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mosaic-inspired scarf
Posted in Inspiration, Shops That Inspire, tagged accessories, apparel, architecture inspired, beauty, creativity, design, fashion, fashion photography, Inspiration, Photography, scarves, silk chiffon on March 19, 2018| Leave a Comment »
now available … the chancel scarf
Posted in Inspiration, tagged apparel, architecture inspired, beauty, creative collaboration, creativity, design, fashion, Inspiration, Photography, scarves, silk on March 16, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Silk Cashmere Scarf modeled by Adina Richardson Lundquist. Photography by Rodrigo Larios.
You know me … the journey began with sunlight. It shone on the gold stenciled wall of Trinity Church in the City of Boston. The image had been digitally printed on silk before, and wonderfully so, but this time we were looking for something to be woven to enhance consistency in color and durability over time. So, through good word of mouth, we chanced upon talented fashion designer Donna McNett, noted for her love of and background in architecture. She worked with the image, teasing out certain colors and characteristics, to produce an object of great beauty. The resulting silk cashmere scarf is warm in winter and cool in summer, and is large enough to be worn as a shawl or even a sarong.
It was a treat to learn from Donna as she shared her creative process along the way. I am thankful for the different levels of collaboration that is possible in this day and age. Many thanks to Donna of DonaScarves for producing something exceptional in aesthetics, function and quality. Thanks to Adina Richardson Lundquist for braving the cold to model the scarf (and its matching cuff bracelet) and to photographer Rodrigo Larios for sharing his skills.
The scarf, retailing at $94.95, is available exclusively at the shop at Trinity Church. Its current winter hours (assuming no Noreasters!) are Wednesday – Saturday 11:00 am – 4:30 pm, and Sunday 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm. Quantities are limited. Inquiries about availability and shipping possibilities can be directed to artandarchitecture@trinitychurchboston.org.
creativity in the storm
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged apparel, art, creativity, digital printing, drawing, fashion, funstuff, GIMP, Inspiration, mug, nature-inspired, scarf on March 13, 2018| 5 Comments »
This particular creative expression began as part housecleaning and part trying to entertain myself while housebound during a blizzard (a blizzard which continues, by the way). Flipping through a stack of books I haven’t read in ages, I came across a book about Japanese Noh robes, Patterns and Poetry, produced by the Rhode Island School of Design. A visually stunning book. I was motivated to pick up some colored pens and paper and see what might emerge as I lingered over each colorful page.
Nature is a predominant theme of the costume designs, and so as the world turned white around me I decided to free sketch and see what might happen. Drawing a heron is bit beyond me at this stage but I knew I could handle branches, leaves, berries and butterflies. I scratched a few lines on paper and then moved on to GIMP.
What evolved was the height of simplicity, my little nature sequence of leaves, then berries and then a butterfly in a field. Not quite Picasso but rather fun, I have to say, on a gray day in a troubled world, to produce a colorful flight of fancy. Enjoy.
new silk and cashmere scarf
Posted in Inspiration, tagged apparel, architecture inspired, art, cashmere, design, Inspiration, Photography, scarf, shawl, silk, textiles on February 20, 2018| 1 Comment »
Here’s a new woven scarf designed by Donna McNett using a photograph of the stenciled wall inside Trinity Church. Available now in the shop. It’s meant to be worn but I do love how the light shines through.
fun in the sun
Posted in Inspiration, tagged apparel, beauty, creativity, design, fashion, John La Farge, Photography, Purity, scarves, silk chiffon, stained glass on February 8, 2018| 1 Comment »
Restock of the Purity silk chiffon scarf arrived in the mail today just as the sun began to set. Beautiful light shining through the window fell upon the fabric. The design is inspired by details from the stained glass window by John La Farge. The scarf will be available at the shop at Trinity Church. In the works … a design based on the church’s painted ceiling. Stay tuned!
the painted scarf
Posted in Inspiration, tagged apparel, beauty, creativity, design, digital printing, fashion, Inspiration, Photography, scarves, silk chiffon on October 7, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Well, it’s not exactly painted. It is a photograph of painted flowers high on a church wall. In this day and age of digital printing it translates well on a silk chiffon scarf. Available here http://bit.ly/paintedscarf
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