Monday, June 6, 2011

Gypsy Caravan Toys



I have always loved Gypsy caravan art, and have recently been enjoying a book titled, "Travelling Art: Gypsy Caravans and Canal Barges". It inspired me to create these little swan toys! It's outside of the norm for me, but I had so much fun painting them! What do you think?


"Black Swan" and "White Swan" Toys ~Sold~

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6 comments:

  1. RachaelJune 6, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    I love Gypsy art too. It's very rustic and cool. Shows so much character.

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  2. PiliJune 6, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Those are absolutely gorgeous!

    And I love how you've done something out of your usual path and done it in an awesome way and with your own style!

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  3. WendyJune 7, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    I've always loved the "Roms/Gypsies" esp. a caravan and I can imagine a little Rom child treasuring your art, as well as their parents. Does this mean you're going to be making more Rom inspired art, Leila? I would love to see some :)

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  4. Illustrated InkJune 7, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Thank you so much, ladies!

    Wendy - Yes! I've been dreaming of a separate Etsy shop, that features my less skeletal/more whimsical inspired art. So, if these types of pieces are well received, I will definitely be making more Rom inspired art! :)

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  5. Becky FarleyJune 9, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Those swans are WONDERFUL!! :) Love the black one the most!

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  6. AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Oh I love them ! they are really graceful and beautiful Leila .
    I used to have a traveling homes book it was all hippy dippy reno buses etc. really great photos . I wonder if my library would have this book you have ? I'm gonna look ☺
    glad you are having fun !

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