I love dogs as you might have noticed… but I have a secret. I’m a cat person too! This design is based on my sweet Helen. She is my little companion. Here is her story. The cat in this illustration is a Russian Blue-type breed of cat. I hope you like it! Isn’t her little wren friend cute!? The design will soon be available online in Notecards, Linen Guest Towels, Lavender Sachets, Limited Edition Pillows and Prints.
Take courage…
This design was created as an illustration for an Encouragement greeting card. The front will say “Take courage…” and I am considering the phrases above for the greeting on the inside of the card. I’m leaning towards a. or d. What do you think?
I love this little design. It will also be available as blank notecards and limited edition prints.
Believe it or not the inspiration for this design came from reading “The Pillars of the Earth” by Ken Follett! I was immersed in a story of castles, knights, monks and cathedrals. I especially liked all of the descriptions of the horses in the book; war horses, coursers or a gentle palfrey.
A number of my customers have mentioned that they were sending a particular design or gift to a friend to cheer them up or encourage them through a difficult time. So, this design is meant to lift the spirits, bring a smile and encourage the recipient to mount up and get on with it (whatever IT may be)! Given these thoughts… which sentiment do you think works best?
I’m supposed to be getting ready for the Philly Flower Show… making lots of inventory… but lately I’m inspired with many “must paint” illustrations. I’ve been mulling this little guy over for a while. The horse will be topiary (of course) and the bunny is holding a long carrot as a lance in his right arm. The reins will be a string of daisy flowers. The finished design will be on an Encouragement greeting card. The front will say “Take courage…” the inside will say “you can do it!” Simple and sweet. Now, the ears are so expressive on these little bunnies and I’ve been deliberating on whether they should be up or down. What do you think?
I love the way this little guy came out so I HAD to share! The design was a fun surprise for my snow-loving, snowmobiling Hubby. It completely cracked him up. Is there a favorite design that you would like to see on a coffee mug? Let me know! I want to hear about it. We all need to start the morning off drinking our coffee/tea from something that makes us smile!
New products and designs are on the way!
Finally. Gracie, our adopted Yellow Lab. She has been on my to-paint list for the past year. One day I will write about that crazy dog but today I’ll just post her design and tell you that the image is titled “Good Dog” because any time that she is not digging something up, chewing up my boots, bouncing off the walls or chasing cats through the house she is a Good Dog. When she is laying quietly on this stylish topiary couch she is SUCH a Good Dog! ; ) Hope you likey!
This design is available online at michellemasters.com in notecards, linen guest towels, lavender sachets, limited edition prints and pillows! Call 888.313.0239 with any questions.
My new Holiday designs for 2010 are now available online! The Snowflake Topiary and the NOEL design can be ordered in Boxed Seasonal Greetings (shown above), Linen Guest Towels (shown below), Linen Cocktail Napkins, and Lavender Sachets.
The designs are both simple and sweet. Honest, unpretentious yet classy and eco-friendly, the Holiday cards make a green statement on numerous levels. Printed in the US on recycled fiber cardstock, the Holiday cards have a earthy appearance and smooth feel. There is truely nothing else like them on the market! For more information click here.
This furry guy on a comfy topiary couch is based on one of my customers’ dogs named Monroe. Doesn’t he look ready for a picnic and more than ready to crawl over into your lap if you sat next to him? Monroe is a Brown/Champagne colored Bearded Collie. This design will be available in both brown/champagne and the more common gray/white.
The Beared Collie design will soon be available online in the following products: Notecards, Linen Guest Towels, Linen Cocktail Napkins, Limited Edition Prints and Limited Edition Pillows. A sweet, unique gift for the Bearded Collie owner! Email mmasters@michellemasters.com with any questions.
As some of you may know I have been experimenting with fabrics/designs and coming up with some new products. Yay. I love this little pillow. Isn’t it sweet… a little vintage, a little french inspired. It will be available with cream or black fringe or a black and cream gingham cord.
I was also thinking it might make a nice wedding pillow. Larger and square the bride and grooms’ first names could be on either side of the monogram in the white space below the ribbon. Below the design could read “founded on (wedding date)” in a script font. What do you think? Can you picture it?
The black and white toile backing is also a splendid touch. This pillow will soon be available for custom orders online. Until then feel free to email me with any inquiries mmasters@michellemasters.com.
