ANIMAL DECOR. PT 2.

Ok so I discovered a baroque furniture designer that fits perfectly with the last post I did. I had to redo it with his stuff only.
The art and the originality, form, color, sculpting of the pieces are completely out of this world amazing. Allthough he uses vast quantities of african animal skins, tusks, and furs, being totally cruel, unsunstainable, and simply not right, you can't pass onto not looking at these beauties.

Regrettably, I kinda wish I was wealthy Dracula or a Count of some sort in a far away Europeean country, sitting on my crocodile chair.

Enjoy. Or don't

Michel Haillard

http://www.michel-haillard.com/gb/liste-recentes.php

ANIMAL DECOR.

Liz McGrath

Ok, so for many months now, I have been collection images of whimsical novelty decor. I am not a true follower of novelty design (as a whole, ex: cowboy print on everysingle fabric in the house), but done with subtlelty and choice, it can bring a whole new feel to a space; as long as you create a feel based on one magical item, matching its colors and more or less its theme.

My current living room was going to be close to themed, but I opted for toning it down a little, inspired by saloon interior design and religious design, I painted my walls metallic brass, giving it a warm and vintage feel, and decorated with many frames, and artwork; oddly enough these two themes work well together. I have candles pretty much everywhere for the church atmosphere, but have big and bold items like my red saloon lamp, and pink victorian couch that fit with my dark brown furniture, oh an a couple deer hooves here and there.

All is to say, find one favorite item, and then you can start designing around it, for a room that fits alltogether.
For the images displayed, these are some of my favorite items to start decorating with. Animals seem to be lost in time when it comes to household items, they bring the room to life (or to death I might say). I have always been fascinated by turn of the century researchers a la Darwin, as I lovingly imagine a study full of beautiful birds in glass bells and goat heads and bear rugs.

Bring on the taxidermy. Animal is back.

                 
                                                         Maximo Riera

                                                        Morgan Black

Adam Wallacavage

Liz McGrath

                            



Dear 2010

Yet another year is coming to an end. The ever so common thoughts of the months transpiring by so quickly come to mind, and inspire me to look back at 2010, or which ever the number may be.
A simple and efficient quote can describe a part of this past year, found in my horoscope section. Not that I live by those sheepish fortunes; but I do in fact agree with this one:
"In 2010 you will be able to make choices which set you free. Between late May and early August, as Uranus moves into a new sector of the sky - and then immediately gets involved in another opposition to Saturn - you will have to overcome one last big hurdle to lasting happiness."
Ok, well as many of you know, I left for San Francisco from May to August, a good 3 months. I think this quote describes well my stay, and is creepily accurate for the time frame. It is all to say I found my happiness when I came back. The big challenged wasn't to leave for the first time, prepared or not, to travel far places on my own, in solitude, with nothing but my mind and my backpack, but to come back and realise where I belong. I had to do it to set that notion in stone. I love where I am from, and I took it for granted.

If you could bundle up many important milestones of your current life and stick em into one year, 2010 would be it for me. I saw another part of the world, a great experience, I came back a new me, a positive little thinker. Black and white is the only way to describe my attitude in January and then now in December. I flipped the coin, turned the page, and looked right in front of me; focused like an arrow, and happy.
With my new born attitude, I came back, and immediatly found the best job I can think of getting. I then found the most adorable appartment I could ever dream of getting on my own, my first, alone. With the sound of rumbling steel in my backyard. Im at peace.

Countless little discoveries I have savored throughout the year, have made it so great. Images flashing through my mind of rolling hills, rock, deserts and oceans dissipate like a long gone dream as I fall alseep every night. I remember scents of the hot California summer air, the salty ocean breeze from the beach, the dry and hot air of the Nevada desert, and the never forgotten warmth and familiarity of a rainy and sticky evening in Montreal.

Now frozen in the Canadian winter, I sit in my warm and cozy pink bed looking through the frost bitten window, with the ever so handy novel "On the Road" by my side, I watch the freights crawling by, and the occasional passenger train, with little lit up windows that flash by.

Good night.
Hil

NEW WEBSITE

Hey guys!

So I'm done designing my brand new website! Its live, go check it out:

http://www.hilaryjane.ca/


I feel like this one is more mature, current, professional and simple to use.
I can make changes on it when I want to.
The "Gallery" section has an easy to use drop down menu to choose one of the four folders:
drawings, paintings, portraits, tattoos.

You can contact me through my contact page, by either leaving a comment regarding; the site, artwork, comissions, questions or appointments, or you can e-mail me. I also added the information on where I work.

My "Exhibits" page contains a list of art shows I have participated in, aswell as clothing companies and bands I have done work for.

In "Links" you can find me on Facebook, Deviant Art etc.

If you want to go back to my bio, just click on "HILARY JANE" at the top of the page.


Much love! Hope you guys like it
Hilary Jane.
http://www.hilaryjane.ca/

Desensitize me.

These days I have somewhat been seeing blue.
 I feel like there is a lack of expression despite the constant flow of imagination in my mind and heart. I draw unconsciously, my hand directs the pencil to a line, to a shape, to a creation, but I seem distant, non connected. Many projects I have in mind are underway with planning and preparation, but no execution. Painting is one medium I feel more connected to, I haven't done it in a while, and my body aches to start wonderful pieces. In the mean time, I sing and play music, but do not write anything new. My mind seems to be in a fog, I dont feel in the present, work all the time, I have not much time to sit back and enjoy what I have, or what I have accomplished. This seems to result in constantly anticipating the future. All of this to say, I absolutely need to create, I need to let go of the frustration, the sadness.
Most of you will say, you are sure lucky to have the talent and drive, the success, the security. Well I certainly agree, but I believe we all lack something. I am extremely greatful for all I have been through, and all I am going through, but who am I sharing this with?
No one.
This is no pitty me letter. It is simply to put words on what I am feeling. I have a lack of writing, and alot of drawing, but it is nice sometimes to specifically point out what you have in mind, and not abstractly wiggle your wrist from left to right.
Its been a little over a year now since my last and only love. I worked out my frustrations about falling for a madman and heartbreak caused by an impossible love, painting my poor mind away, writing it out in a tune, travelled my heart out to the other end of the continent. And then again, all of this madness was achieved one step at a time in solitude, the midnight rambler I am, the lone wolf I call myself is a little worn out from doing it all on my own.
So greatful to have achieved what I have this year, Ive travelled for the first time in my life, in complete solitude on an unfamiliar train, and unfamiliar route, to a never before seen city, I sought out after happiness, a new life, a new experience. It didn't turn out to be as I expected. That was the purpose, it was meant to change me in a drastic way. I came back happy and greatful, more than ever in my entire life.
 I felt having nothing, I felt having no one at my side, no family or friends. I saw distress in the eyes of the jobless, I saw anger in the people I met, it was scary enough to see myself in them. I was so far away, yet I saw me in perfect strangers, 3000 miles away.
But I needed to be free, I needed to look beyond, and see nothing but open road, open hills and deserts.

Every day I come a little closer to knowing myself better.

All I want to say is that the solitary year has been an intense ride, and hopefully will come to an end, at least for a little while.
 I have grown extremely strong, but having someone stronger at my side holding me through the cold night would be an even greater gift, for I would like to feel the vulnerability I felt one year ago when I wasn't quite alone 
Only this time, it wouldn't be for saying something innapropriate, but for not being able to open the pickle jar.

Good night.

Bal Masque

This Nov. 20th, we are organizing a beautiful tattoo art show in the name of burlesque. There will be 50 tattoo artists, local and international that will be presenting flash art in their own style.

Burlesque styled costumes and/or Masquerade mask is obligatory!~

Entry is 8$

Come see all the wonderful artwork at 4525 St.Denis (corner Mont.Royal)

514.288.9767

http://www.tatooatouage.com/

Here is a sneak peek (yes I am cheating!)

Halloween 2010

I was looking forward to Halloween this year very much, meticulously preparing my costume, and keeping track of upcoming events. But, it didnt turn out as planned. Not much happened in town, not many people were into it this year, but Im glad I have an awesome outfit for future shoots!

I've been researching period costuming, around the 18th century, very baroque lavish outfits and intricate milinery inspired by the era. So I made my pirate hat from scratch, starting out with a basic black felt hat, I then sewed the sides to the top, and folded the front to give it that pirate tricorn shape. I added a triangular lace fabric, to let fall on the back sides, and added a red silk ribbon.

A little black sparkly skull decorates the front, aswell as boiled chicken bones, painted bright gold, in the shape of an "X".
For the back, I added a gold skeleton hand, and ostrich feathers ornated with red swarovski gems. The main centerpiece was the boat, I looked everywhere for a premade decorative sailboat, but had to opt for a model clipper ship in plastic, 3 hours of glueing tiny parts together, I finally got it together!
Here are some pictures :)