Yes, but which will I make mine??
Daily life is full of tough choices. Like should I go with wavy or straight hair today, which coffee or tea drink will properly rev my creative engines for the afternoon, which DVR show should I watch during my precious hour of free time this evening? So you can imagine my fluster when I spotted artist Cate Parr’s fashion watercolor illustrations on designer Molly Luetkemeyer’s blog, mollyloot.com yesterday. Instantly impressed with her Etsy store Silver Ridge Studio is putting it mildly — I knew I had to share these gems with my readers immediately! My only hesitation is that I haven’t decided which one (or two) I want for myself…
“Vogue Paris Ink 1” original, $125
“Viola” print, $35
“Vogue Turkey” print, $100
“Pink Parasol” original, $135
“Vogue Paris Ink 3” original, $125
“Indian Bride 2” (Kate Moss) print, $35
“Belle 3” print, $35
“Lupe Velez” original, $165
“Model Ink 4” print, $75
“Summer Dress” original, $150
“Yves Saint Laurent” print, $35
“Paris Vogue” original, $150
“Brigitte Bardot” original, $200
All kidding aside, I am truly digging Ms. Parr’s style: sexy, sophisticated, carefree AND colorful?! Four of my favorite adjectives. And she’s painted quite a few stylish celebrities, spanning the decades from Audrey Hepburn to Gisele. Gotta love that Brigitte Bardot!
You can pick up both original works and prints in her store now. She also mentioned to me that she’ll very soon be selling larger paintings!
So big question of the day: thinking about adding one to my office gallery wall (replacing the cheap calendar Vogue illustrations) — thoughts??
Wow- She is talented! Love this post. Its so pretty and colorful!
Oh, I LOVE these–thanks for sharing! I used to have some vintage 20s Vogue cover prints hanging. I bought them in Paris at one of those vendors along the Seine and loved them. These feel like such a modern take on that. If my daughters were just a little older, these would be awesome for their room.
Heather
One of my absolute favourites- love love her work!!!
These are gorgeous ! I want the Vogue Paris Ink 1 and the Vogue Turkey !! They would look gorgeous on your gallery wall but I do love the two “cheap calendar Vogue illustrations” Ha!!
xxLily
goldandgray.com
Pretty obsessed with Model Ink 4″ print! Saw your shiz on Paloma’s blog today – you are so talented and getting the recognition you deserve!
-e (modern24seven.blogspot.com)
Thank you Elizabeth! You have been in my corner all the way and it means so much to me. You know I can’t get enough of your style!
OMG these are beautiful! So hard to pick!
i just found you through La Dolce Vita – LOVE ur style girl and name :o)
these prints r great – they would look fab in my house- ur newest follower!!!!!!
Yay Erika with a “k”, welcome!
Definitely Viola.
LOVE these. Especially the Brigitte Bardot. That’s my fave.
These are beautiful. Two and nine are my favorite. I say just add to your collection. I like your current Vogue illustrations. : )
Hi Lovely,
I just saw your beautifull house over at Dolce Vita blog, congratulations! I can´t wait to see what you have done for Rue magazine.
Love Cate Parr´s painting, have been doubting wich one to get…at the end i didn´t now you got me thinking again ;)
-luv- Chantal
Big fan of “Indian Bride” and “Brigitte Bardot,” though I think I’d definitely splurge for an original over a print.
Congrats on the Dolce Vita feature!! So exciting :)
Hi Erika,
Found you via La Dolce Vita Blog and was instantly smitten by your work!! You seem to be such a well-versed designer.
Best
Siv
Another fave…LOVE WATERCOLOR!!!
You’re always introducing me to the best stuff! These would look stunning in your office.
Love all of these. Any of them would be a lovely addition to your office wall gallery.