In the Shadows with Alexey Bednji

I am completely wowed by Russian Artist, Alexey Bednij's cool shadow photography. 

The dark shadows create a pattern reminiscent of M.C. Esher's drawings and have me

 totally confused and totally compelled at the same time. 

Meant for a Moment's CREATIVE CHRISTMAS

Its been a VERY Creative Christmas here at Meant for a Moment. I have had the 

pleasure of working with some amazing clients with adorable ideas and I have 

been very excited to finally showcase some of my favorites!

Happy Holidays to you! xoxo

Graffiti Triangle

Not sure how I feel about this Graffiti on the wall. 

But I really love this couple's reaction to it. 

Tis the Season: Don't Delay

'Tis the Season around here for Holiday Greetings and Custom FUN. 

It is my favorite time of year at Meant for a Moment, with lots of creative clients and 

adorable projects. The deadline for Custom Christmas work is December 5th to 

ensure a Christmas delivery so don't delay! Email me for details {!} 

meant4amoment@gmail.com

With that said, I apologize for the lack of post in the upcoming week. 

This is my busiest time of year and though I would love to post through the season, 

I am prioritizing my Holiday Projects to ensure they are completed in a timely manner. 

Thanks for your patience, 

I am looking forward to showing you all this seasons Holiday Work!

xox

Tara

ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION: Woulter Tulp

This week's ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION post features the charismatic work 

of Woulter Tulp. He is a character artist extraordinare! As you can clearly see 

with those cute little lambs. He has a book entitled "Character Sketches" that 

showcases his beautiful creativity and all the stories he has to tell thru the eyes 

of his sweet and sassy characters. 

Thank you for the inspiration Woulter!

TYPOGRAPHY FRIDAY: Just Sayin'

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The Black and White Photography of Wayne Levin

I love the beautiful photography of Wayne Levin. To me, each photo a moment in 

time where Art and Adventure collide and create something totally timeless. 

Happy Friday to you my Friends. I hope your weekend is timeless. 

ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION: Katherine Black

A root canal left me out of commission yesterday, so I am posting this week's 

Illustration Inspiration a day late. But Katherine Black is sure to impress! Katherine

 has worked for Disney and American Greetings. She is one of eleven siblings! And

 I absolutely love her sister series shown here in the last two images. 

Thanks for the Inspiration Katherine!

TYPOGRAPHY FRIDAY: Spread the Love

Nothing like big chunky letters with a big chunky message. 

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Creative Christmas Wrapping

Tis the Season... it is springing up so fast on us. I feel like just yesterday we were 

sweating our butts off in the hot summer sun. But, this is one of my favorite times of the

year. I love decorating the house and spending time thinking up the perfect gift... And 

than we get to wrap the gift, which is yet another creative outlet for all of you

creative folks. Here are some simple and cute ideas I found around the web.  

1. Pinterest, 2. Martha Stewart.com, 3. 36th Ave

Bridal Stationary: Illustrated Bouquet

I just recently finished a really fun project. 

I illustrated a bridal bouquet,  and then designed bridal stationary with the bride's 

new name. What a great wedding gift idea!  

Oh to be a Cat on a Wall...

The most adorable wall paper. 

Had to share. 

Via Teaspoon Designs. 

ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION: Molly Idle

This week's illustration inspiration features the incredibly inspiring work of illustrator, 

Molly Idle. Molly uses exclusively colored pencils in her brilliant work and look at the 

beautiful, creamy outcome. There is a subtle texture in her work, which I think adds a 

nice amount of 'jitter' {I think it is nice to have a little jitter in children's books, it 

compliments a child's mind - anything too smooth and formal feels out of place} 

The composition on the T-Rex illustration is fantastic. The tail frames the situation 

wonderfully. And aren't you all ready in love with that adoring little ballerina? 

So many things to love about the art of Molly Idle. 

Thanks for the inspiration Molly! {xo}

Typography Friday

What Graphic Designer doesn't love a good typography Pun? ;)

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Adorable Custom Holiday Gift Idea

The Folks at The Small Object are really on to something here. These custom 

Kinfolk Ornaments allow you to create a custom ornament that looks just like 

you (or someone else). Wouldn't this be a great first christmas gift for newly 

weds? *hint hint* ha. Those little round heads are just too cute. Check them 

out yourself at their Etsy Shop.

A Peek at Some Fall Work

Its been a busy Fall. Thanks for enduring all of my little self promos. 

Here is just another peek at what I have been up too!

All illustrations available for purchase in my Etsy Store {xox}

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! 

Dave and I have plans to stay in and hand out candy - eat some candy - and 

hopefully watch a good movie with a cozy fire. (It's amazing how much halloween 

changes for us each year. No dressing up for us. Cozy nights have my heart now.) 

Anyway, do you have any big plans? Dressing up? Do tell!

Illustration Print will be available at my Etsy Store soon!

Illustration Inspiration: Chris Sanders

Happy Illustration Inspiration Day! Today's feature showcases the amazingly 

creative and super adorable sketches of Chris Sanders. Chris Sanders has worked 

as a story artist on The Rescuers Down Under, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, 

and The Lion King, before he was made head of story on Mulan. And he is the 

creative genius behind, our beloved little monster movie, Lilo and Stitch in which 

he wrote, boarded and directed. Beside's Chris's incredible resume he is an 

impressively skilled artist capable of creating this amazing larger than life 

creatures that can scare you *&@# out of you or melt your heart. xo

I am totally in love with the creative liberties he has taken on the children 

he draws and the monsters he dreams up. 

Thanks for the Inspiration Chris!

Autumn Discovery; Nursery Art

My Favorite Fall Project... available for purchase here.

Illustration Inspiration: Ciaran Duffy

Its Wednesday again! {My Favorite day of the week - because it's Illustration 

Inspiration Day!} Today's Illustration Inspiration Feature is the talented Ciaran 

Duffy.  Ireland based Artist, Ciaran, has illustrated books for Harper Collins and 

Lady Bird. And I have fallen head over heels for her Bear sketches. Doesn't 

that bear look so cuddly and dopey. 

Thanks for the Inpiration Ciaran!

New M4aM Totes {!}

Are you as excited as I am about these new Meant for a Moment Totes now 

available on Society 6?!

Father, Daughter

A personal piece from Eric Zettlemoyer, I had to share because it was just to darn adorable. 

 Aren't Dads great? {xox}

{I really love the long spindly legs here}

ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION: Erwin Madrid

Its ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION Day! My favorite day of the week!

This week's feature is are amazing beautiful and skillfully composed illustrations 

of Erwin Madrid. He has worked with Dreamworks studio on Shrek 2 and has 

done continued work in the Shrek and Madagascar franchise. His work stands out 

for obvious reasons. But, I am personally drawn to it for its beautiful perspective. 

He sets the viewer up for an adventure every time they partake in one of his peices. 

The Red Riding Hood sequence is particularly intriguing. The perspective auto-

matically makes you feel like you are stalking prey. And innocent little red riding 

hood is isolated and unsuspecting. I totally love it!

 His work is well thought out and brilliantly captured. 

Thanks for the Inspiration Erwin! xo

Its that time of year...

This is why I love fall. 

Illustration by Ginger Haze

To Melt your Heart

Special Day on the Calendar

Today, is my Paw Paw's birthday. He is one of my favorite men in the world. 

That's all. I miss him and love him.

Happy Birthday PawPaw. 

TYPOGRAPHY FRIDAY: Oh Dier Living

Wow {!} I can't believe it is Friday already. Doesn't it seem like the older you get the 

more time speeds up? Anyway, Happy Typography Friday! Today I am featuring the 

Etsy Shop of Oh Dier Living. Because, I have been doting on their wooden signage for 

months now, and its about time I share the love. 

I really like the idea of words on a wall. 

And Oh Dier Living has gotten really creative by adding some punchy (sometimes 

snarky) phrases to their collection and I really love it! They even have a custom listing 

where you can have your name or favorite curse word ;) created to hang. FUN!

Happy Friday Everyone! xox

Pixie Ring Box

These adorable ring boxes from Oh Dier Living's Etsy shop caught me eye this morning 

and I had to share. Aren't they so cute and delicate?

Tadaocern {Hysterical}

Is this cracking anyone else up? 

Tadaocern left his job as an Architect in 2010 to follow his dream and become a photographer. 

He now fills his time traveling for personal projects and commisions. This collection is a 

small sample of his hysterical Blow Job Series. Please do yourself a favor and visit his 

site and watch the video {!} It will make your day!

ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION: Charles Santoso

This week's Illustration Inspiration comes from Australian concept artist and 

Illustrator, Charles Santoso. I was originally drawn to his 'Into the Wonderland 

of Books' Series. His whimsical style and great color play was an immediate 

sell for me. Than upon deeper investigation, Charles's sketches were my favorite 

among his vast and beautiful works. I really adored the fishing boy and all 

of the "Spunk" in the drawings. Thanks for the Inspiration Charles. 

TYPOGRAPHY FRIDAY: In celebration of KISSING

This weekend I am celebrating the wedding of one of my very best friends!

So it seemed only fitting that today's TYPOGRAPHY FRIDAY post be of 

Denis Carrier's giant smooch! I love this piece, for so many reasons. I love 

the color red, the blush on one of the S's cheeks and I love that together the S's 

form a heart. Its all so simple and perfect.

I hope you all have a wonderful fall weekend filled with 

romance and festivities!

From this day on...

and I melt.

ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION: Rebecca Mock

This week's illustration inspiration features the colorful illustrations of Rebecca 

Mock. Her realistic and stylized pieces exhibit expert compositions that I 

L-O-V-E.  Please Enjoy. Thank you Rebecca for the Inspiration.

First Rate...

Well Said. 

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Meant for a Moment: Children's Art

Now Available on ETSY

TYPOGRAPHY FRIDAY: Darren Booth

Today's typography Friday post features the super hip art of Darren Booth. 

If you recognize his style, its probably because he has created art for every 

magazine you can thing of! My favorite part of his work is the color! My eye is 

instantly drawn to the complimentary shades of color that he throws together in 

each phrase creating a unified and beautiful composition.

What do you think?

Custom Illustrated Family Portraits {My Fav!)

I had so much fun working with this Creative family in this custom illustrated portrait. 

My favorite detail is the wooden sword. {xox} 

Fall Wedding Invitations {xox}

I am looking forward to the fall wedding of one of my best friends in just two 

weeks! Here is a peek at the festive invitations I made for her and her 

hubby to be.  

ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION: Priscilla Wong

This week's Illustration Inspiration comes from the talented Priscilla Wong. And oh 

how talented she is. I really adore her work because of the interest she creates with 

her perspective and use of composition. I am actually emotionally moved looking 

at some of these sequences. She presents such beautiful isolation and solitude in her 

compositions that I feel it instantly. And the light in those trees is just perfection. 

Thanks for the Inspiration Priscilla. xox

Some Fall Flavored Eye Candy

LOVE these bags... from HelloVioleta

ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION: Christophe Lourdelet

Character Design and Story Boarding are a specialty of this weeks illustration inspiration

 feature artist, Christophe Lourdelet. I love the playful soft lines of his characters and how

 each has their own personal touch *the albino pirate = so funny. And that dudes hair 

in the middle make him stand out much stronger than any old skinny guy. Christophe's

 attention to detail is clear as he develops his characters, its like you love them before you

 ever meet them.

Grey Likes Weddings + M4aM

Check Meant for a Moment out at Grey Likes Weddings {!} 

Grey Likes Weddings is a beautiful site that highlights creative wedding vendors.

TYPOGRAPHY FRIDAY: Michael Paul Young

This weeks Typography Friday Inspiration comes from Michael Paul Young. 

Because it just makes sense... 

Happy Friday

I was just reminiscing about my drill Sargent of a drawing teacher who taught us 

perspective and how to relax your hand while drawing. I did not enjoy the class while 

I was taking it, because of his harsh grading and redundant homework, but that class 

taught me and my hand so much. In fact we practiced this exercise many times, with 

both our hands and face... Just a quick trip down memory lane for me, and a beautiful 

image for you. xox Happy Friday. 

I wear my heart on my Pillow

Wendy Polish = So Adorable