Gold. Girls Guns.Inspiration

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 / 23 comments

I am just about to start working on a painting for the Portland Gun Show (an art show not a real gun show) at the Globe Gallery. I am a little behind on my painting since I have so many events coming up and I am getting ready to relaunch my etsy shop since it has been empty for what seems like forever! I am thinking about doing something a little bit different for this painting and I wanted to share my inspiration board for the painting before I start :).

This song by Metric was my main starting point for inspiration in thinking about this painting. I just love the song! I am not a huge fan of guns- I don't think I have ever even held a gun but I love the idea of 1960's campy western meets 1970's gold glam. I only have a couple days to make it and now I just need the painting comes through the canvas.!

"Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it. " Michaelangelo

PS I have a special surprise coming soon- I just have to finish editing the video. Nope no sneaky peaks on this project! :)

23 comments

Tracey said...: I love your inspiration board ... I can't wait to see what you create!! :)

PS. Your surprises are always the best! :); June 29, 2011 at 5:36 AM
Chelsea Finn said...: This is all great inspiration! I love all of the gold in the first few images!

<3Chelsea Elizabeth
http://www.organizedxxmess.blogspot.com; June 29, 2011 at 6:46 AM
Anonymous said...: I love these pics! And that quote about how "all you need to make a movie is a girl and a gun". Hehe :)

Excited to see your new things!; June 29, 2011 at 7:10 AM
Anonymous said...: all this gold hurt my eyes! I want to know what the surprise is.; June 29, 2011 at 8:01 AM
considerthelillies said...: amazing inspiration, can't wait to see the finished art!; June 29, 2011 at 8:09 AM
Mandy Crandell said...: Love Metric! I can't wait to see what you create!; June 29, 2011 at 8:09 AM
stephanie said...: I can't wait to see what you come up with that inspiration board!; June 29, 2011 at 8:54 AM
Grace said...: Cool pictures! Love gold; June 29, 2011 at 9:54 AM
Marcie said...: The first photo is amazing! I love that you said fly! How great would that be :); June 29, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Kristin H said...: Fab Post!! Following!! Have a great evening!!; June 29, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Mary Shouvlin said...: Oh la la, I am loving this inspiration. Can't wait to see it! xo; June 29, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Ana Degenaar said...: You have no idea how much I adore this. Pure, fresh inspiration!; June 29, 2011 at 12:56 PM
the southern hostess said...: I love all that gold! Can't wait to see the final product.; June 29, 2011 at 3:27 PM
TracyZLesh @ Then I Got To Thinking said...: I love the inspirations.... and I am sure your finished product will be amazing!; June 29, 2011 at 4:06 PM
Gentri said...: How awesome! :D Can't wait to see what you do!; June 29, 2011 at 6:14 PM
Bad Joan said...: Love all these images and love that Metric song. Great inspiration!

http://www.badjoan.blogspot.com; June 29, 2011 at 10:38 PM
ashley.warner said...: what a darling blog!
love your inspiration board.
glam meets western.
gonna be fab!

ashley

www.ashley-warner.blogspot.com; June 30, 2011 at 12:22 AM
Anonymous said...: Loving the inspriation board, some awesome ideas! I wanna see how it turns out; June 30, 2011 at 1:34 AM
red-handed said...: Guns are fun! Just take the bullets out.; June 30, 2011 at 7:27 AM
Melanie said...: Okay, from this post alone, I can tell you and I have plenty in common and I MUST follow you! :D

I'm a huge Metric fan and this is one of my fave songs!

Looking forward to exploring more of your stuff!; June 30, 2011 at 8:53 AM
vintch said...: so happy to find your lovely blog! with that fabulous inspiration, your painting can't help but be utterly gorgeous! be sure to post pictures when you finish:); June 30, 2011 at 10:40 AM
LCR said...: thanks for coming by my blog and visiting! i'm glad to meet new bloggy friends... and you seem like a very talented person:) I can't wait to see what this painting turns out like, and to see more of your art!
xo
Lauren; June 30, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Kyla said...: Wow, great inspiration post! Also, I am in love with Metric :); July 1, 2011 at 9:19 AM