Style Imitating Art!

Last week, I took part in an “exhibition interactive testing session” at the Indianapolis Museum of Art (here). I knew it was my turn to select a piece of art for the SIA challenge and was looking at a piece by one of my favorite artists, Georgia O’Keeffe. That led me to trying to find if she’d ever painted peonies. That led me to Catherine Zimmermann’s site where I considered roses, peonies, daisies. But, then I saw this, and knew this painting was the one! I recently joined Salazar and Shelbee as a co-host for Style Imitating Art. If you’re new to the blog, or just need a refresher, Style Imitating Art is a really cool idea pairing fashion with art. We begin with a piece of art, create looks based upon that art, and share them on our blogs. Anyone and everyone is welcome and encouraged to join in on the fun. You don’t have to be a blogger to participate, either! Have fun with all the colors and lines in this one!

How it works…

Here are the details: Every other Monday, one of us will select a piece of art. That is shared via all three co-hosts’ blogs. On the following Monday, all three share their looks on their blogs. If you choose to participate, send a photo to the curator for that particular week. You, as well as the other participants, will be featured on the curator’s post that Wednesday. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy! If you decide to play along, please send your photo to me by Tuesday, March 26th at 10:00 pm EST to be included. Please, please, please join us! I think this could be the best way to start something new! Remember, you don’t have to be a blogger to be a part of this. You can snap a photo and send it in. There are so many different ways to go with this particular SIA challenge! It would be the perfect time to start.

How I do it…

I usually look closely at the piece of art, looking for objects, graphic or geometric qualities, colors, themes. Then, I just let it percolate in my head for a few days. Next, I go into my closet and see what springs out at me. Sometimes, the inspiration comes as I’m lying in bed. You just never know. Shelbee does an amazing job of adding props, if appropriate, to the artwork. Salazar almost always has a unique brooch or waistcoat that works! I often rely on scarves to add certain elements. But, honestly, there’s no way to do this wrong! Please do think about joining in on the fun! There are so many colors and textures you can play with! I think you’d love it! I really do.

Where you can find me:

Linking up with Nancy’s Fashion Style,  Fine-Whatever, Is This Mutton, Shelbee on the Edge, Chez Mireile, The Grey Brunette, and Away from the Blue as well as Deb’s World and A Fresh Cup of Coffee. I also link up with This Blonde’s Shopping Bag, Doused in Pink, I do deClaire, Mummabstylish, Style Splash and Elegantly Dressed and Stylish. Please check out these wonderful ladies and their blogs! I also am a co-host for Ageless Style on the third Thursday of the month and Songful Style on the last Monday of the month. I co-host Traffic Jam Weekend every Thursday with Melynda, Lisa, and Sue. I also host Final Fridays on the last Friday of the month as well as 10 on the 10th on the 10th of the month! I do hope you’ll check out all of these blogs and link parties!

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