Christian at New Life Arts for anyone. They will work with you and your ideas to make your wedding AMAZING.”

 

http://local.weddingchannel.com/wedding-vendors/New-Life-Arts-Design-profile?ProfileId=535039&sid=xTnEswsDTyzytVWXxh8HJQ

 

(Names and addresses altered on these examples to protect the guests.)

Geisha Costume

January 23rd, 2013
  • Kimono Kimono Outer kimono (robe)
  • Obi Obi Obi, the long cloth belt worn over kimono and tied in elaborate knots at the back
  • Detail Detail Hand embroidered chrysanthemums, for Autumn
  • Nagajuban Nagajuban Nagajuban, or long undergarment robe, with date jime, a cloth belt
  • Eri Eri Eri (collar) embroidered with maple leaves and wind, more autumn motifs
  • Sode Sode Sode (sleeve) hand painted detail
  • Datejime Datejime Embroidery Detail
  • Chocho Chocho Faux detachable chocho (butterfly) knot, so datejime can also be worn as obi

Roll the Giant Dice

January 21st, 2013
Giant, rustic, faux antiqued dice, for a new hot spot, to use as end tables for drinks and whatnot. Someone is sure to roll these babies, eventually, but at least it won’t matter if they get dinged up! Christan made six, but we could play Yahtzee with five. It would be loud.

Red Tail Port Label

January 13th, 2013

Haley Slagle’s “Stuck for a Minute” CD Cover

January 8th, 2013

They’re here! Haley Slagle’s CD covers arrived in the mail yesterday. Haley brought me a couple of songs to listen to while I worked on the artwork. They’re great.

I highly recommend checking out her fb page: http://www.facebook.com/haleyslaglemusic?fref=ts

And her website: http://haleyslagle.com/home.cfm

And her upcoming show at Gene’s on Saturday, January 19th at 8pm.

And of course, the CD!

Recent Logo Designs

January 5th, 2013

Logos we designed in late 2012:

Appalachian Stroke Network is a nonprofit outreach organization for educating communities and practitioners about stroke prevention, recognition, and treatment.

We often create multiple versions of a logo for different applications of a logo. For example, one logo may work well on letterhead, whereas another will look better on a website, or embroidered on a shirt.

A local heating and cooling contractor. Located in Star City.

The restaurant at Heston Farm is now official.