​I’ve been wanting to make button stamps for a while - I thought they’d be cute on a dress of mine. I want to make a few more of varying sizes and designs, but I like the first one so far. I’m also glad to have worked on some pattern pieces, I have so many more in mind and can’t wait to try new color schemes. I’m hoping to work these into apparel projects. Maybe I’ll pick these up week after next? Just glad I got a chance to finish a few :-)

​Feeling the need to paint these next few days. No particular projects in mind. I need to go through my WIP pile and see what needs work. I also have a few that have long been finished that need to be titled, i'll probably follow up with those <3

thank you as always for stopping by
- k-e-n-z-i-e
  b-e-n-z-i-e

I’ve had the idea of the inchworm/caterpillar bracelet in my sketchbook the longest. I decided to use the hungry caterpillar as inspiration, but I could imagine having some variety in the patterns and colors. I think another cute inspiration would be the inchworm beanie baby “Inch” the Inchworm. (more color, less legs) I’m still unsure on the little feet, which were also inspired by the design of the hungry caterpillar. I guess I just can’t tell if they translate the same. I guess instead of trying to attach two little feet with one jump ring I could always have them individually? Maybe something worth trying. I think next time I’d make the little green spines on the top to be a more noticeable shade of green. I also think I’d like to test a smaller design for a less bulky appearance – although I do like the statement jewelry nature of this larger version.
 
I was most excited initially about the caterpillar/worm piece but I think my favorite pieces to come from this batch were the little heads! I think there’s just enough simplicity in the design that it wouldn’t take forever to draw and assemble, but also add a little interest with the little swaying ponytails and earrings. I also think the sizes off the bat were just what I was looking for.
 
I was also feeling pretty excited about the larger head piece with segmented braided ponytails, but I think the design’s going to need work. I wanted it to be a larger statement piece, but almost think the size I went with turned out a bit awkward. I was also quick to use my standard silver jump rings, but feel like a different color would make more sense. Idk maybe I’ll put more thought into it
 
I guess along the same lines of an extra-long statement earring was the primary colored circles. I doodled this one up free hand just to get an idea of the size, and I like it! I think next time I would prefer the uniformity of a pair made with perfect circles from a stencil, but the length was alright for now. I’d maybe go longer.
I’m glad I finally gave these designs a try. I have more, I just figures I’d start with a batch I knew I could finish before the new week. I’ll probably do more in the near future. That and re-vamping some old designs that I’d love to make more of. Keep an eye out for those o-0
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Also, before the trip I did a little adding to the junk journal, so I’ve got some progress pics. It’s gotten so full since I’ve posted last – I save everything I get that could possibly fit in there. VVVVV

​In the spirit of picking up projects I haven’t in a while, I think I’m going to work on stamps this week. I have a few that have been works in progress for too long now, and think I can finish some before the week is up. I’ll share pics and progress next week <3

Til then
Thanks for stopping by
Xoxo
Benzie 

​This week I did a lot of coloring, compiling and finally pasting. I went over some older doodles to make use of a bag of old crayons and the chalk pastels I like so much . There are always loose ends to tie up, but for now, I’m okay to stop where I’m at. I might make my final step to make borders for the collage pieces on the wood plaques - I think that's what they're missing. 

I want to change pace for a week and test out some jewelry designs I never brought to fruition. I think I can get through a few I was excited about. Also, of course, I was going through my closet and decided to customize more clothes. So this week I’ll be working on wearables. Lots of shirts and hoodies so keep your peepers open o__o

I recently I thought about these shorts I came across on youtube about a decade ago and wanted to share. SCAD shorts are a series by the Dandy dwarves for the Savannah College of Art and design. I think I came across them by happenstance, but a few of the stuck with me. They don’t post anymore but I’m glad to know the videos are still available to watch. My favorites are Sunshine bob, Taxi love and pencil face. I used to listen to the Sunshine Bob's audio on my walk home from high school sometimes. I also know I’ve seen pencil face’s mug here and there used as a meme, and I wonder if people are familiar with the video. 
Just thought I'd share- I think these are great.

as always
thanks for stopping by
xoxoxoxo
- big benzie 

I didn’t get a chance to finish pasting last week’s projects, Instead, I ended up doodling and working on line art for future pieces. It just kind of sounded right. I haven’t sat down and drawn aimlessly in a while. It’s super satisfying. Crafts are always fun, but I know I have so much growing to do when it comes down to my traditional abilities. I probably should’ve done some anatomy practice, but my doodles aimless this week and that’s alright.  

If you’re interested. .. .. .. . .

​Also, I wanted to share that one of my childhood burger kings was closed down recently. I passed it a few months ago and the front doors were fenced off, and when I passed it again a few weeks back the whole building was gone!!! Where’d they put the play place and the burger wall art ?? A few days ago I saw they built an entirely new building atop the fallen burger king, but I can’t tell what it’s going to be. I pretty much just wanted an excuse to memorialize this personally nostalgic location with pictures I’m glad I thought to take maybe a year or so before they closed their doors.
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In memorium .. . .. 

RIP Red Hill Burger king

I think I’m gonna outline some ideas in these next few days, and next week work on mediums I haven’t in a while. I’ve been thinking of some old jewelry designs I never put together and have been tempted to bring some of them to life. I’ll of course follow up with pictures when I make that happen :-)
Til then

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- Burger Benzie

I spent a lot of last week working on more paintings and a lot of collage pieces <3 I had a handful of wooden plaques I had just needed to paste

Speaking of collages, I’ve also made a lot of progress on my junk journal <3 It’s been a few months, so I think I’ll update the pictures sometime this week or next.
Also, after about a day and a half of rain, the weather has already started to plateau- it’s actually very nice outside. I’ve been taking long walks most days and am hoping to be able to bring the hula hooping I do inside, outside. It’s risky business practicing to walk and hula hoop simultaneously in the apartment.
I feel like walking for a while every day has really inspired me. The smallest things remind me of my appreciation for creating. At this point, I just want to indulge every inspiration I feel taken with. I wish I had the time. There is beauty everywhere. 

This upcoming week I’m going to wrap up some of the remaining projects from last week’s pile. Most of them planned and just need pasting.
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I also didn’t get a chance to work much on the wooden cat decal. Instead of wood stain to darken the finish, I used heavily diluted black watercolor paint. It took a bit to dry, but I think I like the stained appearance it gives. The grooves and lines in the wood are visible and look kind of natural, which is what I was hoping for. I think my next step would be to carve the cat design, then darken it’s outline. I bought a second identical plaque to the current one because I considered attempting wood burning for the first time for this project. Not like I need another medium to find time to work on in my schedule, but I have been wanting to try it and it looks fun. Maybe it’d be worth it.? We'll finish this first cat and cross that bridge when we get there, 
​I've really liked sharing my progress, even in small increments, on this page. Not like I'm being held to a super high standard or anything, but I do feel the need to stay consistent and work on projects with more of a purpose. I could drag my feet on a piece forever. Thank you for giving me a place to be inspired and a little productive. 
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-kenzie Benzie banana fana fo fenzie

​It’s been a productive week! I spent the last few days working on more originals. Lots of soft pastels and watercolor. 

Still wrapping up lingering pieces while also executing small projects in-between. I made a few iterations of that middle school picture of me and will probably do more. I’ve loved getting a chance to use my soft pastels- they were a gift from a friend and I love the dreamy affect they give.
I also started sketches for the piece i want to use as a base for the broken red eyeglass frames I found. I started her outline and face but think I may be regretting my current color choices (not included) :p
I had initially wanted to get a start on anatomy practice from “figure drawing for all it’s worth” last week but didn’t get a chance. Maybe this week, between collage pieces, I can make a little time to sketch some references. <3

My stack of collage projects in progress is getting a little out of hand. It’s about time to put finishing touches on these last few. I may also carve out a day to work on a plaque project I got materials for a few months ago, but never picked up. I’ve been loving atomic midcentury cats and wanted to make a little bit of décor for my kitchen. I plan to either carve or paint a blank decal I got and probably stain the wood a brown-black. I’ll be sure to share pictures 

I still have personal valentine's projects to work on, so we'll see how far I get ​♡

that's all for now <3 

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- Benzie 
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