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Showing posts with label paper mache. Show all posts
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Thursday, May 28, 2015

...AWAY...we go...with Julie

It must be that she makes me see the world a little differently, 
or maybe see the sweeter and bittersweet sides 
with equal consideration and kindness...


...but I am simply smitten with the new, and happily imperfect and utterly charming things that have arrived from Julie Arkell's London studio....


I have worked with Julie for so many years now...is it 10 or 12...
and in that time, I am still consistently amazed 
when I hold one of 
her creations in my hand...
the lovingly hand built paper mache
the simply stitched pinafores...they send me



I could live in a house just like this...simple and sweet


...here are some of my faves from the new grouping...
all are characters that spring from her new book "AWAY"...or are inspired by her new explorations from current projects...
 
and yes, copies of her first book "HOME" are back in stock... along with the new book...though availability is limited...




details on all of these and more are on her pages of the site...CLICK HERE









Thanks Julie for this wonderful new grouping of work...
it's an honor to work with you
xxoo Jen




Thursday, February 20, 2014

a glimpse of magic

I've known Julie Arkell a long time...
long enough to know that she doesn't quite see 
the world the way the rest of us do.  

She sees it in colors and textures that feel like they are left over from a childhood, but not just the  childhood of her own lifetime, but one that is older and sweeter in memory that hers and mine put together...
 
The beautiful thing about an artist creating...
I believe it far surpasses the object they create; 
the beauty is in their capacity to share the way they see things with us. 
And in that glimpse you can catch the whiff of magic.

 As ever I am honored and thrilled to share Julie's work with our customers and her collectors...at this point, Julie's work is harder than hen's teeth to get from her...she is so busy teaching she does not have as much time to creat as she -- or I -- would like. But I love that she share her talents...did you see the recent article in PRIMS featuring Julie?? It was a treat...

It's just been loaded with some wonderful works we have to share...some even at promo pricing, which is nice for us to be able to do...

 
 these two sisters are my personal faves...I want a bunny-eared hat like this!
 ...of course this 3 piece set takes the cake...
 ...and her brooches are fab too...
...thanks Julie for sharing your peek at the planet...
I adore it as much as I adore you...
 xxoo Jen


Thursday, August 18, 2011

JULIE ARKELL live & sale - our 12th webshow of the season


...thanks for stopping by! We are LIVE! with our 12th Artists' Spotlight & WEBSHOW and here to celebrate the utterly charming papier mache creations of British artist, Julie Arkell.....

Our "Artists' Spotlights" and weekly webshows are something we wanted to do for Summer 2011...this is our chance to celebrate the talents of our Earth Angels artists...each week they are working to present original art made for this venue...they hope to share what they do, inspire and bring good cheer with their great art.

It's a true pleasure to shine our Artists' Spotlight on Julie this week. She has an amazingly gentle style that evokes daydreams and wonder. Each one of a kind shown below -- both new and website work we are featuring at SALE prices -- is available to order. Please email me at Jen@EarthAngelsToys.com OR call me from 8-8 NY time at (845) 986-8720 if something speaks to you. More one of a kind creations by Julie can be seen on her page on the site...


BE ADVISED...things will go quickly so PLEASE call or email soon to avoid disappointment and feel free to mention a second choice to avoid disappointment.

SCROLL TO SEE THEM ALL -- NEW AND SALE ITEMS...


FIGURALS FIGURALS FIGURALS FIGURALS FIGURALS





Trying to go - SOLD


New Twig Trees - each is wonderful, hand built about 15" and laden with itty sculptural detail, REGULARLY $120, VIA THIS UPDATE, $88 ONLY ONE still available


New Trees - divinely whimsical trees, two of a kind paper mache trees with vibrant greens,14", each REGULARLY $120, via this update $78 ONE still available


New Left to Chance - SOLD


Green Drawer - hand built and wonderful sits or hangs by hook, 13x9, WAS $275, NOW $198


New Little Creature Cute - SOLD


New Little Creature Fun - SOLD


New Little Creature Sweet - SOLD


Blue Doll on Odd Pearl Button Box - this creature has style and savvy, wonderful textures, found objects and recycled textiles adorn a papier-mache lidded box, wonderful images on all 4 sides, 12.5”h with 4.5” box depth, WAS $365, NOW $238


Disturbed Lullaby - sweetly dressed hand built paper mache figure she’s donned a bonnet and has her head turned to see the world just a bit differently. 11.5”, WAS $475, NOW $318


Best Dressed Rabbit - SOLD


Old Dutch Doll Box -SOLD


Little Spinney - SOLD


Chair - SOLD


Where am I Trying to Go - SOLD


WORD PINS WORD PINS WORD PINS WORD PINS WORD PINS


Home & A Darn - All are one of a kinds and made from vintage findings, knitted trims, old fabric and paper mache, WAS $105, NOW $55 each


Old Frock, Peace & Found (old frock and peace sold) - All are one of a kinds and made from vintage findings, knitted trims, old fabric and paper mache, WAS $105, NOW $55


Quite, Twigs & Jam - All are one of a kinds and made from vintage findings, knitted trims, old fabric and paper mache, each WAS $105, NOW $55


Red Wool, Old Frock & Twigs ( red wool and old frocksold) - Julie has a long time love affair with words…enamored with them here she has embroidered them in her distinct hand onto a papier mache frame encrusted in bling, about 2” across and 2.5” long, WAS $105, NOW $55


TIC TOC TIC TOC TIC TOC TIC TOC TIC TOC


Tic Toc Watch – sweet embroidered band with paper mache face, snap closure, one of a kind wearable art piece, never be late! $120 NOW ALL ARE $75


Sweet Treat Tic Toc - Wonderful wearable art, these watches never fail to tell the time! Fabulous! Paper mache, old fabric, embroidery…WAS $125, NOW $75 each


Glee Tic Toc (center sold) - Wonderful wearable art, these watches never fail to tell the time! Fabulous! Paper mache, old fabric, embroidery…each was $125, NOW $75 each


Floral Tic Toc – Wonderful wearable art, these watches never fail to tell the time! Fabulous! Paper mache, old fabric, embroidery…WAS $125, NOW $75 each


Cheery Tic Toc - Wonderful wearable art, these watches never fail to tell the time! Fabulous! Paper mache, old fabric, embroidery…WAS $125, NOW $75 each

CAMEOS CAMEOS CAMEOS CAMEOS CAMEOS CAMEOS CAMEOS


Rose Knit and Dorcus Loo Loo - Fabulous oval collages encrusted in found beads and more, hung from a pin ensconced in a knit or cloth bow, about 2” across and 3” long, $105 each


Therese & Dorcas - Cameo-style brooches to adorn any lapel, pinafore or textile! Wonderfully done, ephemera, paper mache, odd findings and vintage details make each one of a kind piece a delight, NOW $75 each


Green Knit & Blue Knit (green knit sold) - Cameo-style brooches to adorn any lapel, pinafore or textile! Wonderfully done, ephemera, paper mache, odd findings and vintage details make each one of a kind piece a delight, WAS $105, NOW $55


Berthe & Dolly (dolly sold) - Fabulous oval collages encrusted in found beads and more, hung from a pin ensconced in a knit or cloth bow, fabulous, about 2” across and 3” long, WAS $105, NOW $55


Bon Voyage & Mrytle - Cameo-style brooches to adorn any lapel, pinafore or textile! Wonderfully done, ephemera, paper mache, odd findings and vintage details make each one of a kind piece a delight, WAS $105, NOW $55


Cameo Pins – each a one of a kind made from papiermache, wire, ephemera and found objects: Blue Knit – 3.5”, $95,Dorcas – 3.25”, $95, EACH NOW $55


WEE DOLLIES WEE DOLLIES WEE DOLLIES WEE DOLLIES WEE DOLLIES


Dorcus Loo Loo & Petal - Cameo-style brooches to adorn any lapel, pinafore or textile! Wonderfully done, ephemera, paper mache, odd findings and vintage details make each one of a kind piece a delight, WAS $105, NOW $55


Rose Knit and Dolly (dolly sold) - Rose Knit & Dolly - Cameo-style brooches to adorn any lapel, pinafore or textile! Wonderfully done,ephemera, paper mache, odd findings and vintage details make each one of a kind piece a delight, WAS $105, NOW $55


TO ORDER TO ORDER TO ORDER TO ORDER

What a wonderful grouping of original work! If anything shown above speaks to you, please call me at 845-986-8720 from 8-8 NY time to order or email me at Jen@EarthAngelsToys.com

THANKS TO Julie FOR THESE FABULOUS CREATIONS....
and to you for stopping by to browse her latest work and show your support for our artists...

xoxoxo Jen
Earth Angelsxxoo Jen
Earth Angels PS....if you missed the recent spotlights on Debrina Pratt, Jennifer Lanne, Melody Elizabeth, Laurie Meseroll, Cheryl Kuhn, Valerie Weberpal, AShley Carter and/or Nicol Sayre-- we've left them up here on the BLOG pages -- just scroll back in the BLOGroll or click the links to see the offerings..

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