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Craftside's Look, Learn, and Create Video with Drew Brophy - Plus Call for Entries

I had the pleasure of interviewing (in person!) Drew Brophy at CHA and it was so cool to hear a bit about his "sporty" artistic style.

Want to put your touch on your sporting goods (or anything for that matter)? You can with the help of his cool book How to Draw with Drew Brophy, and there is this great tutorial on how to draw flames!

How to Draw with Drew Brophy

Inspire your imagination and step into surf artist Drew Brophy’s dream world, where the sun has an attitude, drops of ocean spray run away from grumpy fish, and each wave bends into a perfect tube. Drew’s creations spring forth from a surreal dimension. And now fans of his vibrant artwork can follow along as Drew guides readers on an incredible artistic journey to the depths of the sea and back. Colorfully illustrated and written with Drew’s own brand of wit and humor, How to Draw with Drew Brophy is one drawing book aspiring artists won’t want to miss! Mahalo!
 

A self-taught artist, Drew Brophy began painting his lively images on surfboards at a young age when he started surfing in his native South Carolina. Over the years, Drew’s unique style of painting has gained significant recognition, and his signature art has become a world-renowned brand. Drew’s original artwork is in high demand, and private commissions keep him busy. His surfboards are sold in art galleries and establishments like the Hard Rock Casino, Las Vegas, as well as to collectors around the world. Drew’s vision is to inspire generations of people to live the life of their dreams. In Drew’s words, “Life is Good.”

And on the subject of art on sports equipment I want to share with you this:

CALL FOR ENTRIES! 

Enter to be featured in a new book:
 
Inside the World of Board Graphics:
Skate, Surf, Snow

WHAT IS ELIGIBLE:
 
Any design/art that is on a surfboard, skateboard, or snowboard. Manufactured designs as well as one-offs are all welcome. The art must exist on a ride-able board. There is no entry fee.
 
For more details and information on how to send in materials, please visit the Call for Entries site at www.rockpub.com.
 
Should you have any questions, please contact:
 
Modern Dog Design Co.
[email protected] 
 
And check out their website where you can submit online:
moderndog.com/boardbook
 
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS JULY 31, 2010
 
ABOUT THE SPONSOR
 
Rockport Publishers specializes in books for design professionals. Our publishing program includes graphic design, interior design, crafts, architecture, product design, and general reference. Rockport Publishers' worldwide book distribution offers designers the opportunity to show their work in an international forum. Visit our website at www.rockpub.com.

Craftside's Look, Learn & Create video series: Ribbon bracelet with Elaine Schmidt

Do you like incorporating ribbons in your jewelry? Well then sit back and watch this fun Craftside Look, Learn and Create video as Elaine Schmidt, author of The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts, shows us how to make ribbon lanyard style bracelets with a box stitch.

Like this and want more ribbon crafts? Grab a copy of:

The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts:
Over 700 Photos - Bows - Flowers - Embroidery - Weaving - Jewelry - Fashion - Décor - More

By

Elaine Schmidt

The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts provides a reference for all kinds of crafts that involve ribbon. It includes step-by-step photographed instructions for a wide range of techniques as well as projects to accompany each area of ribbon crafting. This is a comprehensive guide as compared to most books on ribbon crafts that are specific by technique or end result (ribbon flowers, silk ribbon embroidery, making bows).

This book explores a wide range of techniques and end products, using all kinds of ribbon, making it an essential reference for all craft enthusiasts. It includes ideas and projects for scrapbooking, home décor, general crafting, and fashion!

Elaine Schmidt is a freelance designer, consultant, educator and spokesperson in the craft and hobby industries. She is the former design coordinator for a chain of ribbon boutiques and has developed award-winning product concepts for several manufacturers. Elaine’s original designs are featured in a variety of books, magazines, project sheets and TV segments. Elaine enjoys teaching, demonstrating and thinking up new project ideas that make sewing and crafts fun and easy. Elaine lives in Long Valley, NJ and loves being surrounded by her growing stash of ribbons, fabric, buttons, beads and all the “fun stuff.”

Craftside's Look, Learn & Create video series: Steampunk Style hair pin with Barbe Saint John

Have you been wondering when you would see another great "Look, Learn, and Create" Craftside video? The wait is over! Check out this video on how to make a Steampunk style hair pin with Barbe Saint John.

Barbe is the author of the upcoming book

1000 Steampunk Inspirations

that you can still submit to:

Click above for more details!

To Submit:

1: Email [email protected], and either include a link to your website/online portfolio for our review, or attach no more than 4 low res JPEG images of your work (each file should be under 1 MB). Name each attachment with your last name, and the numbers 1-4.

2: If your low-resolution images are provisionally accepted, you will be given instructions on how to upload the corresponding high resolution files, and you will be required to fill out a Grant of Rights form allowing the publisher the permission to print your images. At this time, we may invite you to submit an additional 6 high-res images, for a total of no more than 10 photos entered into the final jurying round.

3: 1000 images will be selected for publication. If selected, you will not be required to provide any how-to instructions, but you will need to briefly describe your item and what it’s made from. Published contributors will be credited on the pages where their image(s) appear, as well as in the artist directory. Contributors will also have the opportunity to purchase copies of the book at a 50% discount.

4: Deadline: June 1, 2010.

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Need Steampunk goodness now? Grab a copy of:

Steampunk-Style Jewelry
Victorian, Fantasy, and Mechanical Necklaces, Bracelets, and Earrings
By
Jean Campbell

I "heart" Crafty Blogger links and CHA Pentel and Plaid booth's Mannequins

Not only are there way-cool people and crafts at CHA, there are some really creative displays. Here are two of my favorites. The first is this blue mannequin covered in plastic bubbles in the Plaid booth. WWTGS? (What would Tim Gunn say?)

 

The other fun outfit was this super re-purposing of an office supply by the Pentel people. Pen caps never looked so stylish!

Here's a close-up of the pen cap dress.

OK, there is the eye candy, and now, onto the links!

Cross Stitch at About.com
Stitch a simple Be Mine Valentine design for your beloved.

Farm Girl Roots, City Girl Style
Check out a new product Linda found and a new friend Linda made at CHA.

Mixed Media Artist
Cyndi's shibori background quilt is finished...yay!!

Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery
Check out fun pictures with some great crafty and stylish peeps at The Craft Super Show and CHA.

The Artful Crafter
Do you have any crafty angels, angels you've made or angels you've met? 

About Family Crafts
If you are looking for ideas for fast and fun homemade St. Valentine's Day cards, check out what Sherri has to offer.

Aileen's Musings
Aileen is participating in One World One Heart International blog giveaway. Stop by and see what OWOH is all about and enter to win some goodies!

Crafty Princess Diaries
Another project is in the works, a super duper red scarf in yummy cranberry.

More of the CHA Winter 2010 crafty goodness

It is so much fun to go to these big shows. We all live in different places but we stay in touch online. It's this rare occasion that we all converge and get to be fun and share crafts.

Angela Cartwright and Barbe Saint John got a chance to chat and "smile for the camera."

These two really had a great time sharing the creativity with CHA attendees.

Click on the links below or to the side to see inside peeks into their books.

In This Garden
Explorations in Mixed-Media Narrative
By
Angela Cartwright and Sarah Fishburn

and

Steampunk-Style Jewelry
Victorian, Fantasy, and Mechanical Necklaces, Bracelets, and Earrings
By
Jean Campbell

The sparkle was flying in the Quayside Publishing Group's booth!

Lisa Engelbrecht taught people how to make sparkle-tastic letters. 

Here I am on the left, Lisa Engelbrecht in the middle and Patti Medaris Culea on the right with our "bling" letters.

And more of their creativity can be had by you in their books:

Modern Mark Making:
From Classic Calligraphy to Hip Hand-Lettering
By
Lisa Engelbrecht

and

Creative Cloth Explorations
Adventures in Fairy-Inspired Fiber Art
By
Patti Medaris Culea

One of the most wild experiences to be had at CHA was the pleasure of watching the author of:

How to Draw with Drew Brophy:

Take an incredible artistic journey with the world's premier surf artist!

actually do his "thing."

I had the chance to interview him and see him action. Come on back to see his video and more with lots of other talented artist!