New Customizable Journal range.. and a gift to the whales

 I have been working on creating a product that is 'useable art' and 

I'm so happy to share my new journal range with you.

I have been having so much fun blending my  original watercolor art with vintage ephemera and textures on photoshop to create unique, ethereal artwork.

here is the 'Beekeeper' journal...

and ..' Humpback Angel friend '

A great added feature is that these journals are customizable. You will have your name or the name of your 'special someone' printed on the inside cover i.e... Eva's little book of miracles, or Helen's little book of words , or dreams', whatever you choose. :)

here is the back inside cover..

and the back of the journal.

$2 from every journal sold will be donated to The Great Whale Conservancy  to help them in their efforts striving to protect Blue Whales and Humpbacks.

 I love gifts that keep on giving :)

These journals are available for purchase at Feathers & Fern art ' store.

Thanks for visiting.. :)  Love Helen xxx

Texture and patina- vintage love

 I thought I would show you another side of me...

Apart from my love for nature and creating, I also have a passion for interesting patinas and textures.
Multiple layers of peeling paint and a healthy dose of rust can send me into a squealing, hyperventilating spin.
Antique shows and junk shops is like a candy factory for me.. :)

 I love pieces that show their story,  ..you can see they have had quite a history.

 With this first post I'll start with showing some new pieces I found yesterday at a big vintage show in Austin.

This delightful pie chest is over a hundred years old... it was just right for some of my old art papers and supplies

the fan still works and oscillates beautifully..

My 4 year old loves this 'new' hole punch.... little white circles are all over my floor :)

                                                            

                                                
                                                

                                                                            Croquet anyone ?