weekend links 2

this dreamy number was spotted over at: www.saipua.blogspot.ca

How cool are hellebores?

I spotted this impressive outfit on my pinterest & thought I would share.

Now McKenzie Powellhas quite the knack for flowers & her studio is drool worthy (I do not lie!) Go stop by her blog you are in for a treat:  www.mckenziepowell/blog

Now this nifty bonsai tree is really like no other I have seen before. How cool would it be to have this puppy in your living room? www.tokyogoodidea.com/bonsai

That concludes my list for today. Hopefully it will be enough to unsettle the dust that has been collecting on this blog. I have been busy with work & school ... you know the rest.

Introducing: Dietlind Wolf

images: via

I would like to introduce you to Dietlind Wolf; a visual designer and prop stylist. I find myself returning to her blog (http://dietlindwolf.blogspot.com/) again and again for a source of inspiration & visual delight. 

I encourage you to stop on over for a visit. 

Art to Inspire: Jim Darling

Windows by Jim Darling: www.jimdarling.com

Leaving you with a little inspiration on this weekend. 

Taking the Cake

illustration: reubenvision

I decided to make this drawing a little "topsy-turvy" as a reflection of my schedule lately. I haven't posted in what feels like forever & I will try to get some more content up here to make up for it. I referenced her legs from a great illustrater that I have only recently discovered. Check out her blog here: caitlinquiet.blogspot.com I am not overly pleased with how this turned out; but that is what practice is for. I  am also taking a observational drawing course right now & I might upload some of my class works. 

FYI: SAIPUA

image: via

I am always up for a good flower blog & http://saipua.blogspot.com/ is no exception. Join Sarah as she renovates her new homestead, gardens, contemplates life, arranges gorgeous florals and all under the watchful eye of her dog Nea. And check out her site while you are at it: http://www.saipua.com/

Kanye Announces Donda Sketchbook Series

illustration: reubenvision

So if any of you happen to have been on twitter last night & also happen to be following Kanye West you witnessed some pretty interesting things go down. First off he started giving a recap of his various fashion world endeavors & then he went on to explain his newest venture: Donda. According to Kanye's twitter feed: DONDA is a design company which will galvanize amazing thinkers and put them in a creative space to bounce there dreams and ideas...

Well I am not quite sure if Kanye will be knocking on my door but I thought it might be fun to give this drawing a whirl. 

(done entirely with pen [no pencils or erasers allowed])

FYI: The Man Repeller

photo via www.manrepeller.com

What is a man repeller you might ask?

–noun

"Outfitting oneself in a sartorially offensive way that will result in repelling members of the opposite sex. Such garments include but are not limited to harem pants, boyfriend jeans, overalls (see: human repelling), shoulder pads, full length jumpsuits, jewelry that resembles violent weaponry and clogs."

It is also the name of a delightfully amusing & interesting blog I follow. Whether you are looking for new ways to work your wardrobe or just looking for a lighthearted read stop on over at www.manrepeller.com

ps: isn't this photo gold (I mean check out her shimmers on the wall)

Dig Out the Winter Boots

via: Pinterest

Dig out the winter boots. Unpack the mittens scarves and sweaters. Get out the ribbon, scissors and shears. It is time to start decking the halls in style. 

I am excited, are you?

Hair by Marc Laroche

via: bumbumbum

How cool are these images capturing hair in motion? 

They are from a series titled simply Hair by Marc Laroche.

Molar Bear

Molar Bear: via

As I head off to brush my teeth I leave you with the most visually pleasing thing I spotted online today. I had a good laugh; I hope you do to. 

Moment Junkie

photo: mariavelarde

via: MomentJunkie

So I found out about this GREAT site via: snippet&ink and have been scrolling through page after page. This blog features unique moments caught in photographs that will make you shed a tear or laugh your head off. It won't disappoint. 

More art for Monday

Just finished this today. You may recognize the flowers from this post

I am just starting to draw on larger areas & it is taking some getting used to. 

Sweater Season Is Here

source: krisatomic

Cable-knit, cardigan, cozy pullover or any other warm comfortable form; sweater season is here & I am loving it. These are some great sweaters I have been "pinning" to my fashion board on Pinterest .

I am going to try & prolong the "winter jacket" as long as possible this year & my solution is sweaters.

busy busy busy

photo: Honey Of A Thousand Flowers

So last week I was "practice practice practice" and today with even more of that & everything else on the go I am just plain busy. 

I decided to show some photo love to the the inspiring gal over at Honey Of A Thousand Flowers. In a short time, she has turned a dream into a highly applaudable floral business. Go check out her gorgeous arrangements.   

weekend links

photo: reubenvision

Some lovely calendars for 2012: designcrush

A big hooray for Ohjoy & her new bundle of joy!

Some gorgeous gowns from the front row at Valentino via garancedore

Pinks & reds look great in floral arrangements on honeyofathousandflowers

And for your next fete why not delight guests with a "cheese cake" 

white delight

found: http://thebedlamofbeefy.blogspot.com/

found: http://erinheartscourt.com/blog/?p=5069

model: Siri Tollerod

found: http://www.hanneli.com/?s=siri+tollerod

Floral Crown (new art)

Today I decided to combine a mix or hand illustration with some floral arranging.

I love flowers in hair. 

Did you all see Kate Moss's wedding? (a prime example) 

: http://www.vogue.com/magazine/article/kate-moss-kiss-me-kate/#/magazine-gallery/kate-moss-wedding/1 

The leaves & flowers are all local wild flowers I picked on my bike ride after work.

Link Share

SO THANKFUL that it is starting to look like summer days have arrived! Am home to the family this weekend. The wild flowers that grow around my parents house are so much more impressive then my stomping grounds. Hope you all have a great weekend!

Some gorgeous landscape paintings by Philip Govedare: http://blog.krisatomic.com/?p=2614

An exciting relaunch of Pure Green Magazine: http://www.holleygill.com/blog/interiors/pure-green-magazine-relaunched/

Loving the striped shorts & the two-toned sandals: http://fordmodelsblog.com/2011/06/24/dries-van-noten-menswear-ss-2012/

Some Gourmet Popsicle recipes I need to try: http://www.blog.juicingshack.com/2010/06/gourmet-popsicles_21.html

Some street fashion from Hong Kong: http://mrmrsglobetrot.blogspot.com/2011/06/hong-kong-fashion.html

A cool owl T shirt I am considering buying: http://tight-sweater.blogspot.com/2011/06/owl-tee-shirt-pop-cph.html

Walking On Gold

Alexander McQueen

via: http://shoelust.us/post/4186488630/via-elle

via: http://dressdesigndecor.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-03-22T19%3A26%3A00-04%3A00&max-results=15

Walking on gold.

Secrets

secrets: by reub-envision

Would you like to know some of mine?

1.  I am allergic to: 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato

2.  I don't wear the color red as a rule of thumb.

3.  When I was young I dreamed of becoming a: 

 http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/marinebio/becoming.html

4.  I can do a girl's hair better then most girls: 

http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2011/06/do-your-own-wedding-hair-chestnut-bun.html

5.  One of the only things I am scared of is house fires: 

http://www.wikihow.com/Prevent-a-House-Fire

6.  I blog: 

http://reubenvision.blogspot.com/

   {most people I know have no clue}