Kelli Murray's Blog

PAINTED BLUE

kelli — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:37:57 +0000

I just love these images. It makes me want to take a trip to the flea market and paint my house all shade of blue. I have never been a blue girl, but I think I just became one.

…and OHHH that wallpaper! I am thinking about adding wallpaper to a wall in my office. Something soft and vintage like shown here. Wallpaper can either be VERY good…..or VERY bad. I am definitely taking my time on this one to make sure what I choose is JUST right!

Photos by stylist IRINA GRAEWE.

mmm.

SET FREE

kelli — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:18:29 +0000

Fly on little bird.

CLARE OWEN

kelli — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:56:04 +0000

I have to admit, I have a bit of a girl crush on Clare Owen…..girls got style AND she can draw. Somehow her illustrations make me think of a lazy day with my cat. Sweet and simple.

“Ladybeard” is my current screensaver. I don’t think I will ever get sick of it.

Check out her BLOG and her ETSY for more!

3 SHOPS TO LOVE

kelli — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:20:09 +0000

RUCHE

A modern boutique with a vintage touch. This store is packed with adorable items that are ALL super affordable (gotta love that). I am all about their jewelry!

FEY HANDMADE

This store is chalk full of unique and inspiring finds, all handmade by various designers. I am partial to the artwork and paper goods available on the site, but really…all of it is wonderful.

POPPYTALK HANDMADE

This just might be my favorite. Poppytalk Handmade is a monthly online street market created to showcase, buy and sell handmade goods of emerging design talent from around the world. There is so much “goodness” on this site one could spend HOURS browsing through it all. So if you don’t have HOURS to waste….don’t click HERE.

Happy Monday! xo – Kelli

KATHRYN BLACKMORE

kelli — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:27:54 +0000

I HEART designer and illustrator Kathryn Blackmore. Just look at this jewelry! That first gold wrap around piece!…eek!…i need it.

Her amazing line, THE VAMOOSE, is available on her etsy store. Also be sure to stop by her BLOG for mountains and mountains of loveliness.

COLLABORATION AT THE BOAT HOUSE

kelli — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:33:25 +0000

My good friends at SEZIO were loaned an old abandoned home in North Park last week (a.k.a : The Boat House)…and what better idea than to get a bunch of artists together to cover it’s walls! It was fun to paint large scale again and to catch up with old art friends. I wasn’t sure what to paint with it being so last minute…so I pulled out my latest sketch and had at it.

To celebrate the end of The Boat House Era, Sezio hosted an art show / concert on Friday the 12th. Musical acts included The Paddle Boat, Black Mamba & Dr. Popsicle. Here are some pics of the event. Live video soon to come!

ARTISTS included: Mike Maxwell, Neko, Exist 1981, Tocayo, Kelli Murray, Brent Sandor, Carly Ealey, Wes Bruce, Sean & Stacy Kelley, Sean Ward and Jane Weibel (”Lurk Hard” by Mr. Sam Larson)

MY FURRY HAT

kelli — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:03:03 +0000

It’s a little too worm for winter in San Diego, but I just love my hat! My husband gave it to me for my birthday in December and he thinks I never wear it. But it is one of those hats you really can’t wear more than like once every two weeks. Otherwise everyone will know you as that funny hat girl. So I wear it selectively…and it makes me happy when I do. Thanks Sam. Here is an illustration in ode to my furry hat….if only it came with the antlers.

GRAPHIC TIGHTS

kelli — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:22:25 +0000

I HEART Les Queues de Sardines tights. They are screen-printed by hand in limited quantities….and they are pretty awesome.

TINA AND BRIAN

kelli — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:13:56 +0000

Over the weekend I was super busy with commissioned illustrations! Three are still three in the works but ONE I was able to finish! That being the Save the Date Postcard for adorable couple Brian and Tina. Tina gave me some inspiration, drawing from the look of the STD I designed for my own wedding, along with a handful of photos to reference (I even included their precious pup Izzy!).

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They are getting married at the incredible Smog Shoppe in Culver City, LA. I have only seen photos of this place but it seems like the perfect wedding spot. I’ve heard it described as sort of a mix of Paris meets Anthropologie meets a thrift store meets Flora Grubb. Fabulous!

images via Jac Photography

images via GreenWeddingShoes

MISS VAN: SHE-WOLVES

kelli — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:35:04 +0000

I can remember back when I first began painting, Miss Van was one of my biggest inspirations. Being first introduced to the graffiti world of art, Miss Van was one of the first female graffiti artists (along with Fafi) who’s style captivated me. Her strong illustration skills, use of color, and mysterious female characters were like nothing I had ever seen.

In the early 90’s, at the age of 18, Miss Van (Vanessa Alice Bensimon) began painting in the streets of her hometown of Toulouse, France. Over the years her characters (poupées as they are called) evolved on the streets and grew their own personal style full of colour, eroticism, voluptuousness and ambiguity. Her recognizable style and techniques quickly made her one of the most well known names in the global graffiti and street art scenes.

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Over the years she has focused more and more on her painting and the development of her characters, continually evolving and experimenting with new techniques, colors and concepts, and always referring to her own life and experiences. Just as she continues to grow so too do her poupées.

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Her recently launched online shop with Barcelonian artist Anaoana is now up and live, showcasing their fabulous line of clothing and accessories. I think I want everything.

Also check out her new fine art shop Princesas Market. Here you’ll find prints, postcards and signature jewelry!

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And here is the best news of all!!

Miss Van will be showing her art this Saturday, Feb. 6th through March 6th, 2110 at Merry Karnowsky Gallery in LA alongside Victor Castillo!! eek!! I am definitely making the trip up!

VICTOR CASTILLO: STRANGE FRUIT & MISS VAN: SHE-WOLVES

Opening Reception Saturday, February 6, 8-11pm

MERRY KARNOWSKY GALLERY
170 S. LA BREA AVENUE
(IN THE ART 170 BUILDING)
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
323.933.4408

www.mkgallery.com

Exhibition Dates: February 6 – March 6, 2010