SKETCHBOOK 03 : FLORAL PATTERNS

I got a little into this one and didn't take as many photos as intended, but still fun to see a sketch start from nothing to a bright, whimsical pattern.  This was a hit on instagram when I posted it this week so I will surely get it up in the shop soon. 

This was all painted with my favorite gouache paints.  I don't use a particular paint brush, I just like shorter, slim tips.  Really there is no rhyme or reason to choosing a brush for me, I experiment with lots of different kinds and just lean towards tiny ones to get good details.  

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IN PROGRESS : POPPY PRINTS

If you've been following my work then you'll know about my affinity for poppies.  I often paint them but have yet to turn too many into actual prints offered in the shop.  I decided to start on a little series recently with varying colors.  This is the first of the poppies, painted all with gouache paint.  

Stay tuned for more spring florals popping up around here soon. 

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NEW POPPY NOTEPADS IN THE SHOP (& MORE SOON!)

My photo of this design on instagram seemed to be a hit, so I've listed these fun notepads in the shop!  I've ordered printing samples of a lot of the floral photos I post over there… more notepads, new prints, and greeting card sets! I'm really thrilled to have found some down time last month to work on things I've really been wanted to do (aka more products and stationery).  It's easy to keep wrapped up custom orders, but the dream has always been to have a product line.  All good things take time, right?  Check back for more flower power soon.  xox 

{Shop these notepads here}

LATELY : STUDIO SNAPS // THINGS IN PROGRESS

A few snapshots from around the studio this past week.  Working on several color ways of this floral print for greeting cards! I made a pink one a while back and loved it, it was time to add more.  I also started on some holiday goods that I'm excited to have in my shop soon!  The little fruits will be turned into a print with a vegetable companion to match!  The others are just some preliminary paintings playing around with lots of color (with Twiggy who likes to help me).

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HELLO SEPTEMBER + AUGUST ROUNDUP

I'm a little late on welcoming September this week (with open arms might I add).  I had a great summer that flew by so fast.  I've been so busy working on client and personal projects over the past couple months.  Above are some of my recent favorites!  I have a couple exciting collabs in the works and am working on some products for the holidays!  I know this fall is going to bring great things (and lots of pumpkin spice).  I'm looking forward to cooler temperatures but first taking this month to get organized before the craziness hits.  I always feel like once October comes it just flies by, as there is always so much to do over the holidays.  Trying to make my days last as long as possible and savor each month. I've been a little quite over here lately, but I always post some sneak peeks on Instagram (@shannonkirsten) in case you're interested in keeping up!  

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RECENT WORK: COLORFUL FLORIDA INSPIRED WEDDING | FEATURED ON RUFFLED BLOG

I love when I have the opportunity to be involved in the most coloful, fun, inspired shoots ever.  As a native Floridian, this shoot combined so many things I love about my home.  Best Photography captured it beautifully with the help of a handful of talented vendors.

We were featured on Ruffled Blog last week, hop on over there to see the full feature (click here)

Shoot Location: Maitland, FL / Photographer: Best Photography / Floral Design: Freshly Picked / Venue:Maitland Art Center / Wedding Dress: Solutions Bridal Designer House / Makeup: Radiant Makeup Artistry / Wedding Cake: The Sugar Suite / Rentals: WISH Vintage Rentals and Dishie Rentals / Wedding Invitations and Paper Goods: Shannon Kirsten Illustration / Videographer: Imprint Cinema

WEEK'S END INSPIRATION

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A few florals from the week I found inspiring.  

Happy Friday, friends! 

xox

STYLE : OLD FAVES

Dress (worn as a skirt): Anthropologie / Top: Zara / Shoes: Guess / Bag: Vintage / Sunglasses: Target / Jewelry: Vintage 

I've had this dress for far too long but it's always been a fun one to recycle and perfectly comfortable for an impromptu casual date night.