Looking for New Color Inspiration?

Pinks, Greens, Teals

Do you have a wedding coming up? How about a summer party? Or are you looking for a fun, new color combination to decorate your bedroom? Well this is the palette just for you!

This lovely swatch of colors combines sophisticated shades of pinks, greens and teals. It will add the perfect touch of romance and elegance to your design.

This color inspiration comes from an oil painting I recently created titled "Pink Fluff Dress".
You can find more color inspiration on my website: www.shaleceelynne.com (Go to Inspiration, Color Stories) or you can click here for the direct link: http://www.shaleceelynne.com/#!color-stories/c1xcy

"Pink Fluff Dress" 5x7 Oil on Canvas Board

Purchase Original for $99 Here:


Purchase Fine Art Prints, starting at $29 in my Fine Art America Shop: http://fineartamerica.com/products/pink-fluff-dress-shalece-elynne-art-print.html
or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shaleceelynne/app_309028460694

Announcing Fabric8 Geek Chic Finalists!

Today Spoonflower announced the 8 finalists for the Geek Chic Fabric8 Contest! I want to shout out a big Congratulations to the finalists!

You can find their awesome designs on Spoonflower or Fabric8: 

http://www.spoonflower.com/contests/196

http://www.fabric8contest.com/2013/05/announcing-the-fabric8-finalists.html

Sadly, mine did not make it to the top eight. I appreciate everyone who voted for me though! I was just thrilled to have been selected as a semi-finalist from over 750 designs! That's saying something!
Unfortunately none of the other ladies from our "For the Love of Print and Pattern" Facebook group made it to the finals either. Sometimes you just don't know how voting will go! Job well done for all of us!

To see the vote ranking for all the semi-finalists, click here:

http://blog.spoonflower.com/2013/05/announcing-the-fabric8-finalists.html

Are you ready to VOTE? Fabric8 Design Contest Semi Finalists Announced - GEEK CHIC

I'm a Semi-Finalist!!!

YOU CAN VOTE FOR ME HERE: http://www.spoonflower.com/contest_voters/new?contest_id=196

My Geek Chic design: http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/2013080

Spoonflower and Robert Kaufman Fabrics are thrilled to announce that the Fabric8 Contest theme for 2013 will be Geek Chic. Fabric8 is an annual contest to discover eight bold, modern fabric collections from designers the world has yet to hear from. The ultimate winner of each year's contest gets a chance to start a new career as a professional textile designer by releasing a collection through Robert Kaufman.

Theme: Geek Chic
Presented by Spoonflower and Robert Kaufman Fabrics.

Semi-Finalists have been announced. Voting is now open!

Judges from Robert Kaufman and Spoonflower have selected 100 semifinalists from all of the entries submitted (a field of over 750). 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. Voting for final collections will open on Thursday, June 6, 2013. The winner from the group of eight finalists will be offered a contract from Robert Kaufman Fabricsalong with $1000 advance against royalties, as well as a Wacom professional digital drawing tablet. View the official contest rules.

(Taken Directly from Fabric8 http://www.fabric8contest.com/)

BE SURE TO VOTE FOR ME & FELLOW DESIGNERS HERE: http://www.spoonflower.com/contest_voters/new?contest_id=196

Mary Tanana/Groovity http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/2013987

Laurie Baars http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/2005384

Emily Ann Studio http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/2006111 

Zesti/Ine Beerten http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/2006544

BlimbLimb/Bethania Lima http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/1948720

Anneline Sophia Designs http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/2012213

Snowflower/Lucie Duclos http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/2012994


Shalece Elynne Christiansen http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/2013080

VOTE HERE: http://www.spoonflower.com/contest_voters/new?contest_id=196
Spoonflower Blog: http://blog.spoonflower.com/2013/03/annoucing-fabric8-2013-geek-chic.html

Robert Kaufman: http://www.robertkaufman.com/
Fabric8 http://www.fabric8contest.com/

Are you an artist who's trying to break into Art Licensing? You don't want to miss this Interview!

Monica Lee of Smart Creative Women Interviews Mary Beth Freet of Pink Light Studio about Art Licensing

http://smartcreativewomen.com/mary-beth-freet-with-pink-light-studio/

If you are an artist who is trying to break into the art licensing business then this video is just for you!
Mary Beth Freet is an inspiration! She is the owner, agent and creative director for Pink Light Studios (where I hope to be represented one day). She took a leap of faith and entered the art licensing business before she had all the anwers and is now a huge success. She not only represents herself but over 15 other amazingly talented designers.
If she can do it, so can I. . . and so can YOU!

Vintage Memorabilia

Surface Pattern Design by Shalece Elynne
"Vintage Memorabilia"

See more surface pattern designs on http://www.shaleceelynne.com

Where the Palm Trees Sway

"Palm Trees Sway" 8x10 oil on canvas by Shalece Elynne
New art prints available at http://fineartamerica.com/featured/palm-trees-sway-shalece-elynne.html
Prints starting at $29

Original available for Purchase $99

"I Just Like to Make Things" - New Book by Lilla Rogers

I just received a package in the mail that made my day! It is Lilla Rogers' new book "I Just Like to Make Things".

This whimsical book is packed full of colorful illustrations that are sure to put a smile on anyone's face!

I am in the middle of chapter one so far and am already pleased with what this book contains. I appreciated Lilla's introduction where she lets the readers in on her artistic life's journey. And I am enjoying the fun, unique, creative exercises like "the nail polish color game" and the collage jewelry-making game.

Be sure to stay tuned for more insights into this make-you-happy art book!

Other links for "I Just Like to Make Things" by Lilla Rogers:
Lilla Roger's Website: http://lillarogers.com/book/
Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Just-Like-Make-Things-Passionate/dp/1592538169
Youtube Review http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al6-AuXIRc4