Last night I went to one of Chicago’s annual epic punk shows, Ian’s Party. This place was packed with sweaty friends, art, wood, music, and a lot to draw inspiration from. I met a young woman who’s been selling her art under “This Is Hush: Process and Create”, and we had a good heart to heart about art and Etsy. Surprising enough, she does not yet have an Etsy! I think she would make BANK on Etsy. Her stuff is great. She draws on planks of wood, sometimes reusing old skateboards, and turns these things into hangable art. Her images capture the scene, and often feature people meandering around with the bands! I bought a piece from her of a female singer/guitar player, and also am having her commission another piece in similar fashion of the Sass Dragons (one of Chicago’s most fun punk bands), who I’ve seen play many many times.
Upon awakening this morning I was inspired to dig out my wood burning tool and some stencil projects. I found some cuts of cedar (which smells amazing, even when burning) and pine, and went to work tracing scenes and mandalas. I came out of my art haze with a few finished pieces. All they need is either A) a magnet glued to the back, B) a hole drilled in top for string hanging (ideal for windows/suction cup hooks, or for hanging from a planter for decoration), C) wall hangers hammered in the backs of them for hanging on walls! I’m super excited for this project. Again, Any special requests can be managed and burned into wood.
I’ll be listing what I made so far on Etsy (my store is Compassionate Crafts), and be making and posting more as things progress! I’m so excited! Enjoy!
