Monday, January 24, 2011

inspiration monday


it's true what they say:  inspiration really will strike when you least expect it.  the other day i was surfing through my new pottery barn catalog, and when i saw these fabulous birdcages.....



this image popped into my brain and i had to doodle it onto some paper right away!  i'm not sure why the birdcage is sitting on top of a box, but inspiration is a little kooky that way sometimes!
{i'm also not sure why the birdcage doesn't have a door.....maybe that's why the little birdie is so happy?!}

doodle finished onto a separate piece of paper and added to my journal......
watercolor, watercolor pencil, micron pens, 4B pencil
click on image for better view


22 comments:

Doda said...

Pretty , pretty. I love birdcages and birdys! I have them in my head right now too. Great image.

Elena said...

What a pretty sketch!

Gina Lee Kim said...

I love my PB catalog! I hold on to them for inspiration (and a little fantasizing about having such roomy/organized/clean spaces).

Lovely little sketch Lori.

Kim Hambric said...

Beautiful and sweet.

I'm hoping some inspiration will pop into my head this Monday.

Unknown said...

beautiful!!

chrissy said...

i LOVE you lori.
that the bird cage doesn.t have a door is just so wonderful for that little bird who now can fly free! i am off to find where i put my copy of the new pottery barn. maybe if im lucky i.ll get a tad bit of inspiration too.
hugs.
c

Kelly Warren said...

very pretty! pottery barn is chock full of inspiration! :-)

wv said...

..I think the...

bird is happy...

..since he is...

outside the cage

Marie aka Grams said...

Mondays are my favorite days, thanks to your inspiration. Your birdcage page is wonderful, as usual.

Mary said...

Lori your sketches, lettering, and doodling are always an inspiration, whether it's a Monday or not.

PB catalogs, one of my favs!!

Butterfly Works said...

Love this sketch......colors so soft and sweet....

Pat said...

I love that feeling when you have to just drop everything and capture the moment. What a wonderful outcome!

Kathryn Zbrzezny said...

So happy and light! That's how it makes me feel when I see your gentle style...LOVE your birdcage sketch and watercolor. ~K

Alexandra MacVean said...

I wish I could create my inspirations into something so beautiful as often as you do!! :)

LOVE your bird cage and birdie. Happy Monday!

Claire M said...

You got my curiosity up again today .... I saw the catalog photo and a few lead-in words from your post in my "dashboard" view. Just had to pop on over here to see what you were up to. Darling sketch!! I just never know what to expect from you except that I always smile!

Rachel said...

Oh, it's beautiful! Do you ever sell your artwork (or prints of it)?

Dymphie said...

dear Lori, i always love your playful sketching, this one is adorable ♡

Becky Shander said...

What a beautiful sketch, and the message is just as lovely. It also kind of looks like a delicious wedding cake.

Unknown said...

You have been blessed with such a talent - do you feel a stamp coming on with this sketch I wonder?

Unknown said...

Very lovely! These birdcages are so gorgeous!

Sandi said...

I agree Lori, Pottery Barn is always an inspiration in some way. Love love what you did with the bird cage, stunning. Your blog is always an inspiration source also. Hugs

Beedeebabee said...

Oh my gosh, Lori, I LOVE THIS!!! Quick...make this into some cards for your shop. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!! XOXO Paulette :D ....Hurry!!!

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