Just Because #14

Bauhaus Replica - Jumping Jack by Margaretha Reichard, Naef

Just because... I have a degree in Drama and French and I love the theatre, greasepaint, puppets, circuses,

Circus

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 because I've been thinking about shapes, colours and toys that stand out from the crowd

 LuckyBoy Sunday - Les Petits Bohèmes

 because I am often drawn to the exaggerated

 Chiararapaccini

 because I wish someone (Santa?) would buy me a ticket to visit this exhibition in Malaga

 because I'm enjoying these fragments of  Oskar Schlemmer's Traidish Ballet (The costumes are amazing)

This post might just be for me...

Coming to Life

Eleonora is a favourite of mine (see here and here) and now she's started to bring her characters to life - love!

Just Because #10

Just because I love little worlds and I love Eleanora Arroyo's new work.
More here, and if you have time watch this, it's worth it!

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Les Précieuses Ridicules

Argentinan artist/illustrator Eleonora Arroyo has one of the nicest websites I've ever come across. Her portfolio of published and unpublished works is full of colourful treasures, just waiting for you to explore.

I love everything about this Buenos Aires-based artist's illustrations. I love her use of colour and the playful, theatrical nature of her collages and compositions. She makes me smile and I'm sure that her children's books are magical.

Todo en Tren - available here

If I had to choose a favourite piece of work it would be her little theatres. Aren't they beautiful? Eleonora has made lots of them, which you can see on her blog.

The Magic Flute

Waiting For Godot

Othello

Why don't you have a go at making some with your children or students? Choose a favourite story, nursery rhyme or play and let their imagination do the rest. I'm sure Eleonora would love to see some photos... Enjoy!

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