I’m extremely honored to have a guest post featured on Luster today, my friend Jenn’s beautiful inspiration blog.  My long-time obsession with the history of the Romanov family brought me to St. Petersburg, Russia for her Wanderlust dream travel series.  Check out my full post over at Luster!

For about 2 years I’ve been trying to complete my series of five vowel posters, as an homage to the diction lesson scene in the famous Gene Kelly musical, “Singin’ in the Rain”. The hardest part was trying to follow the movie inspiration artwork as close as possible, even though the lip postures felt incorrect. Well, I’ve finally finished and have posted the series to my other etsy site: fineartslab.etsy.com. Right now each poster is 13×19″ in size, but I’m hoping to source more art paper soon in order to offer the prints in smaller, more manageable sizes for the home!

Danica Studio Fall 2011 Collection

Flourish was designed while working in-house at Danica as part of the Danica Studio line. This calligraphy-inspired design featured typographic swirls and swashes.

Flourish was available in lifestyle items including laptop bags, laptop sleeves, ipad sleeves, cosmetic bags, toiletry bags, Elisa totes, Marie clutches, and porcelain mugs.

Flourish products were sold in independent boutiques throughout Canada and the United States.

Now Designs Fall 2011 Collection

Fruitful was designed while working in-house at Danica as part of the Now Designs line. This orchard design featured silhouette illustrations of abundant trees and was inspired by the beautiful tree artwork by Eyvind Earle.

Fruitful was available for tabletop in placemats, napkins and runners, as well as in the kitchen in aprons, mitts and teatowels.

Fruitful products were sold in independent boutiques throughout Canada and the United States.

Danica Studio 2011 Collection

Tally Ho was designed while working in-house at Danica as part of the new contemporary lifestyle & giftware line, Danica Studio. This fun kids design featured stylized transportation themed icons in a loose, retro style inspired by vintage Golden Books illustrations.

Tally Ho was available in kids aprons, art smocks, changing pads, bibs, lunch bags and melamine diningware.  Two cushion styles were designed–one allover repeat, and one fun hot-air balloon cushion with a novelty pocket.

Tally Ho products were sold in independent boutiques throughout Canada and the United States.

Danica Studio 2011 Collection

Compass was designed while working in-house at Danica as part of the Danica Studio line. This navigational design featured modern typography and texture and was one of the three designs within the Planning Department collection.

Compass was available in a set of two teatowels, a mug and a cushion.

Compass products were sold in independent boutiques throughout Canada and the United States.

Danica Studio Spring 2011 Collection

Lucia was designed while working in-house at Danica as part of the Danica Studio line. This loose floral featured intricate linework with bright blooms of color.

Lucia was available in table linens in placemats, napkins, table runners and tablecloths, as well as cushions.  It was designed to highlight the colors in the Danica Studio Chroma Solid collection.

Lucia products were sold in independent boutiques throughout Canada and the United States.

Now Designs 2011 Summer Collection

Lewis Stripe was designed while working in-house at Danica as part of the Now Designs line. This bold and sophisticated stripe pattern was available in four different colorways.

Lewis Stripe was available in twill-weave table linens including placemats, napkins and tablecloths. Lifestyle goods included doormats and laminated cotton market totes.

Lewis Stripe products were sold in independent boutiques throughout Canada and the United States.

Now Designs 2011 Annual Collection

Carmen was designed while working in-house at Danica as part of the Now Designs line. This floral pattern featured intricate linework and delicate texture. It was available in a bright and bold colorway for summer.

Carmen was available for the kitchen in aprons, mitts, potholders and teatowels. Printed table linens included placemats, napkins, table runners and tablecloths. Lifestyle goods were available in cushions, chairpads and doormats. Porcelain diningware included mugs and plates.

Carmen products were sold in independent boutiques throughout Canada and the United States.

Now Designs 2011 Annual Collection

Farm Stand was designed while working in-house at Danica as part of the Now Designs line. This bright and fun design featured loose illustrations of root vegetables.

Farm Stand was available for the kitchen in aprons, mitts and potholders and teatowels. A set of three floursack teatowels were also available featuring one oversized vegetable motif and original script.

Farm Stand products were sold in independent boutiques throughout Canada and the United States.