Friday, February 24

Small Art Big Love - Found On A Friday

"Jake The Tortoise" Hand Sewn Brooch, Felt Badge, Tortoise Pin by Jess Quinn.
 Sometimes in my travels I stumble upon something that is so many wonderful things in one shop that I can't decide upon which day of the week to feature it. That is why I am thankful for Fridays, where anything goes here on the Fab.  When I cam across the Etsy Shop of Jess Quinn, I knew the only place to do her amazing stash justice was to place it in a Friday feature.  Simply called Small Art, Jess's shop is full of the most fabulous items, from paper goods, cloth dolls, clay creations, felt accessories, original oil paintings, and so much more. If this is Quinn's idea of 'small', I can't imagine what she considers to be 'large'. With almost 150 items in her Etsy Shop, I would say there is nothing small about the work of Jess Quinn at all.

The Woodsman - Art Doll, Soft Sculpture by Jess Quinn.
Alphabet Fairy - Wood Art Doll - Beatrice by Jess Quinn.
"Higgety Pop" Vintage Altered Art Doll by Jess Quinn.
What is really special about Jess's Shop is the way she presents her fabulous items.  The photos are precious and engaging, and they make you want to look closer.  She will create a whole tableau of items around her dolls, brooches, and other items, often using dollhouse furniture or toys that not only add a sense of playful whimsy, but also indicate the scale of items for sale. 

Easter Bunny Hair Band/Fascinator - Pink Felt Bunny Rabbit by Jess Quinn.
Spring Bib Necklace, Fabric Pink Clown - Blue Pom Poms - Embroidered Textile by Jess Quinn.
Little Indian Head Dress, Dressing Up, Head Band - Native American by Jess Quinn.

The little [ and big ] pops of colour against a white background are perfectly styled. Her accessories are often worn by adorable kiddies with naturally silly smiles or honest pouts, and her paper goods and artwork are presented in the perfect lighting to make them appear as magical as you know that they are.

"Isabelle" Girl In A Yellow Dress - Illustrated Greeting Card by Jess Quinn.
"Girl With Apples" Illustrated Greeting Card, Printed Drawing, Black & White by Jess Quinn.
"Knitting Queen" Illustrated Greetings Card, Printed Drawing by Jess Quinn.
Items in Jess Quinn's shop range in price from less than $2.00 USD to just over $200.00 USD. That means there is something  for every budget and every taste.  Shipping from Bristol, England in the UK, shipping cost are excessively reasonable. The cards are frame-able art, the dolls enchanting, the brooches would make brilliant gifts, and the accessories are instant one-of-a-kind treasures.

"Bitsy Boo" Fabric Art Doll, Red Felt, Little Girl, Linen Cloth Doll by Jess Quinn.
"Miko & Molly" Hanging Fabric Decoration, Printed Cotton Sweethearts, Vintage Silk by Jess Quinn.
Cloth Art Doll, Soft Sculpture, Textile, Square Clown Blue by Jess Quinn.

Jess takes great care when describing her items, often including little anecdotes about their inspirations, the materials used, and the dimension of the items.  All essential information when you are buying handmade goods online. I have to commend her on her presentation style, her shop feels intimate and you get the distinct impression that you are getting a peek 'behind the curtain'.

"Miss Bird" Clay Brooch, Circus Pin - Hand Painted Small Sculpture by Jess Quinn.
Clown Art Doll, Clay - Textile, Felt Fabric, Hand Painted by Jess Quinn.
Clay Brooch, Wearable Art, Hand Painted Pin - Green, Lettuce by Jess Quinn.

Jess has divided her shop into specific categories of items, so I decided to present a few of examples of her work that reside under each category heading so you can get a good idea of the range of whimsical items she offers.  As always, I showcase items that tend to appeal to my taste, but there is so much more to be discovered in Jess's Small Art shop. Jess herself calls her items Unique Artworks and Original Gifts, I would stress the unique, I haven't seen anything quite so fantastically outside of the box in my recent travels.

"Clown Miko" Felt Brooch, Pillow Pin Portrait, Wearable Art by Jess Quinn.
"Bunnyhoot" Small Art Doll, Purple Felt Brooch, Plush Forest Creature by Jess Quinn.
"Matilda Mouse" Felt Brooch - White Mouse Bow Tie Pin, Printed Drawing by Jess Quinn.
You really must take a closer look at the work of this Art School graduate and mother of three, who says she comes from a family of 'makers'. I rather like that statement, I can identify with it completely. For more information on her captivating work, you can also swing by her Blog and check out what Jess is currently up to. You might also like to know that Jess is offering a "Free Shipping" code until March 11th, 2012 and that currently she is having a small Spring Clean Sale on selected items in her shop, as if you needed more reason to head over and check it out. It may be Small Art, but I have big love for it. [In particular, that "Jake The Tortoise" Brooch at the top of the post, how incredibly sweet it is!]

Small Oil Painting on Canvas, "Sisters" by Jess Quinn.
"Infanta Margarita in Moonlight", Small Oil Painting on Canvas by Jess Quinn.
"Mary" Small Oil Painting on Canvas by Jess Quinn.

Links:
Small Art - Etsy Shop
Jess Quinn's Etsy Profile
Jess Quinn's Blog

"Tom & Nancy" Wooden Art Dolls, Hand Painted by Jess Quinn.
"Lulu" Wooden Brooch, Wearable Art - Hand Painted Pin by Jess Quinn.
"Eric" Wooden Badge, Hand Painted Pin - Wearable Art by Jess Quinn.
Note: All Designs and Images are the Intellectual Property and Copyright of Jessica Quinn and QUINN. No infringement is intended. Please contact Jess Quinn directly with inquiries about her work. Follow the links provided under each image in this post  for further information about the items featured in the post, including price, payment options, availability, and shipping information. 

2 comments:

  1. Ketsy
    This is such a lovely write up on my shop, thank you so much and have a lovely weekend:)

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  2. What amazing art work! So interesting!

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