New Typography Art!

A new piece up at my Etsy shop! This quote is from a poem by Derrick Brown called "A Finger, Two Dots Then Me." I thought it was so beautiful and simple, and for months I have been wanting to create a piece inspired by it! This is what I finally came up with. 

The poem was made into a short film that has won a ton of awards. You can see it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcoMiGiDRjg

Misha Blaise Design

Wear That Art!

Recently I was asked to contribute to the blog at Francesca's Collection; which is boutique that has hundreds of locations around the country.  The idea was to explore the overlap between my artistic aesthetic and some of their very cool clothing.  You can see the designs I came up with below, and the interview they did with me here!

Art and Words

I have long admired the photography of Layli Samimi-Aazami.  It turns out, this multifaceted little lady is also a poet, and she started a weekly segment on her blog where she added quotes and poems to her art.  I asked if she would be interested in adding words to a piece I made recently that reminded me of the Black Hills/Badlands area of South Dakota, where my family used to vacation.  Have you ever asked yourself how many people you know who have lived in South Dakota?  Well I have.  It turns out Layli and her husband are the ONLY people I have ever known who have actually lived there! 

Here is my art with her words over it:

In truth, we are all missing out by not living in South Dakota because the landscape is freaking beautiful, plus there are these majestic (and also large, scraggly and frightening) creatures known as BUFFALO just freely roaming about.  And here is a litle fun fact: a buffalo can outrun a horse!

When I read these words that Layli suggested for this piece, I immediately clicked with them.  The Badlands are a place where you feel the power of nature.  Beneath the gigantic sky that can darken into a storm in a matter of minutes, you are given the space to get back in touch with who you are, and to grapple with life's big questions.  Or you can just check out the prairie dogs and buy some fool's gold at the Mount Rushmore gift shop. The choice is yours!

This piece can be purchased, sans words, at my ETSY store.

Step Aside, Project Runway!

This week, I’ve joined forces with my friend Mae Badiyan to merge the worlds of art and fashion.  Mae writes a life and style blog, and she is some kind of wizard when it comes to fashion and styling.  She could even make calf length, paisley patterned gym culottes look cool!  You got a 1980′s pink puff sleeve prom dress lying around that you’re not sure what to do with?  Let Mae could show those puff sleeves who’s boss!

I asked Mae how she would “wear” a piece of my art.  Here is what she came up with to transform my art into a high fashion look!  Be sure to read on to see Mae’s take on art and fashion. 

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Hi everyone! My name is Mae and I write a life & style blog. I’m thrilled to be partnering with Misha to transform one of her stunning works of art into a outfit ensemble.  I believe that all aspects of the design world are interconnected and it’s easy to see the influences of art in fashion and vice versa.  From home decor to a blouse to a pair of earrings to a sculpture…great style is all around us!

Here’s a look at the look I put together based on Misha’s painting.  Big thanks and love to Misha for this fun collaboration, y’all are welcome to stop by and say hello to me anytime!