I pulled together a tiny selection of prints with a painterly wash of pink pastels that feel like Summer and I thought I’d take a moment to share them with you. Get a load of these glasses and the giant bubble blowing kid. I was looking at the Bakers Dozen recently and came across illustrator Valerio Vidali from Lisbon and well, I adore the #2 print shown below. Please take a close look at it. I’ve added a second image to show an enhanced view below. Notice the paper shape?
#1 Volcano, #2 Valerio Vidali #3 Lydia, #4 Gemma Correll.
Oh yes, Valerio has cut this print to mimic a Polaroid. Isn’t this the best? And those frayed cotton edges on the bottom – swoon. Love the tiny details. I’ve not yet noticed other artists doing this with paper prints so I’m delighted to spot something fresh, though it’s certain to catch on because the Polaroid trend is so huge right now… Lovely work!
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July 1st, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Great picks! I LOVE the Lydia watercolor. Divine!
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July 1st, 2009 at 3:34 pm
That blowing bubbles print is adorable! Her little rosy cheeks, the pom-pom on her hat – what’s that you say? Oh right, swoon.
Good fun finds. Thanks for sharing!
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July 1st, 2009 at 3:37 pm
These are great pieces. What a soft atmosphere they have. I can see any of these in my home. I believe pastel colors make you happy and smiley!
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July 1st, 2009 at 3:38 pm
those polariod mimics are seriously the best! what a creative idea. amazing work! great find.
July 1st, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Very sweet indeed, I like the little person with bubble gum.
July 1st, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Such nice and adorable pics!
July 1st, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Oh, how incredibly sweet…I adore details like that. Just perfect..
xo
Melis
July 1st, 2009 at 5:39 pm
Adorable :) I love the idea of cutting prints to look like Polaroids! I think “volcano” is my favorite
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July 1st, 2009 at 5:48 pm
brilliant!! one wonders why this wasn’t thought of before!! love it.
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July 1st, 2009 at 6:23 pm
double swoon!
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July 1st, 2009 at 7:53 pm
so cute! thanks for posting! LOVE the polaroids!
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July 1st, 2009 at 8:16 pm
These are beautiful, I’m a huge fan of Amy (the volcano) and these artworks look great together, I want them all to hang on my wall!!!
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July 1st, 2009 at 8:37 pm
I’m totally drawn in the Lydia print…Can’t help looking at her feeling she is looking at me. Her glance is amazing..a bit mysterious yet she looks sad, hiding behind her big glasses.
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July 1st, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Beautiful prints! I have quite the collection now — thanks for your wonderful finds.
I too think the polaroid format is going to be a big trend . . . our new handmade holiday card line is inspired by the polaroid format also! So fun to see how design trends effect so many different mediums.
July 3rd, 2009 at 2:05 am
oh my goodness, those polaroid prints are beautiful and adorable!