House No. 175: Cuckoo Clock

 

House No. 175: Cuckoo Clock
digital vector illustration
3 in. x 3 in.
175/365; 06/24/11

Today’s house is home to a cuckoo bird.

House No. 83: Folk House

House No. 83: Folk House

digital illustration

10 in. x 10 in.

083/365; 03/24/11

 

This week I have been inspired by folk art and handicraft. Today's house was influenced by the bright colors and sketched decorative shapes of Scandinavian folk art.

House No. 82: Sampler House

 

House No. 82: Sampler House

digital illustration

8 in. x 9.15 in.

082/365; 03/23/11

 

I am referencing handicrafts this week. Yesterday, folk art. Today, cross stitch. I am not a needlepointer, though I have been making embroidered patches for my husband for the past couple of years. I like the look of needlework, though. 

 

I think that this house would have taken less time if I had actually embroidered it instead of creating a digital illustration. I will be seeing "X"s forever. My brain hurts.

House No. 81: Hex House

House No. 81: Hex House

digital illustration

10 in. x 10 in.

081/365; 03/22/11

 

I love the hex signs of the Pennsylvania Dutch/German because they are so bright and fanciful. I took some liberties with my iconography, here, but I tried to keep to the color palette and simple shapes of the genuine articles.

House No. 80: Topo House

House No. 80: Topo House

digital illustration

8 in. x 10 in.

080/365; 03/21/11

 

I love maps. Just ask my sister, who claims that I will draw one at any chance I get. It's true that I like to draw out directions. This house is inspired by topography maps and the sets of drawers in which rolled-up maps are kept.

House No. 67: Suffrage House

House No. 67: Suffrage House

vector graphic

5.25 in. x 4.5 in.
067/365; 03/08/11

Today is the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. I am celebrating by watching Mary Poppins. I think that Mrs. Winifred Banks was my first introduction to the suffrage movement. She also utters one of my favorite lines in the movie. After belting out Sister Suffragette with her domestic staff, Mrs. Banks declares “Ellen, put these things* away; you know how the cause infuriates Mr. Banks.”

Today's house is a ballot box to house not only votes but also the struggle to obtain that vote. It's also a reminder of how women the world over still struggle for the right to vote, for equal pay, for education, and for numerous other liberties. It's a memento of the struggle to get this far, yes, but also how far we still have to go.

*her ‘votes for women’ sashes

UPDATED 03/09/11
Visit the year of the written word to get Bethany's take on the same subject for her post from yesterday. It's a 365 mind-meld, I tell you. Something just comes over you once you join the 365 movement. I think it's some sort of creative sixth sense thing.

For You Friday: Square Paper House Template

For you to use ... a square paper house template that I made and that I am using for today's post. For best results, print on card stock and fold with folding instructions facing in, or cut it out and use it as a template or stencil to mark your final paper.

If you create something with the template, please send a photo for me to post!

House No. 30: Frost House

House No. 30: Frost House
vector illustration
approx 8 in. x 10 in.
030/365; 01/30/11

Inspired by the frost photo posted by Angie Neimand on Simulacrum.

House No. 24: House Music

House No. 24: House Music

digital painting

8 in. x 5 in.

024/365; 01/24/11

Say what?! House music all night long.