Moved!
This blog has moved, sorry for the lack of posts but you’ll find a few fresh posts and new home for the Faye & Co blog here: http://www.fayeandco.com/news/ – hope you continue to follow! Artwork above Copyright 2011. Faye & Co. Illustrated by Diane Faye Zerr.
Sketchbook Project 2011
Well my part of the Sketchbook Project 2011 has ended. I did as much as I could before shipping it off to the lovely folks at Art House and have to admit, I had fun! Here’s what came out of my little brain with a pencil and an arsenal of markers and pens: View all of the photos from my book on my Flickr page. All photos were taken with my iPhone, I didn’t want to focus on taking professional photos, so apologies for the quality.
Sketchbook & Work
What’s been going in my sketchbook? Sadly, I must say not much. I take a break every so often and this just happens to be one of those times. But I have a few things to share. I’ve been trying my hand at screen printing. Well, I got the screen thing down, but not the printing part yet. I’ve been testing out different graphics and this is the first one that worked. Although it’s so muddy looking. Anyone wanna offer me some advice? Getting organized. This pin board helps me keep track of all the lovely people who are trusting me with their stationery needs. I drew this for a baby shower client, but didn’t…
PA Guild of Crafts
I was so excited and proud to receive an email about the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen website feature on ArtChain as Site of the Week! The design process was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had and to hear it’s being received so well by the public has been like the cherry on top of the sundae. Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen is a non-profit organization that encourages the practice of and nurture excellence in heritage and contemporary crafts. From fine art fairs and a full retail space to workshops and classes, the guild has a mission that the making of craft enriches all. The site is cleanly designed and easy to navigate. It’s got…
Sketchbook
So what’s been going on in my sketchbook lately? Well here’s a few peeks. Enjoy!
Koi Invitations
When this client emailed me, my response was “You had me at koi.” Kelly and Joseph liked the tattoo invitations that I can create, but they wanted a set that revolved around koi fish. Wouldn’t you say yes too?! I was so pleased with the results and this time, and I was able to use a gray as the stock color rather than white.
In Progress: Party Invites
I’m working on some pretty fun invites for a birthday party and thought I would share my process throughout. So here are some of the thumbnails and sketches I’ve been working on. I’ll write more posts of work that’s in progress. I think it helps explain what a designer does from day to day, ideas don’t just flow from our heads to the computer and then to the printer (at least not ALL of us). Some have a tried and true process, and this is part of mine. Far from perfect, but all give me a good sense of layout. Some I like to add color, or completely line in ink. But others I like…
In the Sketchbook
So what has been going on in my sketchbook lately? A lot of this. … and this, and that.
Invitations in Progress
Working on some very fun tattoo save the dates and invitations. And while I’m at it, my invitations for Jessica & Jared are on Oh So Beautiful Paper!!!
Tease Your Guests!
While working with a great couple on their upcoming wedding stationery, they wanted to entice their guests with a unique save the date. The package featured a scroll with calligraphy that read “Eat this date, but please save ours”, and a date treat inside of a paper box with a custom insert to keep the two pieces separate. The guests’ first impression was a small box wrapped with a decorative paper and label that helps set the tone for their wedding day. It gives the guests a taste of what’s to come and leaves them wanting more.
