Wearable Art - Night Sky Jacket


Night Sky is a fun short sleeved denim jacket. It has a loose, comfortable fit with big sparkly cats running across the back.

It is about a medium size and has a shorter length.  

It has a romantic, boho, festival vibe, with details, such as, raw edges, freeform machine and hand stitching, new and reclaimed velvet, lace, embroidery, ribbons and specialty elements.
Each is unique and one of a kind.

Please contact me directly for purchase information or with any questions. 
$125

Purchases can be made with Paypal or Venmo.
Shipping available. Shipping quote on request.

Approximate sleeve length from shoulder 12”








Wearable Art - Flutter Jacket



Flutter is a milk chocolate brown cotton jacket with a military style. It has a dramatic, sheer, flowing attached scarf that has a beautiful, washy, metallic pattern. The jacket has a very flattering fitted shape, with seaming in the front and back. The actual color is more like the darker images and not the lighter pictures. The area behind the black crocheted medallion in the back, is cut out and open.  

It is between a large and extra large size, with a bit of stretch in the fabric, making it fit a wide size range. The shoulders are a little more tapered but the stretch makes it comfortable and movable.

It has a romantic, boho, festival vibe, with details, such as, raw edges, freeform machine and hand stitching, new and reclaimed velvet, lace, embroidery, ribbons and specialty elements.
Each is unique and one of a kind.

Please contact me directly for purchase information or with any questions. 
$125

Purchases can be made with Paypal or Venmo.
Shipping available. Shipping quote on request.

Approximate sleeve length from shoulder 24”













Wearable Art - Mariposa Jacket



Mariposa is a dark denim jacket with a dramatic, textural and vibrant butterfly design. The jacket fabric is SUPER stretchy has a very flattering fitted shape, with seaming in the front and back. The front yoke has charcoal and silver sparkly stones.

It is between a medium and large size, with the stretch in the fabric making it fit a wide size range. The shoulders are a little more tapered but the stretch makes it comfortable and movable.

It has a romantic, boho, festival vibe, with details, such as, raw edges, freeform machine and hand stitching, new and reclaimed velvet, lace, embroidery, ribbons and specialty elements.
Each is unique and one of a kind.

Please contact me directly for purchase information or with any questions. 
$125

Purchases can be made with Paypal or Venmo.
Shipping available. Shipping quote on request.

Approximate sleeve length from shoulder 23”










Wearable Art - Jardin Jacket




Jardin is a neutral gray cotton jacket with a vibrant floral design. It has a very flattering fitted shape, with seaming in the front and back and nips in gently at the waist across the back. The collar is gathered and can stand up.

It is between a large and extra large size, with the princess seams making it fit a wide size range. The shoulders are roomy, making it very comfortable.

It has a romantic, boho, festival vibe, with details, such as, raw edges, freeform machine and hand stitching, new and reclaimed velvet, lace, embroidery, buttons, ribbons and specialty elements like crocheted flowers.

Each is unique and one of a kind.. 

Please contact me directly for purchase information or with any questions. 
$125

Purchases can be made with Paypal or Venmo.
Shipping available. Shipping quote on request.


Approximate sleeve length from shoulder 18”











Wearable Art



I am super excited to share a small, personal project that I have been working on. 

It's personal because, as someone that has broad shoulders and a fuller figure, 
I have always had a hard time finding casual, fitted jackets and tops that are 
comfortable, allow freedom of movement in my arms and don't pull across my back. 
Forget finding cute, unique and affordable options! 

Well, I have been carefully sourcing well made, well fitting jackets and tops (for curvy, fluffy, ample girls), that I can upcycle and embellish...creating art to wear!

This new, handcrafted, apparel collection has a romantic, boho, festival vibe, with details, such as, raw edges, freeform machine and hand stitching, new and 
reclaimed velvet, lace, embroidery, buttons, ribbons and specialty elements 
like crocheted flowers.

Each is unique and one of a kind…I will be posting available items individually. 

Please contact me directly for purchase information. 
Shipping available. 

Fabric Scrap Ribbon




I have a hard time throwing things away! 
I also have a weird affection for the little snipits of fabric, leftover from my projects.


Over the years, on Pinterest, I have seen these glorious lengths of hand sewn ribbons that were made from random fabric ends, pieces of lace and yarn.  I have always wanted to try and make them and when I was looking for something special to create for a dear friend, I knew this was my time!

The scraps I used for this are from some recent projects and also include pieces of up-cycled clothing. 

As I was working on the other projects, I started a box of remnants and then as I worked, I would just throw all the fragments into that box. Then I cut those remnants into even smaller pieces before assembling the new “ribbon”.

I didn’t have a plan and just randomly sewed the scraps to a long strip of fabric I had made from larger remnants. I freestyle stitched up and down the length to make sure everything was secure. 


I wrapped it on an old wood spool and secured it with a little handmade bee from another project, that I will share soon. 



I didn’t plan it, but ended up making about 10 yards of the colorful, scrapy ribbon, for her to use in her own crafty projects!





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Thank a Cop

I love using my art to inspire and celebrate others, so this week I created my own version of the Police Memorial logo to honor and remember officers.

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

Until next week,
Pam

Tears Of A Cop


I have been where you fear to be.
I have seen what you fear to see.
I have done what you fear to do.
All these things I've done for you.

I am the one you lean upon.
The one you cast your scorn upon.
The one you bring your troubles to,
All these people I've been for you.

The one you ask to stand apart.
The one you feel should have no heart.
The one you call the officer in blue.
But I am human, just like you.

And through the years I've come to see
That I am not what you ask of me.
So take this badge and take this gun.
Will you take it?
Will anyone?

And when you watch a person die,
And hear a battered baby cry.
Then so you think that you can be
All those things you ask of me?

10 Questions with Wonderful Illustrator Ohn Mar Win



CLICK HERE to visit Ohn Mar Win's website

I am so inspired by the work of other artists and I wanted to share one that has taken a medium that was relatively new to them and created a complete brand.

Ohn Mar Win is a UK based illustrator who creates beautiful, fluid water color illustrations. Her color palettes are inspired and her details are fresh and lively. She has a giving spirit and shares her process through classes on Skillshare and work-in-progress videos on Instagram.

Enjoy learning a little about Ohn Mar Win!

10 Questions

Work:

1. Do you work in any other mediums other than water-colour?
Yes I work in pen and ink, brush pen, and I use PS and Ai on a IMac

2. How do you choose and organize your subject matter? 
More my sketch a day I tend to just pick a subject on that day - perhaps I saw a flower or a palette of colours I liked so wanted to explore them further. I don’t really have a plan most days!

3. Where is your favorite place to do creative research? Online? In person?
I do both. Sometimes I’ll take a photograph of something whilst on a walk or shopping and bring it out when needed.

4. Do you have a favorite piece of art or one that you are more proud of?
Oh gosh I really like a lot of my foodie illustrations but I like some of the sketches where I mix up the mediums

5. Who or what inspires you creatively?
Mostly everyday things or seasonal flowers can be turned into lovely patterns. And I like seeing the art at the Royal Academy Summer exhibition

Personal:

1. What was your favorite toy or item as a child?
I did have a small tin paint set which I treasured and lots of Roald Dahl books

2. What is your favorite movie?
Either Breakfast at Tiffany's or Bladerunner

3. What is your favorite food to eat?
I could eat Sushi everyday

4. Do you have other creative outlets?
I really like watching films and would love to write a screenplay one day

5. Do you have any personal advice for other artists that may be new or unsure about sharing their creative talents?
I’d say just make lots of art, don’t be afraid of making a mistake or a mess as we are all learning. That's why I paint everyday - I’m still learning and developing myself. Soon you’ll se what you are attracted to and then make more art with that in mind


IG @ohn_mar_win

It's official!

CLICK HERE to visit the Artworks! Licensing website

Hello everyone,

I'm so happy to share that last week I signed with an art licensing agent and I am now represented by Carol White of Artworks! Licensing.


I am looking forward to this next creative phase and having the opportunity to create a lot of new work. 

It has been an interesting path getting to this point and I am working on a series of blog posts sharing my journey in art licensing, including learning the business, networking, creating art suited to licensing and ultimately finding an agent.

Stay tuned!

Until next week,
Pam