We LOVE research and learning as a way to get inspired and boost ideas and creativity!! So, Kenzie and I are going to be sharing the inspiration that we collect here in our second newsletter…. once a week!!!

Here’s how it works:

We provide the inspiration. You interpret it however you wish… any medium, any size. It is meant to inspire lettering and floral art combined together. But, you can:

• Just do the florals, just do the lettering, or combine them together.
• Use the provided quote for your piece or select your own.
• Use colors from one of the inspiration images or select your own favorites
• Create the floral art… as a still life in a vase, a single flower, a border, a pattern, a bouquet

Hope you will create with us and post your work at #wordsandwildflowers2024 and tag @lorisiebert.studio and @snippetsofwhimsy

Quote of the week…

“Because of the routines we follow, we often forget that life is an ongoing adventure… Life is pure adventure, and the sooner we realize that, the quicker we will be able to treat life as art: to bring all our energies to each encounter, to remain flexible enough to notice and admit when what we expected to happen did not happen. We need to remember that we are created creative and can invent new scenarios as frequently as they are needed.”

— Maya Angelou

Inspirational Artist of the week: Alice Temperley

Alice Temperley, born on July 22, 1975, is a renowned British fashion designer known for her brand, Temperley London. She is celebrated for her feminine, handcrafted designs, often featuring intricate embroidery and beading. Temperley’s designs have garnered attention from celebrities and royalty alike, including Kate Middleton, Beyoncé, and Penelope Cruz. Temperley’s journey in fashion began with a childhood fascination with clothing and design, growing up on her family’s cider farm in Somerset. She honed her skills at prestigious institutions like Central Saint Martins and the Royal College of Art. In 2000, she launched Temperley London, which has since grown into a globally recognized brand. Temperley’s contributions to the fashion industry have been recognized with numerous accolades, including an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 2011 for her services to fashion. Her brand encompasses various lines, including Temperley London, Alice by Temperley, and Temperley Bridal. She continues to be a leading figure in the British fashion scene, known for her dedication to craftsmanship, attention to detail, and romantic aesthetic.

Hand lettering inspiration of the week:

I collect vintage spelling and penmanship books. I LOVE THEM. Cursive is becoming a lost art. I vote for more hand written snail mail, old school letters!!!