I was so happy when a reader, Amy M., commented today to share the work of her talented friend, Katie Vernon, and her beautiful watercolor illustrations. I am always so touched when someone recommends a friend, it’s so sweet – she didn’t even include a link to her blog or website in the process because she simply wanted me to know about her friend Katie. This speaks volumes about a person, to be willing to do something nice for no reward in return, and I just had to write about Ms. Vernon as a result of Amy’s kindness. Well, that and the fact that her work is stunning and inspirational and well, it will make you feel a bit happier after seeing it. At least that is exactly what it did for me.
Katie creates one of a kind prints and original pieces to artfully preserve floral memories from events such as weddings and birthdays, graduations and launch parties. I think this idea of sketching something vs. freeze drying flowers, which was a big trend ten years ago, is so much more interesting. I can see freeze drying a boutonnière but not an entire bridal arrangement, where would you put it for goodness sake!?
If you love these beautiful drawings above, you can purchase many of them in her shop online called Chipmunk Cheeks.
Thank you again Amy and also to Katie for such inspirational work!
(images: katie vernon)
June 9th, 2011 at 6:26 pm
Really beautiful :) And yes, friends are the best advertisers ;)
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June 9th, 2011 at 6:30 pm
What a sweet story. Love Katie’s work. I am go to head over and bookmark her shop for browsing later. Hope you are having a great week Holly!
-Brittni
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June 9th, 2011 at 6:35 pm
Thank you for this beautiful reminder on the ripple effect of kindness. And for helping me find another favorite shop on etsy!
June 9th, 2011 at 6:44 pm
Im loving all the watercolors today!! I especially love watercolor and pencil together! It definitely makes me want to go paint!
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June 9th, 2011 at 6:48 pm
Beautiful! Love her work.
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June 9th, 2011 at 7:01 pm
What beautiful illustrations! That little hedgehog is killing me with its cuteness. I’ve already checked out her shop and added it to my Etsy favorites!
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June 9th, 2011 at 7:32 pm
Beautiful! I love the idea of creating watercolors to preserve the flowers. I would much rather have one of these gorgeous artworks instead. My favorite is the one with the three ships.
June 9th, 2011 at 8:40 pm
So beauty, thnks for all creativity!!!
June 9th, 2011 at 10:24 pm
Such a huge fan of her work….the one of the ships is going straight to the top o’ my wishlist! :) Thanks hun…
xo
Melis
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June 9th, 2011 at 11:26 pm
Such lovely work!
About the dried flowers, its also really bad feng shui to have “dead” flowers around. I had a professor once who told me to never have any dried floral arrangements in the home.
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June 9th, 2011 at 11:35 pm
really lovely illustrations! thanks for highlighting Katie :)
June 10th, 2011 at 12:55 am
Katie is really talented, I love her illustrations! Thank you for sharing her Etsy shop as well, I am running to take a look there :)
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June 10th, 2011 at 1:03 am
That is a wonderful idea – and gorgeously executed, too!
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June 10th, 2011 at 2:19 am
What a cute name – chipmunk cheeks! I love it! And I love her work. Great post!
June 10th, 2011 at 4:15 am
Very pretty.. lovely detail
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June 10th, 2011 at 4:38 am
Love her work! So pretty and thank you for sharing. :)
~Sarah
DearSarah
June 10th, 2011 at 5:21 am
very nice. and that’s very sweet of Amy. :)
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June 10th, 2011 at 11:03 am
They are beautiful! And you are so right; much, much better than freeze drying.
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June 10th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
Thanks so much for the thoughtful and sweet post! It completely made my day! Thanks Amy for thinking to mention my work… I’m so tickled! Toodles, Katie
June 10th, 2011 at 2:34 pm
Cute illustrations, love the line work and gorgeous color combinations that she uses…very delicate. And I agree, it’s so nice to be a good friend :)
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June 10th, 2011 at 7:00 pm
i love katie’s work! thrilled to see her featured here. :]
June 10th, 2011 at 7:59 pm
wow! thanks for reading your comment section – I am so glad that you followed up and featured Katie. the collage of images is great!
June 10th, 2011 at 10:00 pm
These are adorable. They would really brighten up a room. I want at least five of them.
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June 11th, 2011 at 12:20 am
@Amy – I read every single comment! :) Thank YOU for leaving such a great tip!
June 11th, 2011 at 10:50 am
These are so beautiful, I love them
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