Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Inspiration: Elizabeth Bauman








I came across the work of Elizabeth Bauman a while ago now and instantly fell in love with her vintage-photograph inspired portraits. She mostly works in acrylics but I've just happened upon her wonderful blog (how did I miss that before?) and found that she also has works in oils and even embroidery. Every time I look at her work it's an instantaneous plunge into some kind of nostalgia of the Edward Hopper kind and I just love it :) Her pieces remind me of the fabulous homes that this lovely lady features.

You can see more of Bauman's work on her Flickr Photostream and her Website.... and you can even buy pieces from her Etsy Store.
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12 comments:

  1. JennieMay 4, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    Wow Kylie!
    I love the colour palettes she uses -
    very inspirational! And the embroidery is gorgeous, mixing the fabric in too.

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  2. SallyMay 4, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    Stunning. I love the colours too. Wow!

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  3. gerfilesMay 4, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    I had seen the embroidered piece somewhere already, + now enjoyed being introduced to the paintings... I especially like the figures set into a landscape...

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  4. TaniaMay 4, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    They are gobsmackingly gorgeous. With one heck of a lovely painterly effect in embroidery...

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  5. Ingrid MidaMay 5, 2010 at 5:44 AM

    Her paintings definitely have a Hopper-like quality. They have a haunting quality to them.

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  6. Eighty-Eight IdeasMay 5, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    I LOVE these! They are fantastic portraits!! I collect them!! Thanks for Inspiring!! Best, Connie

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  7. inaluxeMay 5, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    Hi Kylie, there's something magical, and moving about Elizabeth's paintings. they have a contemplative and very striking effect on the viewer (I think). And I love the Fine little Day blog! It's other worldly! xo Hope you're well and having fun. xo hugs, Kristina

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  8. AnonymousMay 6, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    Just lovely. So simple and uncomplicated. Thanks K.

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  9. Fine Little DayMay 7, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    Very lovely, good find!

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  10. small forestMay 8, 2010 at 11:05 PM

    inaluxe put it so well. They are very intriguing to look into, these artworks.

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  11. mieke willemsMay 11, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    thanks for this! great!

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  12. MiaMay 12, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    How did I miss this post???? Thanks for sharing this - looks stunning and I can't wait to check out more! :)

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