It's getting close to that holiday that makes every Egg Artist's heart go pitter patter.... Easter. Now that's not to say that egg decorating is only for Easter... oh no - it's an all year round passion that includes conventions, shows, clubs and even an international guild. That's right folks - Egg Art is EVERYWHERE!!!
What
can you do with an egg? (you ask innocently) Anything you want - it
just takes a bit of imagination. There's the traditional egg
decorations like Pysanky; incredible jeweled eggs inspired by Fabrege;
carved eggs; beaded eggs; jeweled eggs; dyed eggs; painted eggs; eggs
that are open with dioramas inside (like the old sugar eggs); eggs that
are made into jewel boxes; you name it - you can do it to an egg.
Even Steampunk
is making it's way into the egg art world. Diane and I are having a
back and forth exploration of the world of steampunk - as many of you
have noticed. This is my latest try. I elaborated on it a bit, as
Steampunk to the artists of the Guild (of which I am now 2nd Vice
President and Newsletter editor!) and the rest of the world can mean 2
different things. I toned down a bit, added a little bling bling
(because everyone loves some sparkly) and came up with this ornament
just in time for the holiday. (warning- obnoxious self promotion
occurring now) They will soon be on my Etsy and Store Envy sites - links
on this page - along with all my other springtime creations available
for quick
sale now in time for Easter! (phwww that's over with - on to the rest
of the article!).
From
Ostridge to Finch and everything in between, eggs are everywhere. The
White House receives one from every state, created by artists across the
country, and holds a ceremony where they are put on display just in
time for Easter. So.. what does my house look like right about now?
You REALLY don't want to know - but I can show you the display on my
desk!
So
- what are you doing with your eggs for Easter. By the way - you can
make a really great custard with all the innerds after blowing out all
those eggshells!
by Dani
