Mark Ryden Inspired Pin Toppers

mark ryden inspired pin toppers
Originally uploaded by Gigi & Big Red

I just wanted to share some pin toppers I've made - totally inspired by my love for Mark Ryden's art! These pins are very much on the happy side although I can't speak for Mark - seems his art is often dark and mysterious. I wanted to capture the childlike quality that I find so endearing in much of his work. Balloon Animals for your pincushion it is!!!

Mark Ryden Art ~ gosh does he have a vision or what? I am so in awe of his work!

So I have admired Mark Ryden's work for a while now and decided to make this mosaic on flickr of just a few of his lovely paintings. I'm really wanting his book right now!!!! It's chock full of fascinating art but it's $395 - ouch!!!! Maybe someday.........

Twilight Freak

Yes you could say I am totally obsessed with this movie, soundtrack, book, yada, yada, yada.........every free moment lately has been dedicated to sketching the characters.
Bella Swan is so delicate and lovely, while Edward is very fetching and brutally handsome.

Where the Magic Happens

Another Pix of My Studio
Originally uploaded by Gigi & Big Red

I haven't posted in so long and decided to show a photo of where I work on all my projects. There's a lot going on in here as you can see. But I try to keep it organized and always end up on the floor some how!

Digital Cake Series

Here's the first 4 of my designs! I used Fireworks to create them. It was a very busy weekend coming up with these yummy fantasy cakes! Very fun and relaxing too. I would like to somehow paint these on canvas ~ not sure how to arrange them but it's an idea : )

Cherries in Pencil

A quick sketch of one of my favorite fruits. I used to love picking cherries off our tree in my backyard when I was little. My dad had three varieties growing from one tree. He used the grafting method ~ it was really amazing!

Queen of the Kitchen

It was a landmark birthday this past June for my Mom! I painted her a cake with a crown on top. She loves crowns and she's defianatly the Queen of the Kitchen so it only made sense to whip this painting up for her. I used acrylic on canvas and embellished with rhinestones and glitter. I love working with metallic paint too it really gives a nice effect in the light. I love the bright pinks and greens. I wish I had more time to paint because I really enjoy it! I usually don't have an idea of what my paintings will turn out like. I never sketch it first. It always seems to just kind of reveal itself as I putz along.