Wednesday, December 23, 2009

HOLIDAYS!

Voila will still be taking orders and requests, but the updates will be scarce untill Monday, ENJOY THE HOLIDAY EVERYONE!

Sunday, December 13, 2009

WE HAVE A WINNER!

The winner of the free photo painting contest is....... PRINCESS CHIBI!!!!

Thats right people, if you do not enter, you do not win! Chibi entered, Chibi wins!

Thank you so much for your feedback, your painting will be started this week!


There will be more contests to come, so stay tuned. Thank you to all who entered, and all who now read this blog.

Happy Sunday!

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Fashion and PASSION!

Today is a good day. Today I realized how much I adore working with wire. I have always loved metal craft and works of art, my grandfather worked in this medium quite a bit and I grew up with his beautiful welded creations and hammerings. So now I have decided to devote much of my craft time to wire works in addition to my headbands. This is not to say that illustration and writing wont still be my focal point, but I am sure that I have now narrowed my sights.

Look out for beautiful wire work earrings, pendants, and some surprises. This year may be over, but I have a feeling next year is going to be amazing.

Remember that the contest ends tonight! Please please please enter!

All you need to do is post here or facebook
1 - what your fave peice of mine is, and why
2 - what you would like to see more of by us
3 - a GREAT image of yourself for your FREE digi painting if you are the winner.

FEEDBACK MATTERS! SHOP ETSY.COM!

No feature today, but I will have some good ones up soon as well as searchable treasurys, and interviews with some amazing artists. Be on the lookout.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

CONTEST IS LIVE!

Alrighty! Along with the launch of the fan page Voila! is running a little contest.

All you have to do is post the following to the Voila! fan wall on facebook or here -

1) your favorite work of art from Voila! (in the photos, etsy, or deviant art) and why you like it

2) what kinds of items you would like to see from Voila!

3) your very best picture of yourself. (why you ask?!)

The winner will have their image changed into a digital painting, just like the one featured as the Voila! profile pic on facebook! you will also get to choose the simple background theme. Creativity and feedback matter.

Good luck!

Up up and away!

So we now have our fan page live, as well as our twitter! Keep up to date, up to the minute, Follow Voila! - http://twitter.com/VoilaStudios

and for easy updates for your every day life fan us on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/pages/Voila-Studios/211069356960

I would like to know what kinds of items you are shopping for during the holiday season, and I will do a feature on related items, just for you!

LONG day at the morning job, so this is a short one!

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Holidays rolling in

Short post to keep things rollin onward!

Voila! will be launching a facebook page, as well as a twitter, and we will also be offering new items!
Custom painted glassware and wine charms are coming soon! Keep an eye out, excitement ahead!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

An afternoon post, HELLO DECEMBER!

I got off my morning job early, and my husband has "month end" today (he goes in later than normal) So I am up and sunny, rip roaring to go! I will be working hard on new items and new things for you all in the PM, but this morning I found some treasures, so I have 2 new features that you just have to see. Who knows, it may help you complete some holiday shopping!

But first let me talk a little about the new items you may have seen in my shop.
I am now offering official listings for both artistic commissions and writing, and I have one print up.
Art commissions can really be anything your heart desires. I have been working in this way for most of my life! I shared my love of commission art work with my bestie, Heather Hitchman, and she has flourished in the same wonderful art world. Commission art, traditionally called "freelance" work (though this term seems cold and overly professional for me!) is a unique way for anyone to create the art that is in their mind. All you need is a concept, an idea, or a few inspirational images, and you have got yourself the beginings of a commission!

I work on nearly any budget, and am willing to try new mediums, unique ideas, and mature themes are welcome. Commissions do not need to be huge, or with a scary price tag!


So now on to the features. I came across the first on the etsy showcase, this user creates some of the most beautiful masks I have ever seen, and has been featured on Martha Steward!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Merimask - Merimask!

This etsy'n is just a fantastic craftor! Take a look at these beauties


The masks are made of carved leather, they almost look like wood! I am concidering becoming a ferret next year for halloween, or perhaps just for fun! They do customs!

















My second feature is a very different, off beat style of art...
http://www.etsy.com/shop/lulunjay

Lulunjay features folk style tile art of animals doing unusual things
The poses, and essence of each work is stunning and whimsical, a great breath of fresh air from the over rendered works I am used to seeing!