Interview-Oh So Fine, Denmark

Oh So Fine is a graphic design studio based in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Designer and founder is Mette Bonavent.

I was first drawn to Oh So Fine's Mother Earth female figures
and her folk art inspired birds.

Or, this is how I conceived them.
Is this what she had in mind creating them?

I believe that one of the most beautiful aspects of Art is that it is open to interpretation.
A work of art can trigger different emotions and make emerge different kinds of past images in different people's minds.
Isn't that wonderful ?

With these thoughts in mind, I set about asking my questions.
Here are her oh so fine answers.

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1.How did you get started on Art?

I am actually a talented painter and earlier I loved to draw by hand. But a couple of years ago I fell in love with making graphic art using my computer. And now I hardly ever use a pencil anymore.

2.Apart from inspiration Art needs courage, I believe.
Do you think so, and where do you find yours?

I don't think creating art needs courage, but showing your art to other people can be quite intimidating, I guess.

3. How did you come about finding your artistic language?

I found my artistic language sitting in front of my computer. The moment I learned how to create vectorized graphics, I could express exactly what I wanted.

4.Your work looks to me very earthy and influenced by folk art.

How would you describe your sources of inspiration?

Basically I work with block shapes, silhouettes and graphic patterns. I am very much inspired by my childhood memories, folklore artifacts and the 50's and 60's style illustration and design. Also I tend to drag a lot of nature into my work; birds, trees, flowers and so on. It is very natural for me, to give my work a simple and scandinavian touch, no matter if I am doing papercuts, prints og wooden products.

5.What do you love most about being a creative person who exposes their vision to the public?

I am so fortunate to work with the thing I love most. And I do love everything about it! I love the whole creative process, from finding inspiration, to working with shapes, colors and materials, and to showcase the final design.

6.Any dreams that want to come forward?

I have many dreams! I would love to create a range of printed fabrics and illustrate book covers.
My next dream to chase is actually not far away - but still a secret.


Thank you, Mette. We look forward to be in the know of your future artistic ventures.

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*You may purchase Oh so fine prints and wooden objets,

made of recycled paper, vegetable inks and solid fumed oak, here.*

Flowers in the Autumn

We are past the middle of September, and here the weather feels like summer. We had a couple of days of rain, but otherwise there is no fresh air blowing yet.

I was talking about the weather and how I look forward to the first chrysanthemums, when my son told me wisely: "Mom, this is human nature. We always want what we don't have, and when we get it we want something else. We look forward to the beaches and sand in the winter, and we look forward to fresh days when it's hot".

He is so right!

So today I post some flowers that bring an autumn feel to me, yet in a way that bridges the seasons.

photo credit: Saidos de Concha

Hollyhocks via Posy

wood and stool via decor8

From The Graphicks Fairy

The Graphics Fairy has these lovely hydrangea prints to download and print for free. I plan to have them printed professionally and frame them. They'll be a perfect fit for our kitchen! Thank you, Graphics Fairy!

Have a beautiful weekend, y'all,

Modern Vintage-Textiles and Prints

Angie Lewin is exhibiting at the Cambridge Contemporary Art gallery. Here are two of my favorite prints. I especially love this one. The choice of shapes and colors. The way she pulls it all together.
Ms. Lewin is also behind St. Jude's, artist designed textiles.
These, on the other hand, are some mid-20th century originals.
The "Flotilla" by Lucienne Day for Heals.

And this Herb Antony again by Lucienne Day for Heals.

Interesting how design goes round. And how artists and designers find their inspiration in each other's work.

Kate Tempest prints

Hello,

I would like to share with you a beautiful website I came across today. It trades in framed vintage children's prints. If you love old prints and are looking to decorate a child's bedroom (or indulge a childhood phantasy of yours) then this is a magic little place.

Excellent taste, too. Not too much sugar, not too pink, if you see what I mean.

Alice in Wonderland, Babar, Winnie the Pooh and many beautiful, heartwarming characters from all along the XXth century are awaiting you.

So why don't you stop by the Kate Tempest website You are in for a treat.