tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57321285497089637312024-03-05T15:42:29.669+00:00Jacqueline WagnerJacqueline Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765672595362227242noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732128549708963731.post-81842745677974145402011-01-11T14:42:00.000+00:002011-01-11T14:42:32.180+00:00This Blog has moved...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"></span><br />
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<br /></div>Jacqueline Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765672595362227242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732128549708963731.post-89310530058088225252010-11-26T22:23:00.000+00:002010-11-26T22:23:28.527+00:00Crafty Christmas Markets in London<div style="text-align: left;">
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Just in case you are thinking of giving a few special hand-made pressies this year, here are some Christmas markets where you should definitely find <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="383162720-26112010"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: small;">some good stuff</span></em></span></span><em>:</em></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>1) Probably the biggest and best crafty Christmas market in London:</b></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Shop</span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> at over 70 stalls of the hottest in handmade - the perfect place for unique gifts. </span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Craft </span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">a Christmas bauble with The Make Lounge*, crochet a moustache with Prick Your Finger (1pm-3pm)**– plus pom-poms to Make and Do with Perri (4pm-6pm), a DIY Couture demonstration (3pm-4pm) and Fabrications Stitch and Tell.</span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Dance</span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> to DJs El Nino, My Ex-Boyfriend’s Records, She Runs With Wolves and Ci-Ci. </span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Make merry!</span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Tatty Devine bring a seasonal spectacle, Buttercupcakes host a tearoom </span></i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><b>2) On the first weekend in December I will share a stand with my friend Rebecca selling goods at the Art & Design Fair in Abney Hall in Stoke Newington:</b></i></span></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I'm currently creating </span></i><span class="183082411-05112010"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">an</span></i></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> illustration for their Christmas card. I </span></i><span class="183082411-05112010"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">have </span></i></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">worked out the colour layout and am now looking forward to plung</span></i><span class="183082411-05112010"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">ing</span></i></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">into making </span></i><span class="183082411-05112010"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">the components for the illustration</span></i></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. And as I really enjoyed creating the Fimo sausages (see below) and was surprised by how fast this was, I decided to try working with salt dough this time around. I've never done this before, so I'm really excited to see if it will work. I'll take some photos and let you know how things went.</span></i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>To</i></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>o</i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i> busy to read long books? Th</i></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>en th</i></span></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>is one is</i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i> perfect for you! In 30 short pages Mark </i></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>will</i></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i> </i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>make you think </i></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>again</i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i> </i></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>about</i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i> how you organise your creative life.</i></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>You can download it from his website <a href="http://www.wishfulthinking.co.uk/2007/12/03/time-management-for-creative-people-free-e-book/">Wishful Thinking</a></i></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>. (And no I'm not sponsored by him – I'm just an enthusiast</i></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>.</i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>)</i></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>In his ebook Mark shares tips and suggestions on </i></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>how to </i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>find time to be creative w</i></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>h</i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>ile staying on top of all the mundane tasks. </i></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>This is a compendium of the author</i></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>'</i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>s own experiences and highlights from various famous business books. All sources are named, which is great if you </i></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>want</i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i> to read up about things in more detail. Mark th</i></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>e</i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>n explains how some of those suggestions</i></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i> have </i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>work</i></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>ed</i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i> for him</i></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>,</i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i> and how to overcome </i></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>the </i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>difficulties </i></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>which </i></span></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>you</i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i> may encounter when using those strategies.</i></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>It</i></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>'</i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>s written in an easy</i></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>-</i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>to</i></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>-</i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>follow and entertaining voice and </i></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>will</i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i> definitely make you think.</i></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>I took away a few excellent suggestions from this book, but the one thing which really made a difference for me, was</i></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i> the discussion of</i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i> how to deal with the seemingly never</i></span></span><span class="971585915-29102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>-</i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>ending flood of emails – and how to make sure things don't get forgotten in your email inbox. </i></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>The chapter 'Get things done by putting them off till tomorrow' really sorted me out.</i></span></span></div>Jacqueline Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765672595362227242noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732128549708963731.post-57910876416245272562010-10-22T09:59:00.002+01:002010-10-22T09:59:00.457+01:00ContainerPLUS Excitement<div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'm so delighted! Yesterday morning I met with Luise from the extremely talented and very lovely </span></span></i><span class="369101116-21102010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">art and design collective </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://containerplus.co.uk/">ContainerPLUS</a>. Their fascinating work is extremely diverse ranging from illustration (see below), </span></span></i><span class="369101116-21102010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">to</span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> animation and performances. </span></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In the past I </span></span></i><span class="369101116-21102010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">have </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">had the pleasure of working with them as a set-maker and we have a little online venture together called <a href="http://www.containerplus.co.uk/shop/">ContainerPLUS Jacky.</a></span></span></i></div>
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<span class="369101116-21102010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Luise</span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> generously agreed to be my first interview partner, providing an insight into </span></span></i><span class="369101116-21102010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">ContainerPLUS</span></span></i></span><span class="369101116-21102010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">'</span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> business and how they started working together. And I have to say it was utterly fascinating! </span></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'm busy transcribing </span></span></i><span class="369101116-21102010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">our discussion </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">now and look forward to sharing the interview with you. So watch this space!</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I also learnt about a new </span></span></i><span class="369101116-21102010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">m</span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">odel</span></span></i><span class="369101116-21102010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">shop in London this week. It</span></span></i><span class="369101116-21102010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">'</span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">s called <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_252809785">Blueprint </a></span></span></i><span class="369101116-21102010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_252809785">M</a></span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_252809785">odel</a></span></span></i><span class="369101116-21102010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_252809785"> Shop</a></span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.blueprintmodel.co.uk/">.</a> I haven't</span></span></i><span class="369101116-21102010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">been there yet, but check out the amazing <a href="http://www.blueprintmodel.co.uk/class.asp?type=76&big=&parent_id=">fake cakes</a> on their website. … One never knows when this may come in handy.</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I hope things are going well for you too and</span></span></i><span class="369101116-21102010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> that </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">you also enjoying some of this gorgeous </span></span></i><span class="369101116-21102010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">autumn</span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> sunshine. </span></span></i></div>Jacqueline Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765672595362227242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732128549708963731.post-31685330345889752312010-10-15T20:06:00.000+01:002010-10-15T20:06:37.422+01:00Traditional German sausage crafted here<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Things have been busy with the creation of an illustration for the German monthly Emotion. I really enjoyed working with them in the past and had lots of fun with my image for the</span></i></span><span class="998462918-14102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> upcoming </span></i></span></span><span class="998462918-14102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">D</span></i></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">ecember</span></i></span><span class="998462918-14102010"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></i></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">issue.</span></i></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdaJ1T-tsx4XohQNrtM5sc9nGCzItsyvbFIeeRTFBAtyTp6XVovmPbxp3XxmRKcPPg9DfUfiD0cAWsEjWn9L4pHk54R5oUJMtmxg6DrMkUqhZD5DKyEOd-7PuYLewjCPjRdmwSzR4zWZYo/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-09-24+at+13.56.56.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdaJ1T-tsx4XohQNrtM5sc9nGCzItsyvbFIeeRTFBAtyTp6XVovmPbxp3XxmRKcPPg9DfUfiD0cAWsEjWn9L4pHk54R5oUJMtmxg6DrMkUqhZD5DKyEOd-7PuYLewjCPjRdmwSzR4zWZYo/s400/Screen+shot+2010-09-24+at+13.56.56.png" width="400" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Things have been busy in the studio with the re-design of my website and blog. </span></span></i><span class="820562812-24092010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Now that</span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> the html and CSS pain is slowly subsiding</span></span></i><span class="820562812-24092010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'm very excited about the </span></span></i><span class="820562812-24092010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">site's </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">forthcoming facelift and the prospect of integrating my blog into the website.</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This means</span></span></i><span class="820562812-24092010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> my</span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> blog address will change, but to make the move worth your w</span></span></i><span class="820562812-24092010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">h</span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">ile, I'm planning a few exciting additions to the blog.</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The main chan</span></span></i><span class="820562812-24092010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">g</span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">e will be that I </span></span></i><span class="820562812-24092010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">intend</span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> to </span></span></i><span class="820562812-24092010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">start </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">featur</span></span></i><span class="820562812-24092010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">ing</span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> the work of a variety of talented paper artists. I </span></span></i><span class="820562812-24092010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">have been</span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> in touch with </span></span></i><span class="820562812-24092010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">some </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">skilful illustrators</span></span></i><span class="820562812-24092010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> who </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">creat</span></span></i><span class="820562812-24092010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">e</span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> hand-made 3D designs</span></span></i><span class="820562812-24092010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, and they have agreed</span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> to provide an insight into their world of crafty illustrations and 3D creations. So I'm looking forward to some fun interviews with great people. </span></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So </span></span></i><span class="820562812-24092010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">there's </span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">lots to look forward to and I hope to welcome you </span></span></i><span class="820562812-24092010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">to</span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> my new</span></span></i><span class="820562812-24092010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> website</span></span></i></span><span class="820562812-24092010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> soon</span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. I hope </span></span></i><span class="820562812-24092010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">every</span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">thing will be ready to reveal </span></span></i><span class="820562812-24092010"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">around</span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> the beginning of October.</span></span></i></div>
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<br />Jacqueline Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765672595362227242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732128549708963731.post-57684407338317137502010-09-10T16:31:00.000+01:002010-09-10T16:31:01.022+01:00Holiday Hottie<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>You may have noticed that my weekly blog post was missing last Friday. It wasn't pure laziness that kept me away, but a lovely camping holiday in the beautiful south of England. </i></span></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"></div>Jacqueline Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765672595362227242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732128549708963731.post-66473722818353280772010-08-13T10:56:00.000+01:002010-08-13T10:56:34.531+01:00Good luck!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic;">Yesterday afternoon I allowed myself to be briefly diverted from my current long-term project. I really felt like doing something quick and couldn't wait to get my scalpel going.</span><br />
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</div>Jacqueline Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765672595362227242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732128549708963731.post-24965888115764370622010-08-10T22:10:00.000+01:002010-08-10T22:10:09.197+01:00The Making Of: "A Map of the Middle Ages"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTmHmfXmHOKedquxAe8bTKHqlfdBlnnUaY7c4TbsaizY8NEOhzIQcsGrhxdNuSEvCSw0CRQDtjzj0X-_o28SjqW6_ygewo-6gwzDqp3ukXZCIDWE3En4ei5Ah5gT_OCybw0GmqdtmfzUpw/s1600/jacqueline-wagner-map.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTmHmfXmHOKedquxAe8bTKHqlfdBlnnUaY7c4TbsaizY8NEOhzIQcsGrhxdNuSEvCSw0CRQDtjzj0X-_o28SjqW6_ygewo-6gwzDqp3ukXZCIDWE3En4ei5Ah5gT_OCybw0GmqdtmfzUpw/s400/jacqueline-wagner-map.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><i></i></span></div><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">The Making Of: "A Map of the Middle Ages"</span></i><br />
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I felt very honoured when the talented Mr. Adam Hayes invited me to create an illustration for his map project. He asked various accomplished illustrators to create 'a map of where you belong'. All images can be seen on his <a href="http://make-maps.blogspot.com/">map blog.</a><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">The inspiration for my image was the fact that my boyfriend and I recently bought a flat together.</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">When I was little I thought that all people over 30 were middle-aged and had massive sideboards full of crystal vases in their living rooms. </span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">Instead I find myself discussing floor plans and happily planning 'the autumn of my life'.</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><div style="font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia;"><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I </span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">t</span><span class="401501715-05082010"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">eamed up</span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> with my friends at ContainerPLUS and together we </span></em><span class="401501715-05082010"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">have</span></span></em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">created an online </span><a href="http://www.containerplus.co.uk/shop/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #93c47d;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">shop</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #93c47d;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">.</span></span></em><span class="401501715-05082010"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia;"><span class="401501715-05082010"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"></span></span></span><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">We are currently selling small</span></em><span class="401501715-05082010"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><em><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">items</span></span></em></span></span><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> of jewellery, badges and bags.</span></em></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia;"><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><i><div style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia;"><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">So if you are interested, make sure you don't</span></em><span class="401501715-05082010"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><em><span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">lose</span></span></em></span></span><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> time as things are selling fast.</span></em></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Georgia;"><em><br />
</em></span></div></div></i></i></span>Jacqueline Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765672595362227242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732128549708963731.post-31303903222715775752010-07-23T15:25:00.000+01:002010-07-23T15:25:13.443+01:00The Secrets of Successful 3D Illustration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqQSyHGLQby2mUYfrDrG9IJCclSbdYYp1dY7HnVyuQLK7u6Msk0XiVCVuBCKrcSoghHkJ_X9RF7DiaZPIH7O13dRlnxni8JEAgCeSbmTcIYlJwjkixk5ZTIdfBX8kh2g37K4z4Ga1P1p-v/s1600/emotion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqQSyHGLQby2mUYfrDrG9IJCclSbdYYp1dY7HnVyuQLK7u6Msk0XiVCVuBCKrcSoghHkJ_X9RF7DiaZPIH7O13dRlnxni8JEAgCeSbmTcIYlJwjkixk5ZTIdfBX8kh2g37K4z4Ga1P1p-v/s400/emotion.jpg" width="307" /></span></i></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">When I graduated I knew that I loved creating hand-crafted 3D illustrations. However, I didn't quite know how to make this illustration technique work in a professional context. </span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">How could I give clients a good idea of what their finished image would look like? And how could I create detailed work within tight deadlines? </span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Over time I have worked out a method which works very well for me. </span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">I would like to share it with you, using the illustration example above as example.</span></i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br />
</span></i></span></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><b>1. Get your pencil out</b><o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br />
</span></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span></i></span><!--StartFragment--></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">I suggest you start with rough pencil sketches. This helps to get you thinking and exploring possible concepts for your illustration.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">My sketches are c. 5 x 8 cm, and they are no works of art! I don't show them to anybody (sorry guys). I just use them to get my ideas down on paper where I can develop them further. </span></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">This isn't the stage to be a perfectionist – just draw what comes into your head, and follow where your ideas lead. Keep sketching until you have a workable concept for your illustration. The finessing will come later.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Take a look at books, photos, websites, patterns, fabrics, or any inspirational collections of images or objects you may have. These can help to spark ideas or suggest fun objects you may like to include (or make).<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Photo libraries are helpful if you decide to buy photos to include in your illustration – see for example </span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://www.istockphoto.com/">istockphoto</a>.</span></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br />
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</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><!--StartFragment--> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Now you need to start assembling a few of the key objects and figures that will feature in your illustration.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Eventually you will need to find or make every object in your sketch. But at this early stage a few key objects will be sufficient. If you already have some real physical objects which you would like to include, then get them out now. </span></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">I have several boxes of vintage objects which I look through when I get a new project. I also regularly look in local shops and markets to see if there is anything which has the potential to be useful in future illustrations.</span></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">However, it's best not to rush out to buy a full set of new objects just yet. You may not end up using them all, as your ideas continue to develop. Also, multiple trips to the shops can be both time-consuming and expensive.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">If you find an object that may work, take a few quick photos of it – if possible from different sides and camera angles. Imagine how you might want to use the object in your illustration. Your photos may give you ideas that lead you to rework your original pencil sketch.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><img border="0" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVvKwW1sDsMBzxW9DeNqv5ZBiIZzfIG_Et-I_C4yTEUpnXP9hOQGwND-4BO9FR5uYIZvO5foLha8aAzw-gEimf0V_l2RT9oME87RQTxg2trwTDNJ8s0eNIZA4p1dNyuVL8utDCyt2r_yLn/s400/successful_3D_illustration_rough.jpg" width="400" /></span></i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVvKwW1sDsMBzxW9DeNqv5ZBiIZzfIG_Et-I_C4yTEUpnXP9hOQGwND-4BO9FR5uYIZvO5foLha8aAzw-gEimf0V_l2RT9oME87RQTxg2trwTDNJ8s0eNIZA4p1dNyuVL8utDCyt2r_yLn/s1600/successful_3D_illustration_rough.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Okay, so let's get serious and create a colour layout (or mock-up of the final image) which will sell your idea to your client. If your illustration will include photographs of real physical objects, or scans of photographs, then Photoshop will be the best program to create your colour layout in. Otherwise, just use any other image manipulation software that you feel confident with.</span></i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">The aim is to create a colour layout which is as close as possible to the final 3D illustration, without spending too much time on it. </span></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">In order to do this, the size and colour of the objects, and the composition of the illustration, will need to be worked out in detail, so that your client gets a good idea of what they will get (and can make suggestions and amendments).<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">A positive side-effect of preparing a layout is also that, when you create each made object in your chosen software package, you will have to think about how you will construct it. Are you going to construct your object using e.g. flat paper which stands upright with the help of a stand behind it, or as a 3D paper object that stands up by itself? </span></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Another advantage is that you will also be forced to think about how much detail you would like to put into each object. If it already takes you ages to create an ornate object on screen, then chances are that you will also need a long time to construct it. This gives you the opportunity to assess whether you will realistically have time to make all of your objects in time to meet your client's deadline.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Preparing the colour layout will also force you to decide what colour and size each object will need to be. This will save you valuable time when you construct them. It is frustrating to have to make an object twice because the original colour or size is wrong.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Above are the 2 layout variations which I sent to my client. The plain colour objects indicate things which I intended to make out of paper.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><b><i><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><!--StartFragment--> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">After all your hard work so far, now comes the fun part. Let's assume you have bought enough paper, and maybe even the lovely little (real physical) object which your client agrees will look just perfect in your illustration. It's now time to get your scalpel, tape and ruler out and start creating the remainder of your objects. In this illustration, my additional objects were made out of paper.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">It's best to start by making the most important / biggest object for your image. I find that I'm often more relaxed at the beginning of the construction phase. There is plenty of time before the deadline, and it is easy to spend more time on my first object, making it more elaborate. It's logical that you should spend the most time working on the most crucial part of your image. If time gets tight towards the end of the process, and you need to simplify things, then at least you can be reassured that you invested your time in the right area.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">The major object will also influence the size of all other things in your image. If you work with real physical items, make sure the size of each object is in proportion to the others, and as indicated in your colour layout.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br />
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So if you happen to be in the area it sounds like a really exciting show (image of the invitation flyer above).Jacqueline Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765672595362227242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732128549708963731.post-31774871438946041472010-04-26T14:53:00.035+01:002010-04-26T15:12:22.769+01:00Paper Cassette Tape<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzL9ZjM_YHLKM9jOn7P-smzIFQLTVnvZzjTaNq3fN9JDn2H2WqYSUX2-CwpEPFW_Es7eOA1tJCPBr4__nhIqQuYKNPxSBgt_r7bLqtPBzMPfQbvpGQ01px1_w92qQopXxmzpefarW9r4YD/s400/cassette-tape2.jpg" width="400" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI0JaOynfOBaljLOnb2H6cJ_2g3J2HsH3V_IvIAdALDTr6d3R0xsUsNPo8OWy9BxD7hzf09OOebghTzdKlMqobVE-xRElL8UyhN2x703dRxvRm20fSYzIG0CPe8upLOb3yyyIIN4x7IbB6/s400/cassette-tape3.jpg" width="400" /></span></div><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5anBq0zBKD2K2rYlhKcO93GcSCPFPmWpO9qStqL73lpgOkDojWDV3llC0ZxoGpWCgQB2MmRrdP-xRoBt4czxM190co4xX3S-pHo2pvBcMQklzPXrLS7_70nRyVesM70VUwAQolLB8H7L/s400/cassette-tape1.jpg" width="400" /><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Last month I had the great pleasure to work for the German monthly Das Magazin. I created some illustrations, which accompany the short story Leerkassetten (empty tapes) by Daniel Klaus.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Here a few images of the paper cassette tape I made. The final illustrations can be seen on <a href="http://www.wagner.de.com/JWAGNER.html">website.</a></div>Jacqueline Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765672595362227242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732128549708963731.post-11873820721390133812010-03-25T17:33:00.009+00:002010-03-26T15:18:47.246+00:00Pocket or Purse?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8LneNX4LlQCxTG-68dMx4af3atglXcu2VEglErf96ih2mZx8epJhzw426fTFdLo-sFZsDJLYzarQqx_QtinHxKNytSv0d8JyLsQ9bedvnC4691Hv6PLNme2kuEpDuRYLSwQO8B61vZndb/s1600/tote_bag.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 315px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8LneNX4LlQCxTG-68dMx4af3atglXcu2VEglErf96ih2mZx8epJhzw426fTFdLo-sFZsDJLYzarQqx_QtinHxKNytSv0d8JyLsQ9bedvnC4691Hv6PLNme2kuEpDuRYLSwQO8B61vZndb/s400/tote_bag.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452961284072321490" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibFAOYIKW8N6Ov_KGmJm3UN9FeH53rdMi_r0WblD_2Q6JLZkxogjLdN8VkSg3mQ2_Slo0jxumruEOh-atgJmg5x_RaJYbZHLwIsZlFsgYQyMnChFVMiDdmRsCyIvY9DEu1kVx2uJEmTNmJ/s1600/making-purse.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibFAOYIKW8N6Ov_KGmJm3UN9FeH53rdMi_r0WblD_2Q6JLZkxogjLdN8VkSg3mQ2_Slo0jxumruEOh-atgJmg5x_RaJYbZHLwIsZlFsgYQyMnChFVMiDdmRsCyIvY9DEu1kVx2uJEmTNmJ/s400/making-purse.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452632065908086210" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI6sW25XO1HmVS9VkClXi0LSajTYC2e4LX9j7WwOo-Phb5HoeqcjtMQX7w57bBrGWcoPGLsQcW0uzE2H4noc211qSiZO9Nt_vkAH-RUkw2UxKFpAu_R_qXR-pgQoyvPcf0NQUsCU_hI8zO/s1600/making+purse3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI6sW25XO1HmVS9VkClXi0LSajTYC2e4LX9j7WwOo-Phb5HoeqcjtMQX7w57bBrGWcoPGLsQcW0uzE2H4noc211qSiZO9Nt_vkAH-RUkw2UxKFpAu_R_qXR-pgQoyvPcf0NQUsCU_hI8zO/s400/making+purse3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452632078945164642" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj16zDUyVTi5XoGd6C6m8acTfRQ-88f7B0AflwB_C4AfcovNgfWVBgQq4dgcCaRM4L1KM-ewQcEe0EUJMhGuPVxYrQD06bn3_kj-K_QSGdWx230cf4NXUP2G5ZgZM-ZeQCoUHU93D9UE-n7/s1600/making-purse2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj16zDUyVTi5XoGd6C6m8acTfRQ-88f7B0AflwB_C4AfcovNgfWVBgQq4dgcCaRM4L1KM-ewQcEe0EUJMhGuPVxYrQD06bn3_kj-K_QSGdWx230cf4NXUP2G5ZgZM-ZeQCoUHU93D9UE-n7/s400/making-purse2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452632068730280322" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A while ago I screen-printed some shoulder bags and fabric to make pockets for the back of the bags. I finally got around to the sewing the pockets together and once I started I realised they really ought to have some zips. Now ... I have to admit that sewing in zips isn't really my strongest point ... and I haven't made to0 many purses before either. So my first attempt was rather complicated, but thanks to the<span class="byline"> </span>excellent <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/01/14/how-to-make-a-lined-zipper-pouch-tutorial/">tutorial</a> at <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/">Skip to my Lou</a> I slowly got the hang of it. I still can't compete with the speedy factory girls in China, but I very much enjoyed making them.<br />Except that I now like the 'pockets' so much that I will probably sell them separately – as purses – and not put them on the tote after all. So I will let you know once they are in my <a href="http://www.wagner.de.com/shop.html">shop</a>.Jacqueline Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765672595362227242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732128549708963731.post-57324316455390661272010-03-15T21:38:00.006+00:002010-03-17T22:44:09.042+00:00How to Make a Beach Hut<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBC-9uFFFHHHidpF8ZUXvWZh9w9RxJhAyAMM_COQFYRs5Zy0ckcj3W_lEHgA3Nxw1do93icZLCgHuLaU1CYXdRGDhKs5xRRo_Aw7ztQf9tOzujNVmKXeUo2vbn3tIkmUMKH7bGDgMkadKT/s1600-h/beach-hut3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 345px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBC-9uFFFHHHidpF8ZUXvWZh9w9RxJhAyAMM_COQFYRs5Zy0ckcj3W_lEHgA3Nxw1do93icZLCgHuLaU1CYXdRGDhKs5xRRo_Aw7ztQf9tOzujNVmKXeUo2vbn3tIkmUMKH7bGDgMkadKT/s400/beach-hut3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449735328157589778" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBxFP77jqzDaGlgNC4sbpj6n7CjFuwL0F6EdGBp3cBgmOEp2Gc4tbW-ui3neBr7Q6K4PgMq50ggWm-gHuCFg2EUwMVKs2DfgV-eJ9kYQc-YjAiDRGSCmqlMsGrG5RsZNNxJu0EG9JAigI1/s1600-h/beach-hut1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBxFP77jqzDaGlgNC4sbpj6n7CjFuwL0F6EdGBp3cBgmOEp2Gc4tbW-ui3neBr7Q6K4PgMq50ggWm-gHuCFg2EUwMVKs2DfgV-eJ9kYQc-YjAiDRGSCmqlMsGrG5RsZNNxJu0EG9JAigI1/s400/beach-hut1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449735313769634194" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsRevqZxoPw9fJVSd2mLPmG9ZieYPwqbz5uf6dg4HhbN3VpHMxq4G9p9a2ztQwmiCWdFwi69SkKHkPiuMOTXBvxGCHscD2q34rx3afmoOVEdY_JVMutCSaR0YJQyts3EB6l82qRNR6oFaE/s1600-h/beach-hut2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsRevqZxoPw9fJVSd2mLPmG9ZieYPwqbz5uf6dg4HhbN3VpHMxq4G9p9a2ztQwmiCWdFwi69SkKHkPiuMOTXBvxGCHscD2q34rx3afmoOVEdY_JVMutCSaR0YJQyts3EB6l82qRNR6oFaE/s400/beach-hut2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449735320258754562" border="0" /></a><br />Its always a great pleasure to work with <a href="http://www.containerplus.co.uk/">ContainerPlus</a>. This time I created objects for 5 sets to be used in stop-frame animations for consumer profile films.<br />I created amongst others some miniature tennis rackets – which were fun – but my favourite was definitely the disheveled beach-hut. Details of the creative process can be found here. The finished product can be seen on my <a href="http://www.wagner.de.com/JWAGNER.html">website</a>.<br /><br />1) I created the side walls out of corrugated cardboard (an old box is best for this)<br />2) I used pencil to dirty down the wooden 'poles' which support the roof<br />3) I created poles in different thicknesses using glue and string to hold them in place<br />4) Extra bits of card were added to make the walls and roof appear more solid<br />5) Blue and white paint were applied sparingly, working with nearly dry brushes of different width to achieve a rough texture<br />6) Torn pieces of paper were used to create the buntingJacqueline Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765672595362227242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732128549708963731.post-24724312505709203172010-03-15T21:37:00.006+00:002010-03-17T22:45:09.191+00:00Jewellery now online<img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg0SwqtgrfYWrTESnufcAMnZHUCuuPA4Kia-3-wq6au8fUEmg0W-g1SRkqWHb3OmpjZm48o2GDqgmmW8tK-x0axJ4SW8o5NgnLrCWnbaveycZ7TXJdf4lWBXD2rK5x0khP0NHbNsLUFgxG/s400/tree_slim_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449190188008018754" border="0" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkBR3eU2YKtkp9EA4NpZ-WgGxkwIPGQprGBpXFPerb6751UbWhHzZxVizA82V9mAQda5fkP1OZWlTlE_65Mpr2rtXktjHVXFWSvH0QKSRhAYiUWtNmh6Qfd7lY8bfOD-t2O9Q7O85_M0yH/s1600-h/neck-flower-pointy-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkBR3eU2YKtkp9EA4NpZ-WgGxkwIPGQprGBpXFPerb6751UbWhHzZxVizA82V9mAQda5fkP1OZWlTlE_65Mpr2rtXktjHVXFWSvH0QKSRhAYiUWtNmh6Qfd7lY8bfOD-t2O9Q7O85_M0yH/s400/neck-flower-pointy-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449190196431135218" border="0" /></a><br />Things have been rather busy lately. I created some illustrations for some magazines and also started making some jewellery, which I've been busy marketing. The jewellery is now sold in Berlin and Brighton and can also be bought online in my new <a href="http://www.wagner.de.com/shop.html">shop</a>.Jacqueline Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765672595362227242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732128549708963731.post-67785079234400309902009-11-05T18:07:00.021+00:002009-12-06T21:21:07.948+00:00Wanna be an astronaut?<img style="cursor: pointer; width: 236px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigLSKi1UUdi-yJMK1mOUPQr2J-6u7yDKIpEN2gacNnGKkC3u8w4kqeQ2AxkKPhUrIs2e9axnyBpGp_TjLC8vKqiv0zDVy3jeBwahBkBZXYzn3glqwHCM3niJE0Y6jP1iBXt0X6lzqeHf7e/s400/astronaut-space.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403363103331729826" border="0" /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLdokcOC9SDvgRfjy18Hm0JmlG9nvWAtvrzBSXe7oiDNC93lHXMoRSfkJ7EGRnTp0H484DieLuO9kDjfiIgkPlLHupCqWsV1Koe9-B1od6vZOdZ0hO4FrDGzPSpB3lBTqInW1WcirRPuoy/s1600-h/suit-sewing.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrEDvpR1O7-Lok8NpX3q0TZ3BkPx4BGxVHTkPxqELsduJjULe9-a_UYKfBR7FNyJVJ1e-JPdSq2GKwGELuF_W7sdWbumkOlrETsmP2g2p9MoGr0U2tVjVgEVMzlCcH0KKBfiNnzlrwBP2B/s400/astronaut-side.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403363108032464802" border="0" /></a><br />Freelance costume design of a Russian cosmonaut suit for <a href="http://www.windandfoster.com/">Wind and Foster</a>, commisioned by First Light. The costume was for use in a short film. A super fun job, which even gave my sewing machine a little outing. Thanks Jevan for getting me involved.<br /><div><br />And just in case you ever need to make a spacesuit yourself, here are the details of how I did it:<br /><div><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzlms-GPQVtsjPoDu1KXFIisnipl54zgfAWPy4zVtlDTT5tx4DzEenspun6XLIyUsmAewdhb2AKbQLawHmZkjmnkY849J4bSQkUs5h6o2PKWfQxXi6WeWxOIi13EPO-N8yGaRXLvaSCC1b/s400/helmet1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403363814593344850" border="0" /><br /><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIHCgs2_SqYAohNOWrQf8azhXCGG9N-0StAzvswvAMXmVHI06R_RpGwZOXIk3QsdLEc67DB9rBNspddoPvKKoPNdst97EwUHq7omG0jn8Deu1P5f6rJfmRN6YHfOzmZKx_XzdLUsAGan04/s400/helmet2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403351870708839714" border="0" /><br />HELMET:<br />- A see-through plastic hemisphere from a model shop, bought to use for the visor, was also used to create two papier maché hemispheres. (I first covered the inside of the plastic hemisphere with Vaseline and then added lots of PVA glue and newspaper)<br />- The papier maché hemispheres were joined together to create a sphere and the shape of the helmet was cut out<br />- To even out the rough texture of the papier maché and give it a more professional look, a layer of padding was added before the helmet was covered in fabric<br />- The visor was sprayed with a very reflective metallic gold spray, applying primer beforehand. (I initially considered using window-tinting film, which would have allowed the wearer to see out, but it was decided this did not fit the desired look)<br />- A rim of foam board and paper was added to the edge of the visor with hot glue and tape, and the visor was attached to the helmet using clasps made of foam board and pins, held together with hot glue<br /><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil1wvt35VOHN-SQK2_OO76h2Z2I4dtda2jgFrSquVXR6L12MwiHysfp5s-Ky8zedq-NxNcIlojRzSB3Jta4atko3a765dcihcWjVVOVHyL98hZFo_6oMUtKfgtPO0UjW7yom2IudJWjlFs/s400/shoes-gloves.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403351862744534418" border="0" /><br />SHOES - cheap, cheerful, comfortable:<br />- To make the shoes look more substantial and give them a thicker sole, 3 layers of thick felt were added underneath white Croc-like shoes using lots of hot glue and thread<br />- Strips of elastic were used to additionally fix the felt sole more firmly in place<br />- To increase durability, a sole of foam rubber was glued onto the felt<br />- A layer of thick padding was used to cover the top and sides of the shoe and sewn onto the foam rubber sole<br />- A final layer of white fabric was added and a 2nd sole of foam rubber was glued underneath the shoe (covering the fabric underneath the shoe)<br /></div><div><br />GLOVES:<br />- Black ski gloves were spay-painted white<br /><br />CAP (worn underneath the helmet):<br />- Sewn out of black fabric (designed like a swimming cap)<br />- An internet headset (headphones and microphone) was sewn onto the outside of the cap<br />- Padding and another piece of fabric was added to the top of the cap, covering the headphones so that only the microphone was visible<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv0fRBD3AtYeq9ff8_mzq4Y6peh8zv0-H3xLQIZA_xc-sdXpKLa5yOMNE2nxhZZ8_vX22ZYc2XGtMLkzYFYlnHetZ6aFNPlPY6gvvGDnsvR73WISZdunX21S5jPVLtUDSbpui44BrfEDek/s1600-h/backpack-pipes.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv0fRBD3AtYeq9ff8_mzq4Y6peh8zv0-H3xLQIZA_xc-sdXpKLa5yOMNE2nxhZZ8_vX22ZYc2XGtMLkzYFYlnHetZ6aFNPlPY6gvvGDnsvR73WISZdunX21S5jPVLtUDSbpui44BrfEDek/s400/backpack-pipes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411076163910410258" border="0" /></a><br />BACKPACK:<br />- Cardboard was cut into shape and held together with tape<br />- The resulting box was covered in white foam packaging material to hide any minor damage which may occur during filming – the script included rollerblading<br />- Backpack was covered in white fabric and arm straps were added<br />- Some plastic pipes were added to attach to the suit<br />- Plastic rings and rings of foam board covered in paper were added to hide the pipe ends which were glued into the suit and pushed into the sides of the backpack<br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLdokcOC9SDvgRfjy18Hm0JmlG9nvWAtvrzBSXe7oiDNC93lHXMoRSfkJ7EGRnTp0H484DieLuO9kDjfiIgkPlLHupCqWsV1Koe9-B1od6vZOdZ0hO4FrDGzPSpB3lBTqInW1WcirRPuoy/s1600-h/suit-sewing.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLdokcOC9SDvgRfjy18Hm0JmlG9nvWAtvrzBSXe7oiDNC93lHXMoRSfkJ7EGRnTp0H484DieLuO9kDjfiIgkPlLHupCqWsV1Koe9-B1od6vZOdZ0hO4FrDGzPSpB3lBTqInW1WcirRPuoy/s400/suit-sewing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403351872105309042" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6YGcGsC-2Ugn8q28zi5jshOZgJ7rE6xArgxeuQViZyehm7dydSDRQP8jD_ufYm98CBjvKHeQf5U5mjWQveNox1KJ1w7GDh-M9Slxeb6SAb_kRy8np_1bUY3rWKquR0d-TRqt6gjXjP0b/s1600-h/making3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6YGcGsC-2Ugn8q28zi5jshOZgJ7rE6xArgxeuQViZyehm7dydSDRQP8jD_ufYm98CBjvKHeQf5U5mjWQveNox1KJ1w7GDh-M9Slxeb6SAb_kRy8np_1bUY3rWKquR0d-TRqt6gjXjP0b/s400/making3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411099001471160546" border="0" /></a><br />SUIT:<br />- Cut and style of the suit were inspired by original cosmonaut suit<br />- Stripes of different widths were dyed blue and sewn onto the sleeves and trousers<br />- Patches of folded fabric were sewn in place for the knees, to allow easy bending and for an authentic look<br />- The whole suit was cut quite loose, so that a thick undersuit made of padding could fit underneath<br />- For an authentic look the shoulders of the costume had to be nearly as high as the ears of the actor<br />- Small props of foam board were created, which sat on the shoulders of the actor and were hidden under padding and fabric<br />- A ring of metal wire was sewn into the collar of the suit to increase the stability of a blue cardboard ring attached (at the collar) to the outside of the costume<br />- The blue ring was made of layers of corrugated cardboard and hot glued into place to provide a base for the helmet to rest on<br />- Zips were sewn on, coloured patches glued on and pipes connecting to the backpack were glued in place<br />- Voila! You are ready for lift-off!<br /><div><br /></div></div></div>Jacqueline Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765672595362227242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732128549708963731.post-85426699009430619812009-10-08T21:24:00.009+01:002009-10-14T18:02:15.580+01:00A Space for Your Towel<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxlboEdCaqu6Raaj_gGBijAnnBF9rmvmaGdELLuWKl-nvnfZYwR-AYYV2ECn8p-wbEE5YPZL2N6DAwkKxzC0OGsDwiBObHVun598AVAuxLU6NO90s5kQFj7Tc3Zyr4PcdTqjUK1Uql4t1l/s1600-h/beach+chairs.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 322px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxlboEdCaqu6Raaj_gGBijAnnBF9rmvmaGdELLuWKl-nvnfZYwR-AYYV2ECn8p-wbEE5YPZL2N6DAwkKxzC0OGsDwiBObHVun598AVAuxLU6NO90s5kQFj7Tc3Zyr4PcdTqjUK1Uql4t1l/s400/beach+chairs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390328982130703650" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhlHSOJvWkailE1gzezGrJukx_O31PcNJqsoBTzIPM59cztXVpprAARV6-2xcN9jjvhbklBTsXKtLWptqgqgJZcbpMieoF0zuod9R7iFj9mwjI8v3pmv44iqJ9923bUBPEyG9vAlLLWmwq/s1600-h/deck-chairs2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhlHSOJvWkailE1gzezGrJukx_O31PcNJqsoBTzIPM59cztXVpprAARV6-2xcN9jjvhbklBTsXKtLWptqgqgJZcbpMieoF0zuod9R7iFj9mwjI8v3pmv44iqJ9923bUBPEyG9vAlLLWmwq/s400/deck-chairs2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390328109085954066" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic_IpOOzBNURIxSpRD7B9FIS1XF7-JWrwzsVoQd3rfeZbOfAEYEikSPUW_Tm7ecvWyNrfAojzT5LWynV_HVc_78NYnVj9TRIspNCRxuOUu_Lo6DD3n-MhVDTV6s5AXQ0OXfikY-_dnZ1dn/s1600-h/deck-chair6.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 395px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic_IpOOzBNURIxSpRD7B9FIS1XF7-JWrwzsVoQd3rfeZbOfAEYEikSPUW_Tm7ecvWyNrfAojzT5LWynV_HVc_78NYnVj9TRIspNCRxuOUu_Lo6DD3n-MhVDTV6s5AXQ0OXfikY-_dnZ1dn/s400/deck-chair6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390328988911193874" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqhUhVYQRpRt_pxZXBQRYg9wX1QSgu4VDM8-gANARDvpbAXqTTx_YBsFLIfWsPTihLa3D8nI0Xq_9Z_VVrJjv-yUYvwSDisownnvOEoXSiz90ZaERyeQuklszq98Xq1AcsgXmPobd0vNOR/s1600-h/deck-chair5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqhUhVYQRpRt_pxZXBQRYg9wX1QSgu4VDM8-gANARDvpbAXqTTx_YBsFLIfWsPTihLa3D8nI0Xq_9Z_VVrJjv-yUYvwSDisownnvOEoXSiz90ZaERyeQuklszq98Xq1AcsgXmPobd0vNOR/s400/deck-chair5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390328135799164850" border="0" /></a><br />Freelance set-making for my favourite client ContainerPlus. Here is how I made some deck chairs for a photo shoot:<br />1. Rough sketch the chairs in the desired size<br />2. Measure the sketch, cut all necessary pieces and sand the corners (the chairs didn't need to be durable so I just used balsa wood)<br />3. Glue pieces together to form deck chair frames - they should fit snugly - and apply dye if desired<br />4. Use pins to join the frames together (so they are will be foldable once assembled) and add fabric for the seats<br />5. Get your beach towel!Jacqueline Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765672595362227242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5732128549708963731.post-16953414954434594752009-09-28T19:12:00.002+01:002009-10-05T07:24:37.558+01:00How to Make Paper Pine Cones<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgakrnByzEbbYW_hfnIbACN2VHnrZn0Y43XXrWw5jQzbV8xhgsOcrQJ7HFS6ae2RKUtQkkvj2d3aq4VE8pTkG4vTF-es5Nw-WtXQusMfvo9gvVKgZeDiZBo3Tm4wfhz4Ph01c9uUIyEvKCL/s1600-h/cones.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 397px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgakrnByzEbbYW_hfnIbACN2VHnrZn0Y43XXrWw5jQzbV8xhgsOcrQJ7HFS6ae2RKUtQkkvj2d3aq4VE8pTkG4vTF-es5Nw-WtXQusMfvo9gvVKgZeDiZBo3Tm4wfhz4Ph01c9uUIyEvKCL/s400/cones.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388509547241563522" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihpqKzI2-wZuHEUtCZ3j8i5NWN81sTD_2dF1_nEk8ccn1s26mD-qBtMEIt1LPaORIilE-ob9zCiK0Uzn_fENmffLN39LR6aDbAagGG4_dGpXDa7AXJakWkUdOHwHCm9Gk5muEoOC8Qkjfw/s1600-h/making+cones.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 308px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihpqKzI2-wZuHEUtCZ3j8i5NWN81sTD_2dF1_nEk8ccn1s26mD-qBtMEIt1LPaORIilE-ob9zCiK0Uzn_fENmffLN39LR6aDbAagGG4_dGpXDa7AXJakWkUdOHwHCm9Gk5muEoOC8Qkjfw/s400/making+cones.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388509541342114178" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2mHJ0AEG9QiXCrN44RDTvi41z17g6IFS2TV5IFwCGAtEICfLk1fJZKNa6gRzGxmp1kFdYx4cd88OOoJpS5gbNzLeCVody7xT4JanUUsh6dcxfJuqZpcuNwIcdqBxdWtlML9iED6nyveCD/s1600-h/making-cone4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2mHJ0AEG9QiXCrN44RDTvi41z17g6IFS2TV5IFwCGAtEICfLk1fJZKNa6gRzGxmp1kFdYx4cd88OOoJpS5gbNzLeCVody7xT4JanUUsh6dcxfJuqZpcuNwIcdqBxdWtlML9iED6nyveCD/s400/making-cone4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388509526665813314" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4kAJYo_ixe72zmD9Yy1BIPoFLHqV2uf8kpxgnkKEu4egflI1sb8ho_K6TD5L67dN0eL3BdtYIs_ke5EU5gqmOPuMbPLkCW0thvaKb6PfXKl96cppvcGLxBpoD5ryCvIMYunkYT1KE55lX/s1600-h/making-cones2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 389px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4kAJYo_ixe72zmD9Yy1BIPoFLHqV2uf8kpxgnkKEu4egflI1sb8ho_K6TD5L67dN0eL3BdtYIs_ke5EU5gqmOPuMbPLkCW0thvaKb6PfXKl96cppvcGLxBpoD5ryCvIMYunkYT1KE55lX/s400/making-cones2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388509519216014210" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">These are some pine cone weights I made for a Cuckoo clock, which can be seen in the "Home by Eight" picture on my <a style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);" href="http://www.wagner.de.com/JWAGNER.html">website.</a> Here are details of how I made them:</span> <span style="font-style: italic;"><br />1. Create basic shapes out of paper mâché</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">2. </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Cut ca. 200 paper leaves (taped fingers prevent blisters)<br />3. Paint cones and glue on leaves, making sure to follow the spiral pattern of natural pine cones<br /></span>Jacqueline Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765672595362227242noreply@blogger.com0