Salazar chose not to pick a single piece of art this week. Instead, she has selected the wood sculptures/carvings of Giles Newman. That’s right! You can use any of his wood carvings or sculptures for inspiration. Here is a link to his website where you can also buy some pretty nifty things! 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! Hmmm…this is definitely open to interpretation, isn’t it?
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 Salazar by Tuesday, March 12th 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. 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!
Giles Newman…
Salazar decided to use the “artist’s entire body of work as the inspiration. Since they’re all made of wood and most are inspired by nature (some very Art Nouveau pieces amongst them), I think there are plenty of ways to interpret them in an outfit.” You could check out his website (linked above) or even Pinterest.
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!