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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

WINNER: September 2013 Artist Showdown: Resto Vs. Corens

 The views and comments are tallied and the vote is in! We have a winner! 


I'm very excited to reveal the first Kindred Closets Artist Showdown winner! Before we delve into passing out imaginary trophies, I'd like to dive in to show a little bit more of the talent represented in this contest. Both of these artists are immensely talented and it was a fair duel, yet one artist came out on top in terms of "votes". Although this is a contest, the true purpose is to enable introductions to artists who may as of yet be unknown to my readers.

I mentioned in a previous post that Anthony Resto insists art lovers like to see process images and quick sketches (see one of mine here), so I've asked both Resto and Corens to submit some process images of their work.

The below process photos are of Anthony Resto's works:







The below process photos are of Greta Coren's works:





















Thanks to both artists for sharing your step by step imagery!


Drumroll, please...


And now without further ado, the winner is......





 Greta Corens!

Congratulations Greta, our September 2013 Artist Showdown Winner!


Please be sure to check out both artists separate posts and visit their websites for a larger view of their portfolios.

Related links:


Are you an artist ready to share your work? If you are an artist or know an artist that should be featured, please comment in the section below. Include the artists name & contact info, a short description of their work, a portfolio link, and a comment stating you would like to be considered for Kindred Closets Artist Spotlight and Artist Showdown!

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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Tween Lifestyle Inspiration: You Can Never Be Overdressed Or Overeducated

You can never be overdressed or overeducated.



RED Valentino clutch
luisaviaroma.com



Wall art
society6.com


Passport Cover 144329 Baekgaard, Bubble Gum/Tango Mango, $20.00
giftbrand.com


Beforenightfalls1313 did a great job capturing the essence of the next generation of tween girls. There's a retro feel to these images with a hint of pop culture - the Barbie with a Gaga hair bow, a girlie-fied Star Wars Storm Troopers, and the cotton candy hair. It has a sort of Japanese kawaii (cute) feeling with the oragami, bubbles, ice cream cone, doughnuts, and girl-with-a-kitten sketch. This age group is spunky and in that transitional period between childhood and their teenage years. Pink, Marigold, robins egg blue and chintzy floral prints dominate in this trend-right Polyvore board.


Related links:

Tween Lifestyle Inspiration: Love YourselfArtist Spotlight: Greta Corens Floral Watercolor PaintingsFloral Print:90s Flashback


Thanks to beforenightfalls1313!

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Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Artist Spotlight: Greta Corens

Our newest artist spotlight is an accomplished fashion designer turned fine art water colorist, Greta Corens. 



"Roses In A Bunch" By Greta Corens

"Iris Joan Sutherland" By Greta Corens



Corens is as equally passionate and artistic in her way of life as she is in her way of speaking. She titles her pieces in the same emotive words of which her paintings represent- a colorful, glowing vocabulary of excitement balanced by a kind of soft romance with a decidedly European influence. Her work currently focuses on still lives, graphite portraits, and sepia tone nude figure paintings, but her most exquisite work by far is that of her watercolor floral depictions.



"Botanicals: Iris Rhapsody" By Greta Corens

 "Iris La Forza Del Destino" By Greta Corens

 "Iris Donatello" By Greta Corens
"Rosa di Jaques Brel" By Greta Corens

Corens' work has an ethereal quality. Her skills in floral painting can range from the depth of the velvety opacity of a rose petal to the evocative nature of beautiful x-rays with the translucence of sunlight shining through the petals of an iris, illuminating veins and features often difficult to portray in her chosen medium of water color. 



"Minuetto di Rose"  By Greta Corens
"Bouquet Romantique" By Greta Corens



Ms. Corens will be an associate member of the American Watercolor Society for 2014. She received second prize at a juried show in the Bendheim Gallery in Greenwich, CT with her piece, "Bouquet Romantique" and is currently available for gallery showcases.





You can view her website or contact her here and read her artist statement below:


GRETA CORENS New York

"Red Rose Of Longing"  By Greta Corens

"She was a sought after fashion designer in New York 

and she has taught the principles of design in various

Westchester, NY institutes. Her still life paintings in 

watercolors and oils are influenced by baroque Dutch 

Golden Age Flower paintings. She studied Architecture and 

Design at St. Lucas Institute of Architecture in Brussels

and Art at the Antwerp Royal Art Academy in Belgium. As 

President of the prestigious Reilly League of Artists, NY 

she has held master classes."



Greta Corens is also a continuing contributor to the Mudpie Fashion, Trends, and Culture Linkedin Group of which I am a moderator. Please join us in discussion here, or there. 

Contact me if you are an artist or know an artist that should be featured.

**UPDATE: Please check out the September 2013 Artist Showdown: Resto Vs. Corens here for rules and how to vote.**

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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Floral Print:90s Flashback

Floral Print:90s Flashback


Black day dress
$46 - iclothing.ie



Holiday party dress
$66 - topvintage.nl


Paprika cotton floral dress
$7.66 - rarelondon.com


Miss Selfridge corsette dress
missselfridge.com


Vintage day dress
$115 - aspirestyle.co.uk


Wallis black floral print dress
wallisfashion.com



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Monday, July 8, 2013

Southern Hemisphere: Destination Wedding

L'Amour De Selena Marie

L'Amour De Selena Marie by selenamarie318 featuring a faux fur wedding jacket

Living in the Northern Hemisphere, it's easy to forget that the other side of the world isn't experiencing Summer right now. This is a romantic outfit, perfect for the chilly spring or winter. This is definitely a date night or Sunday morning brunch outfit. I know it wouldn't be very realistic to wear the frouffy collar, but love the photo at the top. It's very dreamy. Even though this is inspired by Paris, I think this could be a great option right now for a Southern hemisphere getaway or destination wedding. Something new and something blue... Now all you would need is something borrowed and something old.

 What do you think?


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