Honored again with a new treasury

I studied graphic and Fashion Design in Argentina.Painting and designing is a true passion for me. I owe this to my Father, whose love for life,art and the needed inspired much of what I am today as an artist,person and believer.






In my designs I try to display awesome moments in life, colorful places, creatures and most of all things that inspire me to live and let live a better life. Seven years ago, I came to this wonderful country to work for a fashion designer.She was having very good and ambitious projects until September 11, when she decided to close her business and went back to Domenican Republic. But even with the bad situation ,momentarily, I started painting on jeans at her request with pictures remembering the Twin Towers and the World Trade Center and all who died and gave their lives there. It was a very ambiguous moment. With Clara Victoria, I worked in many artistic mediums and designed her collection for the Montreal Runway, but none activity have satisfied me more than painting on fabrics and canvas.

I started with different materials but I fell in love with jeans (denim , actually, a very loyal fabric). My work is defined by color,shine,glitters and fashion styles. I am constantly inspired by the graphic elements in nature and icons in every new design.
When I met Linda from the masterpiece Gallery of Boca Raton she told me try on canvas, and it worked amazingly!!

You can find me at etsy teams too: I'm a proud member of the FDLteam, MAG:Miami Artisan Guild, Etsyfest team and Hollywood Craft Mafia.On Indiepublic member of Poshmama,Land of etsy,Kawaii,I am a mom hear me roar,Craftymama and How do I get myself out there.My work is displayed at:Orkut.comFlickr:4f's groupTalentdatabase.comRedbubbleSmidge Canada dawanda Europe.


How to:First I choose the image who comes to my mind, maybe from nature, like birds or cities, or memories or maybe from any fashion event that I see. After this I translate this images to paper called "boceto" meaning the idea made real, but only in a simple graphic. Then I start developing my idea on canvas or jeans,and it follows the fabric paint with the glitters.Every painting has between 3 to 5 coats to create the colors I'm looking for. If needed I add glitters at the end and then a clear coat to keep it safe.Fabric paints can't be removed so ...I have to be super careful.Every artisitc piece is original. No copies.All unique even when they seems similar.






Connections:I love to send feedbacks and I love getting them! IN SINTESIS *Fashion Designer since 1992*Worked for trade marks and fashion brands in Argentina and United States*Sketched runways and events*Hand Painted art work on denim ( a very loyal fabric) and canvas are my favorites*Clothing ,shoes and accesories *Blessed in all for the LORD

Earth day is here...

Tribal and earthy for the end of summer

New Hand Painted and Silk Screen Printed Designs.

Check out my new collection. Justed created one of a kind dresses,t-shirts,tunics and more in this Peacock Painted Style in clothes 60%cotton and 40%modal.Super nice fit and stretchy for your awesome curves.

The peacock silk screened and hand painted on this wonderful tee.Everyone it's different. I paint them one by one. I don't repeat colors in the details: feathers,body,tail even the gold crown.In this lenght you can wear it as a dress,tunic with leggins or not, or just a stunning t-shirt. The v-neck makes it different and so in style. The short sleeves are not that short ( they go down very close to the elbow) Express Brand New items.

Jennifer sees the light!

Jennifer from MaidenShade takes the act of covering bare bulbs just a "shade above" what the rest have to offer. I met her not long ago at the Island Fest Show in Tampa and from the start she iluminated the day. Her personality and the way she handles her business made me feel like I knew her very closely when in reality that was our first encounter.

MaidenShade is artistically handcrafted lights - lamps, nightlights, and lampshades - featuring unique designer fabrics and high-end trims. Choices range from everyday, holiday, religious, and nursery/child themed lamps, nightlights, and lampshades, to special requests including coordinating items like light switch covers, tissue box covers, wastebaskets, pillows, and curtains.

Her web site contains lots of new products made for different ocassions and situations like: Everyday,Nursery,Child,Holiday,Custom orders,Religious and much more!

Check her wonderful creations at http://www.maidenshade.com/

Finally I took the liberty to copy this phrase from her web site that says a lot about her:

“Don’t live with that treasure God deposited in you undiscovered, and don’t die with the treasure still in you. Give birth to the dreams and desires that God has placed in your heart.” --Joel Osteen

Oh My Cavalli

For Fall 2008, the most wanted drink on the block will undoubtedly be Coke Light in bottles designed by Cavalli. The limited run of 300,000 bottles will be destributed exclusively in Italy from September through December. They are seductive and feminine, in typical Cavalli style and will surely become collectables.

The Coca-Cola light bottle is said to appeal to women with a strong personality, who is extroverted, modern and like to experiment; women who love beauty, design, art and culture.

I'm a proud member of Posh Mama

Do you know Posh Mama and Poshtidbits Magazine? I'm a member since a few months ago and I enjoy it very much all the comments and advice received from this online magazine and group. Posh Mama Online Magazine and Social Network is a positive and upbeat community made up of women from around the world. You will feel immediately welcomed as it is the sweetest spot on the 'net. Come hang out, network and make some great friends at www.poshmama.com.

I'm honored with the etsy treasuries.

The treasuries had been made by artist and crafters fron the FDLteam: Fashion,Design and Lifestyle. Enjoy, click and comment.

I've been featured at the etsyfest team blog!

http://etsyfest.blogspot.com/2008/07/meet-nora-karen.html

Matching earrings?

This is my newest creation.Wire earrings matching your clothes,shoes,purse or whatever you want!.Take a look and send me your request.You won't be dissapointed. I love custom orders!

Aly's Creation Feather based

Aly Hymel finished her necklace.She is a wonderful artist who displays her crafty imagination on crochet necklaces. Last week she requested some hand painted peacock feathers from me to create new additions to her shop. When she finished it she wrote me back an e-mail saying this: it was great to work with your art, look what I did !! Thanks for sharing your art with me, thanks for inspiring me to create this piece and thanks for being FDL team member!!!

and she added:
One of the trends this year has been feathers, they have inspired me to create several pieces of jewelry, but using what I love, crochet!
When I saw Nora's art I had this idea in my mind that somehow I could combine my crochet with her art , peacock is such a beautiful bird and it means so many great things in different cultures around the world, that reading about it, just made my imagination fly... after feeling the inspiration, this one is the is the result....!

Thanks Aly for all the compliments and I wish you all the best luck and sales with your new merchandise....And with all of you, wonderful bloggers, I share her inspiration and creativity
Cheers
Nora
www.norakaren.etsy.com