tink makes art

Who says paint is just for canvases and walls? Paint adds pizazz to anything…anything…

wearing this outfit

with this tattoo

in this [my one day] home office

with this print hanging above my desk

Something to remember…especially on a Monday…

Headdresses, or warbonnets, were originally worn in times of battle by Native Americans in only the Great Plains region, such as the Sioux, Crow, Blackfeet, Cheyenne, and Plains Cree. It was not until the 1800′s with the rise of American tourism and forced tribe relocation to the West that other tribes adopted the custom. Headdresses became a fashion and symbol of authority for many tribes, “but for the Plains India tribes, feather warbonnets were a sacred display of a man’s honor and courage, and each feather told a story.” Here’s a simple headdress you can make!

Source: Native-Languages.org

I’m in love with tribal, Aztec, southwestern imagery and designs, so when I saw Ellie’s post about Folklands, I was in love. These designs, by Sydney based artist John-Michael Papagianopoulos, can be seen on paper, clothing, buildings, skateboards, and more. I think it is fantastic when an artist has a signature style that can be translated across medium and material. These designs would make great tattoos…

I love these mixed media paintings and prints by Mae Chevrette! Textures, layers, graphics, inspirational quotes, typography. I couldn’t ask for more! Lovely. See more of her work and buy a piece on Etsy!

I ran across this artist’s work on one of the blog’s I follow regularly (I can’t remember which one though!) and instantly fell in love. Somber, romantic, detailed, black and white illustrations with splashes of color. Love them!

Amanda Mocci – Graphic Designer and Illustrator in Montreal Quebec

DARK WINGS – A portrait by Amanda Mocci from Amanda Mocci on Vimeo.