In case you are wondering, here is the definition of chinoiserie. This pattern seems to be about gardening and being in a garden.
I worked to give him some floppy hair.
A musical lady on his chest. A fancy button on his belt.
Chinoiserie Tattoos
Author Archives: mimik
This time, No Skeletons
He is a big man with yellow pants and more classic toile.
Lots of animals, greenery, and a lady on the front,
and a man with a donkey on the back.
I like this new hair fabric I found! And that button came from a tin box that my neighbor gave me.
He is a few little pink spots that come from the dyeing process. Oh well, it’s a true sign of handmade, right?
Ahoy! It’s a Pirate!
And a white-haired pirate at that!
Not to mention, more skeleton tattoos. These have more of a Victorian look though.
A skull button.
Blond Man with Skeleton Tattoos
I love that swirly hair fabric! When I find a fabric that is so perfect, I try to buy it in all the possible hair colors.
That is a fancy antique glass button.
He is hanging out on the porch, catching some warm(er) breezes. The potted plants are beginning to creep out as the days and nights get warmer- ie not going below freezing. The smaller pot has mint in it, coming back to life after being ignored all winter.
Tattooed Men are coming!
Here is the first one in line. I’ve got a whole stack on my worktable and I’m working to bring them to life this week. (Not all of these will get finished although in my fantasy they do!)
He has a sweet curl in his hair-
Butterfly Garden Pillow Lady
She is the last one for now.
All her flowers, butterflies, and her light green dress are cashmere and so, so soft.
And her beige slippers-
Her flowers go all the way around her neckline.
Bright and Beautiful Flower Lady
I just LOVE her! I don’t use purple very much in my artwork, but a few years ago I got a BIG bag of fabric scraps from someone who makes beautiful cashmere coats. There were beautiful rich jewel tones that I probably wouldn’t buy but once I had them in my hands, I got inspired.
She has little yellow slippers.
The weather has been nice enough that we brought the chairs out onto the porch. Let Spring begin!
Yellow Flowers Pillow Lady
She has a flower in her hair-
Here are several detail shots-
Leaves and shoes!
Yellow Birds and Red Flowers
I wanted to play with all my cashmere bits so this lady’s applique is almost all cashmere and so soft.
Some detail photos-
And her little boots-
Cat Lady 2
And another cat lady.
I was just about to go outside to take photos and it started to rain. Oh well, time to improvise. I took the pics in the garage instead and that is why there is a little more shadowing than usual. Hope that’s not all TMI!
