While traveling to several places in China and southeast Asia I embraced the nickname my dad gave me, Esther Pee Magoo, and had traditional Chinese name-stamps made, some in English and some in Cantonese and/or Mandarin. Upon returning to the States and acclimating back into western society I decided to use those stamps as a tool, along with the calligraphy brushes, rolls of rice paper and paints I picked up over seas to illustrate the memories and images that resurfaced from my adventures.
Wow cool stuff Chelsea! I like :)
ReplyDeleteNice Chels. I may be interested in a purchase =)
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS!!! Some really beautiful work "Magoo"! ;)I absolutely adore the birdies and the first oil painting. I can definitely see growth in your work. I'm smitten. xo
ReplyDeleteReally nice work,Chelsea! Would be great to see your stuff on Tumblr, too.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Ed
I love the first picture on this post, it's got a great vibe,depth in culture, and personality; not to mention those stamps are like the icing on the cake, awesome traditional addition.
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