Sweetberry Designs

The Old Chair

We are thrilled to have with us Deidre Mosher Designs, formerly Shirley's 2 Girls. Deidre is offering a $10 gift certificate to our grand prize winner at Sweet Sketch Wednesday. So be sure and play along.

Allow me to introduce you to Deidre, and here's a little bit about her:

"I have been in the business of art for over 25+ years. Starting out as a fashion illustrator, moving into Art Direction, where I did everything from print to TV...and eventually I found my way back to illustration. My art is just plain fun and my love of color is clearly evident in the designs I create. I'm currently licensed with a variety of companies...my designs are used on craft products, greeting cards/paper products, kitchenware, business products and such.

I am first and foremost an...Illustrator and Designer. I am inspired by seriously sassy & bold colors, but also love the 'wow factor' of classic black and white designs. I'm crazy for stripes and dots, and they are a repeated theme in my work.
As an Illustrator, I work in many mediums and styles, ranging from the line art to pastels...having fun adapting them to the latest project. I am inspired by some my favorite artists ...Matisse's use of bold color, Klimt's knowledge of figures and lavish attention to detail, and Gauguin's wild approach to his subjects. They are all so 'awe inspiring'! I'm happiest when I am in my studio and starting a new project...making a mess, experimenting...and even throwing paint. 
Any day in the studio is a great day! 
I usually get an idea when I least expect it...so when the 'light bulb' goes off...I sketch and sketch and sketch...(hence the reason I buy tracing paper in bulk). I always begin with a pencil and paper, and it evolves from there. My favorite part of the process?? EVERYTHING...from beginning to end."

When I saw this image from Deidre I knew I must do that one. It reminded me of my dad's farm and the old house. I remember seeing an old chair just like that at the farm. The chair was not as shinny and brand new as this one is. There would have been some rust on it and it had been well used. I asked Judi and she seemed to think it was a chair that my mom and dad had. Oh those precious memories of going to the farm and my dad being there.  He is truly loved and missed.

I added crystal effects to my chair but it didnt really show up in the picture. Had fun picking out my papers, ribbon and embellishments.

Well it's late here. Just got back for doing a Miche Party. The hostess did really well. She is way excited because she will get free products. Don't forget I am giving a prize away for my Sweet Sketch Wednesday party. All the details are on this week post at Sweet Sketch Wednesday on ways to earn raffle tickets. The orginal post is May 2.  So be sure and join in the fun. Have a sweet day!!! Hugs