October 11, 2012
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One from the vaults… er… my closet
Hello again. It’s me.
Another beautiful day in WorkingArtistLand… Yesterday I went and helped a friend write some English papers so I didn’t get a whole lot done at the house, but I did get some painting done and started experimenting with some knot tying ideas.
I’ve been clearing out the closets trying to make room for Seren’s stuff (ah… another human to accumulate stuffs)… and found this jacket. I spent a year or two embroidering it by hand and now it doesn’t fit. It’s a size 16/18 ladies Levi jacket and I’m.. well… too small to wear it without looking ridiculous. So I’m trying to sell it. Right now I have offers up to $350 so whomever gives me the best bid will get it. I’ll be moving more stuff at crazy low prices for another month or two – follow Ocean Starr Cline on facebook for all those updates if you’re interested.
In other news… Today I think my husband is putting the trim on my new studio/home office built in. I’m really excited to show that off and get moved into it! I also have a painting almost done and a bunch of stuff to photograph and a couple commissions to paint and a couple pieces to mail out. So it’s bound to be another incredibly busy day – including a nice dinner at the end with a couple of good friends.
Stay warm and go make something!
Onward and upward
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Comments (18)
gah. this is such a beautiful jacket. you’ve done such painstaking, detailed work, Starr. it’s worth every penny to whoever buys it – you’ve put a lot of love and time and work into this.
I’ll be watching!
@plantinthewindow - Thank you… It really kind of pains me that I can’t wear it myself. I thought about tailoring it, but that’s not really possible to do elegantly with thick denim so I’ve got to find someone who can enjoy it.
I so wish we were closer… although I have to admit that I keep up with you online better than many of my friends who live closer to me.
@oceanstarr - I know it must be difficult to let it go. and, I feel the same.
@plantinthewindow - I’m definitely attached to this one… Hoping it goes to someone I know!
Wow. I can’t imagine how many stitches that is. Nice work!
Oh wow… Really love the jacket. Too bad it’s too large for me also…
@anvilsandedelweiss - I tried counting once, but it was futile lol… Thanks!
@armnatmom - Yeah… I got the jacket as a gift when I was much heavier… That’s the peril of making clothing like this…
it is SO gorgeous! whoever ends up with this beautiful work, is sure to be a unique human, too. lovely. (for the record, i am Isobel’s Hawke, on f.b., just so you know when i connect
@Bels_Kaylar - Ah – cool! Good to know! It is a very particular item – has to match someone’s size, taste, and budget! Not an easy fit I know… but I’m hoping it’ll make someone as happy as it made me to create it!
beautiful
@oceanstarr - i’m thinking mardi gras in new orleans, or the carnival in venice. that would be perfect coat for some wild one
@northernskylights - Thank you
@Bels_Kaylar - Yeah – I’ve been told many times I should be selling my art in NOLA. Just a bit of a drive…
it’s gorgeous.
It is a beautiful jacket. I hope you make a mint on on. Looking forward to the pictures of your new studio.
beautiful job embroidering that jacket and jeans.
You’ve really got the best life ever!!!
That is beautiful. Lots of hours into that one there is.
Oh how I wish I had that kind of talent! Lovely.