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I've been busy!

First, I wrote a blog describing my digital art creation process using a book cover I created for a client:

http://catherinesomerlot.com/blog/2010/04/the-making-of-the-avalon-revisited-cover/

Then, I finally launched my Web & Graphic Design website!!  This is what I do for a living, and I love it:

http://www.avalonisdesign.com

I am pushing the boundaries of my creativity again by teaching myself tatting! Victorian-era lacemaking. It is a dream! I taught myself throughout November with library books and information found on the Web. I am so excited about this because my jewelry designs are finally materializing in the physical realm. Here is a preview of some of the ( Read more... )

I wrote about (with pictures and links to aid me) the GOOD things about this year over at my homepage:

http://catherinesomerlot.com/blog/2009/12/2009-highlights/

What I forgot to mention there is all the wonderful people I've met, or gotten to know better, online. That includes all of you! Thank you for being there during this year of crazy. I wish ( Read more... )

Jethro Tull is like my musical soul-mate...Rock and Medieval. I love the video for this song!!

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Here's a "live" version of the band performing it on Top of the Pops. Why aren't there any fun medieval bards in music today?? I love Ian Anderson, the crazy bugger:

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The Lyrics, full of maidens and druids and mistletoe!

"Ring Out, Solstice Bells"

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This summer I was asked to create more art for Rachel Van Asch of Van Asch Clothing (also of Mediaeval Baebes fame). When she sent the reference photos over I knew this would be another exciting project to work on! Lovely models wearing beautiful and edgy clothing from the Van Asch "Unique Boutique" inspired a more fashion-focused approach to the ( Read more... )

Taking a break from a busy day to share some full-on frontal CUTE:

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The following photographs are a selection from a series I did in 2002, of the Gwinn Estate. The Gwinn Estate is the former home of William G. Mather, a famous wealthy American industrialist. He had this mansion built just outside of Cleveland, surrounded by gardens inspired by Italian design.


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