Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Art on Products - Pointillism

I did a blog on polka dots; however this one is on a particular style of dots, called pointillism. The short definition of pointillism is painting a picture with dots. The dots themselves can be spread out, close together, random, overlapping, organized, one size, small to large, and/or various sizes. The dots can be round, or they can be odd shaped, as when one paints with the side of a paint brush.

This U. S. flag done in pointillism is an example of both organized and random dots, which is pictured on postcards.

The kayak scene, on a postcard, involved a lot of random and overlapping dots. It was inspired by a kayaking lesson that my husband took.

The pointillism, on the butterflies tank top, was made by single sized dots in a very organized manner with no overlapping. It gives a lace like look.

Pointillism can be used as an outline, as shown on the morning glory flower, on wedding invitations. It can be used to give elegant attention to an outline design.


Pointillism can also be big and bold, like on these fun and colorful birthday invitations:



I like various styles of pointillism, and I like the affect. My favorite type to paint is lots of random dots with colorful paint markers; it goes much faster.

Do you like pointillism? What is your favorite pointillism picture?

Check out more pointillism paintings by CherylsArt at Zazzle.

Cheryl Paton

Monday, April 18, 2011

Art on Products - Cake Art Designs

When many people think of art, they think of paintings on canvas and such. It used to be that if one was a cake decorator, they knew how to make rose petals and rolling ribbons on top of the cake.

Happy Birthday Toddler postcard
Happy Birthday Toddler by Sandyspider
Shop for another postcard design from Zazzle

Today, cake decorating has taking on a whole new meaning, and cake decorators have become artists in their own right. Instead of painting on traditional canvases though, icing and fondant has become their canvas of choice. And the cakes have taken on a whole new dimension. Once traditionally round or rectangle, cakes can now be shaped like cars and sport racing stripes, or shaped like a cruise ship for a bon voyage. The cake decorator has become more of an artist.

When cake decorators don't have the time to design an artistic business card, what do they do; they take advantage of the talents from another kind of artist, and let them do the painting:

Then have more time to sit down an enjoy a beverage in a favorite cup:


So they can then get back to their other talent, baking wonderful cakes:

What can a bride do to carry last minute essentials along for her wedding day?



Grab a tote bag designed especially for her.

In joy.

Cheryl Paton

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Monday, April 11, 2011

Art on Products - Turquoise Heart on Terra Cotta

When I made the turquoise heart design, I was inspired by a turquoise necklace that I have. I made it as a dashed line design to make something for techies. Hope you like it.

Here it is on custom wedding Save the dates:


It's on magnets too so guests can easily see the reminder on their fridge.



Which leads up to the wedding invitations for the main event:


Followed up by custom napkins for the wedding reception.


And should the new wedding couple be looking forward to traveling, here it is on luggage tags for the new Mr. and Mrs.



Cheryl Paton

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