Wolf Lover Wallpaper for the Soul...

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New silhouettes.

TO VIEW THIS SET OF IMAGES, PLEASE VISIT THEIR FLICKR SET:)

Possibly illustrations for the fairytales i might yet write. Who knows? I couldn't quite resist playing with pattern as well as shape, hence the curious, wallpapery backdrops. I also like the idea of the process showing through, somehow. Not caring so much about the 'overlap'. I had a lot of fun with these (whilst listening to Amiina), so there are sure to be more in the making!

Yesterday i smashed my head into a shelf at the local supermarket. Ever since, i have been walking around in a daze, brooding upon it, then, alternately, trying to distract myself from the pain (like a sickening hangover without having indulged in alcohol). Working on the pictures, a nice long walk in the crisp winter light....and several servings of soluble codeine have certainly helped to ease the discomfort.

into the Wallpaper 1

 

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I have been working with the idea of combining natural/wild and domestic themes, symbols from folklore, nursery tales, and then bringing them together in a sort of picture-book style. Well, this is what i set out to do. I think i have come at least part ways to achieving it. The above image, something akin to hickory dickory dock (without the infamous clock), is how it all began. I stuck with simplicity over detail, the main focus for me being the posture of the girl, her braids. Her turned up toes suggest that she is quite relaxed in the company of the mouse/rat.

Two worlds merge here, or are supposed to. The black areas (feet and mouse) may represent the hidden, the repressed, the unconscious (you know, i like these themes)

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Into the Wallpaper 2

 

I have no idea how to even begin explaining this. Folklore again, the hare as a symbol of the feminine, the moon, etc. I like how this particular image appears more like a shadow against the wallpaper than merely a flattened silhouette. We have a full moon tonight (cloudless) and I do tend to get quite excited about such things.....so back to the image: I was thinking of old festivals (English), curious rites, and of course, childhood games.

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Into the Wallpaper 3

 

The wolf and his longing for the forest. A longing quite similar to my own.

The domestic meets the primitive.

Into the Wallpaper 4

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A meeting of minds here.

They appear to be in the midst of some sort of conference. A meeting before a journey. I see them as such, about to set out on a moonlit adventure, a top secret expedition. The girl can speak with the rabbits and hares. She's a natural. They are belonging to two worlds; again, like the images above.

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Into the Wallpaper 5

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I have used this figure quite a lot recently. And here she is again, expecting to fly. And why not? She may just do so in the blink of an eye. Or perhaps she awaits instruction. I'm not entirely sure. She too longs for the forest, the tree tops, for the glacial air to embrace her.

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Into the Wallpaper 6

 

Into the Wallpaper 7

 

xxx

Comments

[lucinda]

i adore your images. especially the girl with the electric guitar. thankyou for making me smile.

[trina]

in your last post i thought i had seen my favorite but now you go and do these! :) I am sooooooo smitten! I can't wait to buy one of these prints!

[Dees]

Oh LOU!!!So perfect so wonderful so YOU!xoxo

[Du Buh Du Designs]

These are so cool!! I'm a paper freak so I just think these are the best.I hope you do more!
~Christine

ps I'm still interested in the muse photo..let me know when it's available :)

[stilettoheights]

love the wallpaper feel to these, one of my current inspiration obsessions is peeling old wall paper, lol

[Elizabeth Ruffing]

Oh, I'm so sorry you hurt your head :( And you made such nice artwork even so...I love the girls with the braids especially, and the hares and rabbits, of course. Feel better soon. Take care, Elizabeth

[kiwi]

I love those, Lou.

Busted your crown? I hear brown paper and vinegar is good for that :)

[Christina]

Um, I think I need four of these girls as a beautiful series to run along my hallway. If I miss them I will have a small seizure : )

[A Fanciful Twist]

Wallpapery? Do you mean you are making wallpaper for us? Or they are made from wallpaper... Oh GAWD, who is the one who bumped her head now... Sorry I was sick to my belly all night, I am still high on alka seltzer....

Anyhow, I love them love them love them!

Watch that little noggin of yours!!! Sheesh, what would we do if you knocked all the tales out of your cranium??

My cousin (when we were 8) walked into a metal stand in a retail shop like Kmart or something... But, there was a long metal thing sticking out and it went right through her eye lid. Her eye was fine but she lived with an awful scar for life... So be carfeul!!! you poor dear!!!

Those shelves are always in the wrong place!! xoxooxo (I pierced and proceeded to half rip off my fave dress in Target recently, with a metal corner of a shelf) Okay, no more shelf stories.. sorry.. I dwell....

[Frankie Kins]

Oh, so sweet. I love the girl who is about to fly.

Hope your head gets better very soon.

Hugs!

[Christina]

Oooh sorry about the multi post! If you wouldnt mind, I would love it if you kept 1,2,4 and 5 for me. I just adore them. I will have to tell myself its another Christmas present : ) Thank you.

[lou]

thanks very much for all of your comments! I'm glad that you like the new images:)

vanessa, im starting to think there may be a supermarket shelf conspiracy.

[Janey]

Oooh, I love the girl with the rat. I might need her to come live with me and my rats.

[marjorie]

Oh , Lou!! These are so stunning!! I'm a nut for pattern over pattern....and I adore silhouettes!! Le sigh....I love your work! :)

[Chris Klingler]

Hi, Delightful work and blog!! I have admired your work on Etsy for some time. I am a fellow artist too, check out my blog sometime if you get a chance. I have added you as a FAVE blog on mine!

Have a great & creative week!

Best,
Chris :)

[lou]

thanks very much, all:)

xxx

[Catherine]

they're all wonderful xx

[Benjamin]

wunnerful, as ever as ever. i think my fave must be 'Into the Wallpaper 1 (through to 7)'.

And now, of course, for the fairytales...

[Treacle]

These are really, really beautiful. So delicate. I have been wanting to make some silhouetted images myself. These are very unique and inspiring.

[izabella]

oh my!! how did I not know you had a blog!! I have seen your art on flickr, how thrilled to find your blog ;)

amazing artist! & I adore these silhouettes~

~Izabella

[Pamela Buckley]

your work is so incredible! I am in awe...

[lou]

thankyou!

this has been my favourite series of recent days:)

xxx

[Missy Sue Hanson]

Beautiful Silhouettes! I absolutely adore your blog...had a fantastic visit and will be back again definitely!

[thetimeisnow]

Oh I LOVE those silhouettes! You're right, the simple details of posture and body gestures make all the difference - these are simply beautiful!
They gave me an idea for a school project now...:)

[Jessica]

oh my god - I just found your work and love it. If you want to work together for the shiny squirrel I would be really interested.

[sweet she wolf]

I encountered you're page by accident, you're pic's brought tears to my eyes. I AM the wolf wanting to be in the silvery mountian's free and wild. Thamks for capturing that!It made me reflect. I hate the city! You have an amazing way with art, and with words.

[sweet she wolf]

I encountered you're page by accident, you're pic's brought tears to my eyes. I AM the wolf wanting to be in the silvery mountian's free and wild. Thamks for capturing that!It made me reflect. I hate the city! You have an amazing way with art, and with words.