Sweet Dreams are Mod of this

The Spoonflower design challenge this week was to create a Mod wallpaper. A design influenced by the modernist subculture of the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. This was a limited palette of three colors with the option of using black or white as a fourth.

The first image that popped into my head when I read the challenge, was of Go-Go dancers in mini’s and white patent leather boots. Mod was often about bright, vivid, in-your-face color. Geometric patterns in black and white were popular as well. I wanted to design a large-scale print, and I wanted soft instead of garish.

This is what I came up with. I tried several color combinations, and in the end, I used just two shades of yellow, and the purple accent.

Sweet Dreams are Mod of this

Sweet Dreams are Mod of this

Here are two dress mock-up’s.

Peter Pan collar dress

Peter Pan collar dress

Sleek sheath dress
Sleek sheath dress

Sweet Dreams are mod of this wallpaper

Sweet Dreams are Mod of this wallpaper

Voting for the contest runs from Thursday May 23rd – Tuesday May 28th. I sure would appreciate your vote if you like my design. Click on the yellow “Vote for your favorites” button. To select the design you will need to click on it, and a green frame will appear. You have to go through all of the design pages to finalize your vote. My thanks to all who vote!

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International Soul Art Day 2013

International Soul Art Day

Laura Hollick is the Creator of Soul Art® studio. She is devoted to guiding people to connect with their spirit and create a life and business that expresses it. Art is a tool used to make this spiritual connection. The goal is to initiate healing and transformation.

International Soul Art day was May 9th. During this live broadcast, Laura led participants on a journey of self discovery. Several artists took part in the studio with her. Laura provided an in depth questionnaire, a guide through the five step process.

I really enjoyed participating in this event. The journey was a winding one, and at each turn, there was a new insight to be had. I learned a lot, and gained some perspective as well. You can read more about my experience on the Soul Art® website here.

I worked through several small pieces, here are two of them. The first is part of the body mapping, to focus on an area where healing is needed. For me that is my hands, because I have arthritis. I am afraid sometimes, that I will no longer be able to use them. But God willing, that day is still decades away.

Soul Art 2013

Soul Art 2013

Soul Art tree

Soul Art Tree

You don’t have to be an artist to take part in this. It is very meditative and enlightening. Sign up to follow Laura’s blog and for information on the next Soul Art event. You can learn more about this years event here. Follow this link to see more art by Certified Soul Art® Guides, and Soul Artists from around the world. Laura offers classes and mentors as well.

Spoonflower/Fabric8 Geek Chic semi finals. You can help make my goal a reality!

I received great news  – I made it to the semi finals of this weeks Spoonflower design contest. There were over 750 entries, and those have been narrowed down to 100 finalists.

It is sponsored by Spoonflower and Robert Kaufman Fabrics. Semifinalists were announced May 9, 2013. Voting in the semifinal round will be open to the public from May 9-15. Eight finalists will be asked to expand their design into a four-piece collection. The winner from the group of eight finalists will be offered a contract from Robert Kaufman Fabrics along with $1000 advance against royalties, as well as a Wacom professional digital drawing tablet.

This is the design I entered. The theme is Geek Chic, fabric designs that celebrate nerd/geek culture. I call it Geek Garden.

Geek Garden by Sheila Delgado

 

And in yardage .

Geek Chic yard view

You can visit the design page here, to see where I got my inspiration. (you can see it larger there too) http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/2012961  If you visit, I would love to hear your comments!

To vote, it will only take a few minutes. When you are on the contest page, the announcement is on top right-hand side. Click on the yellow, “vote for your favorites” button. You will have to go through each page (only 7) to find my entry. Click on the image, and a green box will frame the design. Continue through each page to the end, and then you can finalize your vote. http://www.spoonflower.com/contests/189

I am so excited to be part of this amazing opportunity! Thank you for taking the time to visit Spoonflower and Thank you for your support!

Blessings and Best wishes!

Sheila