{Everyday Inspiration} Beach Walkers…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on September 04, 2011 in beach walking sculpture, Everyday Inspiration, invention, kinetic sculpture, Theo Jansen | 3 Comments

I just read this article in the New Yorker called, “The March of the Sandbeests” by Ian Frazier & wanted to pass it on (thanks for posting this on facebook Lisa!). I’m completely mesmerized by these kinetic, beach walking sculptures & the artist who creates them, Theo Jansen. But my cool discovery didn’t stop there, I learned about Wallace & Gromit’s World of Invention programming as well- which is just grand! Sayer loves Wallace & Gromit– particularly their inventions so this is great programing to know about.

Hope you are enjoying your long weekend!

{photo via here}

{Everyday Inspiration} Beach Walkers…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on September 04, 2011 in beach walking sculpture, Everyday Inspiration, invention, kinetic sculpture, Theo Jansen | No Comments

I just read this article in the New Yorker called, “The March of the Sandbeests” by Ian Frazier & wanted to pass it on (thanks for posting this on facebook Lisa!). I’m completely mesmerized by these kinetic, beach walking sculptures & the artist who creates them, Theo Jansen. But my cool discovery didn’t stop there, I learned about Wallace & Gromit’s World of Invention programming as well- which is just grand! Sayer loves Wallace & Gromit– particularly their inventions so this is great programing to know about.

Hope you are enjoying your long weekend!

{photo via here}

{Mid-Week Inspiration} Marimekko Process…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on August 25, 2011 in Dwell Magazine, Everyday Inspiration, marimekko, mid-week inspiration | 9 Comments

When I cracked open my new dwell magazine, I was delighted to see an article called, “Helsinki Ink” under the PROCESS category. You know I love Marimekko, but I also love reading about everyone’s creative process. This article lets you step inside Marimekko’s printing factory- oh how I would love to go in person! But for now, it was a nice studio break read.

You can view the “Helsinki Ink” article here or check out the new September issue of dwell magazine pages 72-76. It was just the little piece of mid-week inspiration that I needed to get back to work. Hope you are having a great week!

:: middle three images via dwell.com ::

{Mid-Week Inspiration} Marimekko Process…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on August 25, 2011 in Dwell Magazine, Everyday Inspiration, marimekko, mid-week inspiration | No Comments

When I cracked open my new dwell magazine, I was delighted to see an article called, “Helsinki Ink” under the PROCESS category. You know I love Marimekko, but I also love reading about everyone’s creative process. This article lets you step inside Marimekko’s printing factory- oh how I would love to go in person! But for now, it was a nice studio break read.

You can view the “Helsinki Ink” article here or check out the new September issue of dwell magazine pages 72-76. It was just the little piece of mid-week inspiration that I needed to get back to work. Hope you are having a great week!

:: middle three images via dwell.com ::

{Everyday Inspiration} Electric Circus…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on August 04, 2011 in Everyday Inspiration, inventor, puppeteer | No Comments

I saw this first video about the collaboration between inventor Fred Abels & puppeteer Mirjam Langemeijer called the Electric Circus, when visiting the handmaderomance blog. Like Evie, I’ve watched this over & over & wanted to share it. Since then, I’ve looked up this creative duo’s website & stumbled on this quick, second video along with all of these photos. The Electric Circus inspires me to no end – hope that you like it too! This is just what I needed to watch to help me get to Friday. How about you?

{Everyday Inspiration} Electric Circus…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on August 04, 2011 in Everyday Inspiration, inventor, puppeteer, the electric circus, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

I saw this first video about the collaboration between inventor Fred Abels & puppeteer Mirjam Langemeijer called the Electric Circus, when visiting the handmaderomance blog. Like Evie, I’ve watched this over & over & wanted to share it. Since then, I’ve looked up this creative duo’s website & stumbled on this quick, second video along with all of these photos. The Electric Circus inspires me to no end – hope that you like it too! This is just what I needed to watch to help me get to Friday. How about you?

{Everyday Inspiration} The Red Balloon

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on June 05, 2011 in balloons, Everyday Inspiration, new header, The Red Balloon, year blog anniversary | No Comments

When we found out that we were having a little boy, one of my first purchases was the book, The Red Balloon. The movie had such an impact on me both emotionally & artistically that & all I could picture when I imagined what Sayer would be like, was the little boy in this story. For Sayer’s third birthday this year, I took a bunch of pictures of him with a bundle of surprise birthday balloons that I had hidden for him in the studio. I was so tickled with that process & watching his sheer enjoyment. Those pictures are some of my favorites & inspired more balloon photos of myself for my 40th birthday a month later.

To celebrate one year of having this blog, I wanted to create a new header. After a lot of thought, I decided to incorporate one of my favorite photos of Sayer with his balloons. To me, it says a lot about how I approach life, what is important to me, & what I’m drawn to aesthetically. It just seemed to fit. With some help from a sweet friend, this week I was finally able to see it all completed & it makes me smile.

The Red Balloon started it all & continues to inspire me in so many ways. My official one year anniversary for this blog was actually March 23rd (I’m just a smidge late to recognize it). I wanted to make sure that I officially said thank you to everyone that has read this blog & left comments. I can’t really tell you in words how much it means to me to have made the friends that I have made though the klt:sketchbook. Truly, this has been an amazing adventure & I can’t wait to see (in pictures) how this next year unfolds. Thank you!

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

{Everyday Inspiration} The Red Balloon

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on June 05, 2011 in balloons, Everyday Inspiration, new header, The Red Balloon, year blog anniversary | 6 Comments

When we found out that we were having a little boy, one of my first purchases was the book, The Red Balloon. The movie had such an impact on me both emotionally & artistically that & all I could picture when I imagined what Sayer would be like, was the little boy in this story. For Sayer’s third birthday this year, I took a bunch of pictures of him with a bundle of surprise birthday balloons that I had hidden for him in the studio. I was so tickled with that process & watching his sheer enjoyment. Those pictures are some of my favorites & inspired more balloon photos of myself for my 40th birthday a month later.

To celebrate one year of having this blog, I wanted to create a new header. After a lot of thought, I decided to incorporate one of my favorite photos of Sayer with his balloons. To me, it says a lot about how I approach life, what is important to me, & what I’m drawn to aesthetically. It just seemed to fit. With some help from a sweet friend, this week I was finally able to see it all completed & it makes me smile.

The Red Balloon started it all & continues to inspire me in so many ways. My official one year anniversary for this blog was actually March 23rd (I’m just a smidge late to recognize it). I wanted to make sure that I officially said thank you to everyone that has read this blog & left comments. I can’t really tell you in words how much it means to me to have made the friends that I have made though the klt:sketchbook. Truly, this has been an amazing adventure & I can’t wait to see (in pictures) how this next year unfolds. Thank you!

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

{Everyday Inspiration} Paper attire for a dream date…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on May 15, 2011 in cardboard, cardboard man, Everyday Inspiration, Jum Nakao, paper art, papercraft | 2 Comments

Ever since Cardboard Man’s existence, I’ve been dreaming about what sort of outfit I could wear for a night out on the town with him. When I saw the work of Jum Nakao {via here}, my question was answered…

Incredible! Isn’t the end nuts- can you imagine? Ah, the drama…

Now the only thing left to wonder about is where should I take Cardboard Man in our paper attire (& would the end of our date be similar)? Hmmm…. Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

{Everyday Inspiration} Paper attire for a dream date…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on May 15, 2011 in cardboard, cardboard man, Everyday Inspiration, Jum Nakao, paper art, papercraft | No Comments

Ever since Cardboard Man’s existence, I’ve been dreaming about what sort of outfit I could wear for a night out on the town with him. When I saw the work of Jum Nakao {via here}, my question was answered…

Incredible! Isn’t the end nuts- can you imagine? Ah, the drama…

Now the only thing left to wonder about is where should I take Cardboard Man in our paper attire (& would the end of our date be similar)? Hmmm…. Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

{Everyday Inspiration} Beach Walkers…

{Everyday Inspiration} Beach Walkers…

{Mid-Week Inspiration} Marimekko Process…

{Mid-Week Inspiration} Marimekko Process…

{Everyday Inspiration} Electric Circus…

{Everyday Inspiration} Electric Circus…

{Everyday Inspiration} The Red Balloon

{Everyday Inspiration} The Red Balloon

{Everyday Inspiration} Paper attire for a dream date…

{Everyday Inspiration} Paper attire for a dream date…

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