Showing posts with label illustration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label illustration. Show all posts

Saturday, February 9, 2013

The State of Things

Bonjour! Hola! Hello! Je ne veux pas travailler...

It's true, I don't feel like working and I miss the days when I had more time to dedicate to this blog. For months now I have been thinking about Moi Je Joue and all the updates to the content, the look and feel of it that I would love to make. I've decided that as soon as I am past tomorrow's flamenco production of Snow Queen, I will be dedicating more time here again. Until then though, here are the very few but ever time-consuming reasons why I have been so silent here (if you were even at all curious...):
  • Travel. I have been fortunate enough over the past six months to visit the Philippines, New York, Madrid and Paris. In a few weeks, I plan to add Seattle to that list as well.
  • Work. I am at work almost full time now and when I am not there, I'm busy starting a new business, which I hope to share with you soon!
  • Dance. When I'm not travelling or working, I fill my evenings with flamenco dance at the Vancouver studio, Karen Flamenco. I rehearse, perform, set design and manage some of their online properties, including their blog and social media. 
  • Family. It seems that we are always having family visit and that, of course, takes priority. 
I've decided, enough distractions. I'm planning to give Moi Je Joue a bit of a new look and I'm excited to begin a better balancing act! Until then...
If you like that lovely graphic Paris print above, check out the Obvious State (formerly known as Little Brown Pen).
Adiós & Au revoir!

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Twenty Five Hours Hotel Wein - Vienna

At some point in my life, I will be staying at the very cool, 25Hours Hotel spectacle in Vienna. It's the most eclectic, whimsical and surprising hotel concept I've seen.
The designers at Dreimeta took their inspiration from the traditions of the circus. That alone is enough to make me love it! There is so much creativity: bright colours, unusual furniture pieces, gymnastic hoops, circus-themed wall paintings, Moroccan poufs, letters, vintage suitcases, french horns...
   This room on the right is my favourite...

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Degas' Ballerinas

Wow. I just had my last undergraduate class. It's very surreal. Of course, when you have had only two hours of sleep the entire night because of last minute paper writing, a lot of things may feel surreal...
In honour of the amazing and shocking cramming magic I conjured up last night, I'd like to share the incredibly beautiful paintings I wrote about. More than half of the paintings and sketches Degas made were of ballerinas and the Paris Opéra. Here are a few of my favourite! Enjoy!

Monday, March 26, 2012

Introducing: L.S. Illustrated

Hello all you gorgeous people! I would like you to meet my darling cousin, Pia, the brains and talented artist behind L.S. Illustrated.At Life and Style Illustrated you will find great fashion and styling tips all delivered to you through her illustrations! If you love fashion you're going to love her work. All bias aside, I can't get enough it! My favourite illustration of hers to date? The Betty and Veronica style post where she asks the big question: are you a Betty or a Veronica? Any Archie comics fans?Now here's the fun part. Got a cool outfit and funky style? You can send her a picture and you may just find yourself L.S. Illustrated!

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Left Brain Right Brain - Mercedes Benz Ad

I just stumbled upon these ads for Mercedes Benz and I love them! What a creative idea! Which side of your brain do you associate with more? I think I'm leaning towards my right brain...Image source: Ads of the World

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Vikings & How to Train Your Dragon

Ahh reading for school. It can take so much time. Today though, a very small part of my reading about Viking art entertained me. Did you know that there was a Viking/Scandinavian king in the 11th century named Harald Bluetooth who had a son named Sven Forkbeard?!
Speaking of Vikings, I finally bought the film, How to Train Your Dragon and tested our television's 3D feature. Very cool! Have you ever seen this film? If you are a fan of animated features, you will love it!


I love the concept artwork as well. I think I see King Harald Bluetooth and his son Sven Forkbeard in these drawings!Back to reading!

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

The Night Circus

Hello hello! Did you all have fabulous holiday celebrations? I definitely did. Skiing didn't quite happen (thanks to foggy bad weather) and I didn't get to see White Christmas on the stage (no time this year). But I did watch White Christmas on television and plans for Whistler are being made and we did have a fabulous Christmas Eve feast!Pictures to come but first, my darling Jessica W.N. of MUAHjwn introduced me to a new book entitled, The Night Circus. It is so magical and filled with unbelievably vivid imagery. Author Erin Morgenstern truly paints pictures with words...It makes me feel... inspired! Time to pull out the sketchbook.

Friday, December 23, 2011

Merry Christmas! Happy Hannukah!

What a December it has been! I just finished my last project yesterday (phew!) and did my last minute Christmas shopping today and now we are busy prepping our house for a big Christmas Eve celebration. It's going to be so delicious! Turkey, stuffing, salmon wellington, winter veggies, brussel sprouts with chestnuts and bacon, carrot cake... there's still more!

Wishing all a very wonderful holiday season!
After Christmas I'll be back with delectable tales of dinner, snowy alpine skiing adventures and theatrical experiences of White Christmas in Vancouver! Cheers! Salut!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Fire

This happened at a construction site a two minute drive away from my house last night! From my driveway I could see a giant smoke plume, sparks and the orange glow of flames. It's so strange to see so close to home! Right now, the street is still closed and the firefighters are still spraying it with water. Can you believe that almost 10 hours later there is still smoke rising from what's left of the building?!
On that fiery note, here are some beautiful watercolour paintings by Stephanie Pui Mun Law that I was reminded of...
The colours of these last two makes me think of the water vs. the flames...
If you really like these paintings you can purchase prints (or even originals) from the artist's website :)

Monday, May 2, 2011

Water for Elephants

I saw Water for Elephants over the weekend and it was really lovely. I've never been a crazy Robert Pattinson fan but I have to say that he was quite good in this movie. Reese Witherspoon and Christopher Waltz were great as well! But the best part of this film? The stunning visuals of a 1930's circus! The costumes were gorgeous! Sara Gruen truly wrote a beautiful story when she put pen to paper on this novel...How adorable is that elephant!
Such beautiful designs by Jacqueline West (interview via Zappos.com)...

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Purple

When I get my own place, is it ridiculous that I absolutely love and would seriously consider splurging on this purple couch? The Josephine Loveseat from The Cross.More love for the colour purple... (via weheartit)Watercolour print available on Etsy

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Midnight in Paris

I think I'll watch this movie just because I like it's poster! What a great design. I actually have no idea what it's about but van Gogh and Woody Allen? Paris, art and laughs sound good to me!

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Parisian Style

Here is French model/designer, Inés de la Fressange's guide to dressing like a Parisian...(via my lovely friend at frenchlove)