Showing posts with label art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label art. Show all posts

Monday, July 20, 2020

Staying Cool in the Summer Heat


Sweet Escape printable file

Hello! We have been experiencing hot days here, so time for some cool thoughts! I've made my Sweet Escape drawing available in my shop as a printable file. Just purchase and instantly download for a sweet and whimsical anthropomorphic art print. A cute, colorful addition to any kitchen!

Ice Cream Cone Favor Boxes printable file

I have been craving ice cream and have decided to serve ice cream instead of birthday cake this year (my birthday is in August so I'm planning ahead). In the meantime we'll enjoy my ice cream cone favor boxes! Great for holding candies, trinkets or small gifts.
Matryoshka at the Beach coloring sheet printable file
The heat also has me dreaming of beach visits! My Matryoshka is enjoying her day at the beach in this coloring sheet printable file.

Cutie Patooties Mini Zine printable file
Since it's too hot to go outside and play, here's a mini zine to make and enjoy! This mostly picture book only takes one piece of paper, some folding, one scissor cut and you have a mini zine (book). It's a combination of photos of vintage toys and my original illustrations. Fun to make and enjoy with your little ones this summer or make up a batch as party favors to share with friends, or stick in a stocking or on a gift this holiday season!

To check out any of these items just click on the images above or the links below them.

I hope you and your loved ones are well. I look forward to posting again soon.

Peace,

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Early Summer

Summer Elena Printable
Hello! Continuing my seasons series, this is my Summer Elena drawing. A color version and a black and white coloring sheet are both available in my shop for download.
1920s Bride Prints
Usually this time of year is full of weddings. Since much of life is postponed, I thought I would draw a bride inspired by brides of the past. I found the huge flower and fern bouquets and voluminous veils of the 1920s very inspiring. My 1920s Bride is available in print form as a full length, or a close-up portrait. Yes, prints are again available in my shop!

Jack in the Box Printable
Knowing kids are home, parents looking for fun activities, and many purse strings tighter than usual I've lowered the price of my printable toy crafts, party supplies and coloring sheets. In the US, my Jack in the Box in red, white and blue would make a fun activity for The Fourth of July.

Strawberry Favor Boxes Printable
It's warm weather here and that makes me think of fruit, fruit salads, and fruit deserts. My Strawberry Favor Boxes are a cute fruit that will last past the season. Print and use for gift or party favor boxes then use them as trinket boxes. I know I put my hair bands somewhere... Oh yeah, they are in my strawberry box!

I hope you and your loved ones are well or soon to be. Those of you who have experienced loss during this time are in my thoughts.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Spring Elena

Spring Elena
Hello! Hope you and your loved ones are well or on the mend. Thought we could all use some bright happy colors and a reminder to look out the window and enjoy nature. It's springtime where I am and in honor of the spring and new beginnings I thought I would do something different, something new. So I've started a series of drawings inspired by the seasons. This first one and all of them will be 8.5"x11" layouts and available as a printable file to instantly download and print yourself. "Spring Elena" is now available in my Etsy shop and my dot com at a considerably lower price than my prints. I'm able to do this because I won't be incurring the printing costs or the shipping fees (since I have always offered free shipping). Also, I have temporarily removed my prints from my shop. I will relist them once social distancing measures are no longer needed.

Spring Elena Coloring Page
Also a "Spring Elena" printable coloring page is available in my Etsy shop and my dot com (regularly priced). My cultural matryoshka coloring sheets, coloring books, and craft and party supply printables are still available in my shops as well.

Peace,
Amy

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Monday, September 10, 2018

Dominican Matryoshka

Dominican Matryoshka drawing
Hello! Summer is winding down and I don't mind because I love autumn! I can't wait for the beautiful autumn leaves here in North Carolina. I hope all is well with you. I would like to introduce you to my newest drawing, a Dominican Matryoshka! Prints in a variety of sizes and a coloring sheet (a printable to download) are now available in my shop. While doing research for this drawing I came across many images on the web and saved them to a pinterest board. Merchandise featuring this new drawing such as postcards, note cards, tote bags, and phone cases are available in my zazzle shop. Other of my Caribbean culture matryoshka drawings you might be interested in are: Taino of Boriken Puerto Rico, Cuban, and Jamaican.
Ice Cream Cone Favor Boxes printable file
Also, new to my shop since my last blog post are Ice Cream Cone Favor Boxes, as a printable file for download (all four flavors included)! If you're wondering if I also have matryoshka boxes, yes I do! To see all my crafts and party favors please click here.

Peace,
Amy
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Thursday, April 5, 2018

Sami Matryoshka

Sami with brown hair
Sami with blonde hair
Hello! I have a new drawing with two versions to choose from, a Sami with brown hair and one with blonde hair. Prints in a variety of sizes and a printable coloring sheet are now available in my Etsy shop and dot com. Merchandise such as cards, postcards, postage stamps, tote bags and phone cases are available in my zazzle shop.

Sami Matryoshka coloring sheet printable
I receive many suggestions of cultures to draw. Whenever I receive a suggestion I add it to my suggestions list (you can see it in the right hand column of my blog). I work almost exclusively from this list in the order I receive the suggestions. I have always looked forward to getting to this suggestion. I had known the Sami people for their reindeer herding and I'm a nut for Christmas. So you know, "The Reindeer People" I couldn't wait! Well, I hyped myself up about it for so many years that when I finally got to it. . . it was a little intimidating. Luckily one of my collectors who suggested I draw a Sami sent me images to inspire me and gave me some good direction. I really couldn't do this without you all. Thank you for all your continued support! :)

Peace,
Amy
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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Ancient Greek Matryoshka

Ancient Greek Matryoshka
Hello! My latest drawing is an Ancient Greek. She is different from my previous matryoshka drawings in that she is my first profile view. I didn't have to draw her face in profile but many of the examples of ancient Greek artwork depict the profile view and I felt them most inspiring. Also, she is one of the few "ancient" cultural drawings I've done. My first ancient was my Roman Goddess Juno that I drew and blogged about back in 2011. Then in 2014 I drew and blogged about Queen Esther from the book of Esther in the Bible. Also, I see on my suggestions list that I'm four drawings away from drawing an Ancient Assyrian.
Roman Goddess Juno
Queen Esther
As I mentioned, I work from a list of suggestions I get from wonderful people like you from around the world. They contact me on my blog, through social media or through my shops. When I get a suggestion I put it on my list (located in the right hand column of my blog). I work on the list in the order I receive the suggestions. So far I've drawn over 100 cultures, and have over 30 suggestions waiting for me to draw at any given time. I've had so many suggestions it takes quite a while from the time I receive the suggestion to the time I actually get a chance to draw them. People have been remarkably patient and continue to send me suggestions along with photos of the cultures they request. Please, keep your suggestions coming and thank you for your support!

Ancient Greek prints in a variety of sizes are now available in my shop. Merchandise such as postage stamps, postcards, note cards, tote bags, and phone cases are available in my Zazzle shop. Also, coloring sheet instant download files are available in my shop as well.
Ancient Greek coloring sheet file
Roman Goddess Juno coloring sheet file
Queen Esther coloring sheet file
I hope you like my new drawing! If you would like to keep up with my progress you can receive my blog posts by email by signing up in the right hand column of my blog where it says, "Follow by email" (if you haven't already). Also, below are my social media links. Thanks again! :)

Peace,
Amy
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Saturday, January 6, 2018

Belarusian Matryoshka

Belarusian Matryoshka
Happy New Year! New year, new drawing! A Belarusian Matryoshka inspired by the Belarusian people and their traditional dress! Prints and a printable file coloring sheet are now available in my etsy shop and my dot com. These shops are the most personal way to purchase my work. I print out the prints myself, sign and date them on the back, package them, and include a thank you note and other goodies with each shipment.

The printable coloring sheet is available for instant download, so it is fast and convenient. Purchase once and print out as many as you want, whenever you want. Fun for parties, students, groups of kids or adults!
Belarusian Matryoshka Coloring Sheet

Merchandise with my Belarusian Matryoshka is available in my Zazzle shop: postcards, note cards, postage stamps, tote bags, and phone cases. These have been the most popular items but Zazzle offers a multitude of products. So if there is any product that you are interested in purchasing, but don't see available, please let me know so I can make it available.

And because many of you have said you enjoy seeing my preliminary sketches. . .
Belarusian Matryoshka preliminary sketch and design process
You may also enjoy seeing some images of Belarusian traditional dress I found on the web and pinned here.

Again I would like to wish you a wonderful 2018. I'm excited and look forward to bringing you more drawings and designs in the coming year. Thank you for your continued interest and support!! :)

Peace,
Amy
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Sunday, August 6, 2017

Nicaraguan Matryoshka

Nicaraguan Matryoshka
Hello! Since my last post, I have completed a Nicaraguan Matryoshka. Prints and a coloring sheet are now available (and other products as well). This is the fourth Central American culture I've drawn. I pinned a board of Nicaraguan images I found around the web here.

Russian Doll & Snowman, A Snow Globe Love Story, Coloring & Activity Book Printable

I also have a new coloring and activity book printable PDF,  "Russian Doll & Snowman, A Snow Globe Love Story"! I have offered this coloring/activity book in the past but now I'm making the file itself available. So you can print as many as you'd like for a one time price. It includes 4 coloring pages, a maze, a "draw your own snow globe scene", and 2 tent card dolls to make. Also a full color cover and a table of contents.

Peace,
Amy
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Thursday, March 9, 2017

Saudi Matryoshka and New Favor Boxes

Saudi Arabian Matryoshka
Aah, March! Daffodil, camellia, and forsythia are blooming in our yard. Very inspiring, so I've been drawing and today I bring you my latest creation, a Saudi Arabian Matryoshka! She is now available in my Etsy shop, my new dot com AmyPerrotti.com and soon in my Zazzle shop (it takes a couple of days for new items to show up there).
Flowerpot Favor Box
I've also designed some new favor boxes. An anthropomorphic flower in a flowerpot DIY printable that comes in five happy colors.
Basketball Favor Box
A basketball hoop favor box, fun for a basketball or sports themed party or as a gift box for your favorite basketball fan.
Strawberry Favor Boxes
And last but not least, sweet strawberry favor boxes to fill with candies or other treats for a birthday party, shower or wedding.

So, I hope you are feeling inspired to create a themed party! Please send me photos from your event!! I also love to receive photos of my Matryoshka prints, framed and in arrangements. Please let me know if I have your permission to share any photos you send me. Thank you! :)

Peace,
Amy
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Thursday, January 8, 2015

French, Bigoudène Matryoshka

French Bigoudene Matryoshka
My thoughts and prayers are with the people of France this week. I am greatly saddened by the terrorism they've endured and heartened by their unity and strength. I drew this French, Bigoudene Matryoshka by coincidence this week as it was next on my suggestions list. Vive la France!
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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Lithuanian Matryoshka

Lithuanian Matryoshka
Happy New Year! In 2015 I hope to bring you many new drawings. Here is my first a Lithuanian Matryoshka! Her prints are now available in my shop in a variety of sizes. While doing research for this drawing I found many wonderful examples of traditional Lithuanian dress and pinned them to a board here. I hope you enjoy!

May peace be with you in 2015.
Amy
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Thursday, September 6, 2012

Ugandan Matryoshka

Ugandan Matryoshka
Hello! This is my Ugandan Matryoshka illustration now available in my shop in a variety of different size prints, magnets, and a coloring sheet PDF. My customer that suggested her said that Uganda is known as "The Pearl of Africa". Also, in my research for this illustration I learned that the traditional dress is called a Gomesi. You can see some of the inspirations that I found when doing my research on the board I created of pinned images here.

Here is a grouping Suggestion:
Southern Nigerian Matryoshka, Ugandan Matryoshka, Bahia Brazilian Matryoshka

Next on my suggestions list is Abigail Adams. I am searching for a good portrait of her in her youth to go by as a reference. I'm not happy with what little I've been able to find so far. I may skip on down my suggestions list until I am able to solve my Abigail Adams mystery.

Peace,
Amy
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