A Peek into the Studio – Versailles Swirl Wedding Invitations
Years ago I created a painting for Taylor. She was hosting a Parisian influenced event and wanted a watercolor wedding invitation inspired by an aerial view of Versailles Gardens. Enter my Versailles Swirl artwork. Since then we have adapted, deconstructed and detailed this original look for Brides all over the world. Who doesn’t love a little swirl?
For Allison, a subtle sea vibe was in order balanced by the structure of gray damask.
Amy opted for a Deco nod in her Peacock plumed swirl…
Melissa more than nodded to Deco and even had us sketch a swanky couple silhouette…
Kate mingled Versailles Swirl with romantic fluffy blooms and a dreamy color palette…
January 11, 2012
Behind the Scenes – Winter Welcome Party for Matchbook Magazine
I tried my mod side on for size recently…. so look on and let me know what you think. Leila, my go to gal at Be Inspired PR challenged me with this low color, high drama project she produced for Matchbook Magazine. Matchbook is a fabulous lifestyle publication we’ve been admiring for a long time. Matchbook loves to fill their pages with the chicest of home decor inspiration around. Leila pulled together a team for one edge of the nation to the other to bring this Winter Party Inspiration to life and boy did we!
A sleek palette of silvers and whites reflected Dolce Designs decor elements but not without a certain warmth. The look is winter but not stark. We designed a SKETCHED version of Kamilyn’s logo for a quaint fragrance bar.
“Custom fragrance from our hearts to yours”
Fringe cut dessert cards described every last delectable detail of Cupcakes Couture’s sweets spread. My signature watercolor stripes in pewter and silver and a smidge of floaty texture.
Paper choice was streamlined to allow the painting technique to shine. A meticulous application of brushstrokes in various shades, each applied before the last is dried. A quick tap sent the runny pigment trailing off the page in haphazard style. A bit of gold spatter to finish…
Menus were mounted on glass and alternated between two distinctively pencil sketched patterns; one inspired by honeycomb the other by lace.
Lastly were the place card mementos adorned with vintage resin medallions. A cloud of shimmering watercolor was painted around each medallion’s edge.
Cheers to this team I feel lucky to share this project with! Be sure to check out the full feature in Matchbook Magazine complete with expert party tips from all!
Event Production- Be Inspired PR :: Photographer-Jessica Claire :: Flowers & Decor- Dolce Designs :: Planning-Sterling Social :: Dessert Table-Cupcakes Couture of Manhattan Beach :: Scent Station-Kamilyin :: Rental Furniture-Found Rentals :: Lighting-Lighten Up Inc. :: Plate-Paloma’s Nest :: Champagne-Nicolas Feuillatte :: Other Rentals-HD Buttercup
December 15, 2011
Gray and Blush Sophisticated Wildflower Wedding Inspiration
A sophisticated blend of muted tones, ruffly blooms and vintage suggestions have me ready to put brush to paper at the design table!
Saipua Wedding Bouquet, Big Bloom Wedding Invitations, Papers, Lazaro Bridesmaids, Vintage Birdcages
December 8, 2011
Green and Graphite Napa Wedding Inspiration
A graphite and green palette for a Napa wedding says modern and organic. Can hardly wait to start designing this couple!
Jose Villa in Napa, Vineyard, Landscape Illustration Custom Wedding Invitation, Wine Barrels, Papers
October 31, 2011
Inspirations – Alberto Giacometti and The Ghostly Celebration
Alberto Giacometti was first introduced to me in college by a professor who likened my figure sketches to his. At the time I was a bit offended as I saw Giacometti as dark and messy. Over time though, I gained an appreciation for this artist’s deconstructed figures and the elegance of his sketchy hand. Today his moody portraits are inspiring a fun inspiration board I am calling The Ghostly Celebration. Sure, fun for a Halloween day post but this look juxtaposes ghostly details with elegant materials and finishes fit for any time of year. I’m working on a project currently that the bride is calling her look Ghostly Glam. Oh just wait…it is so good. So enjoy everyone and take another look at Giacometti. Try not to get lost in his haunting illustrations.
Giacometti painting, Ghostly Fashion, Olivia Leigh Photography, Elle Moss, Damask Wedding Invitation, Most Haunted Wedding Venues, Giacometti Sketch
September 22, 2011
Ralph W.
August 5, 2011
A Peek into the Studio – Eclectic and Rustic Wedding Invitations
Remember this eclectic inspiration board? Well Catherine has traversed our design process over the last 2 months and a modern, quirky design was on the painting table this week as a result! The Momental Girls all had a hand (literally) in the project from painting chevron patterns to adhering reception cards to vintage post cards.
Catherine chose a palette of sunny golds, shimmering tans with accents of opaque gray and burgundy.
Early on she fell in love with this ensemble for it’s eclectic mix of landscape sketches and this look for the antique palette of colors. We designed a fun mix of pattern, landscape and bloom artwork and to keep things interesting we introduced bold painting techniques where each brushstroke was obvious against the shimmer stocks.
Gorgeous, textured twine was wrapped over the chevron patterned belly bands….
We collected old postcards, all lovingly used to act as borders for Catherine’s reception cards!
The invitations featured a variety of succulent sketches painted in creamy inks to really show off the shape of each petal. My favorite was gray against Envelopments’ Burnt Sugar shimmer cardstock.
The finished look! Have a look here for a peek at the program design!
So grateful to Catherine for being incredibly creative, open to new ideas and trusting of our design instincts!!
Welcome to the studio! My name is Kristy Rice and I work alongside six fantastic friends-artists-designers who help me bring the Momental Experience to Brides all over the world. I love custom wedding invitations, painting, paper and feel blessed to work in my studio each day. Each week I love to share studio happenings, my favorite projects, inspirations, diy tips and real wedding photos!
