Octavine Illustration

I admit, I'm very jealous of people with the ability to draw, paint, or otherwise illustrate. I never graduated past stick men, which is why I produce pieces using polymer clay and vintage bits and occasionally write my little stories and plays. I have always wanted to be able to express my thoughts in an illustration, and I'm always fascinated by others able to do just that.

There are a number of amazing painters and illustrators on etsy, one of which I have recently discovered is Octavine Illustration. Her work is focused on a renaissance of Art Nouveau, featuring flappers and incredibly vibrant colors, much like the drawings that I adore by Toulouse-Lautrec.

Based in Portland, OR, this shop sells, clothing, cards, journals, original paintings and prints featuring her incredible illustrations. Check out this shop!

Rear Window

Last night, Stephen and I attended the revival showing of Rear Window at the Charles Theater in Baltimore. I've seen the film a few times before, and it's my favorite Hitchcock, and my second favorite Jimmy Stewart film (I love The Philadelphia Story!)

I won't go into the plot, since most of my readers are probably familiar with it already, but it was incredible to see it on the big screen. The restoration was lovely, and I think that Grace Kelly is the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. Her entrance, as Lisa, with her lilting voice and enchanting presence, is ethereal. She is, and is meant to be, dream-like; an angel coming to rescue L. B. Jefferies with wine, gourmet food, and her chic wardrobe.