Tuesday, November 16, 2010

I ate the still life!

Here are the new "Late Harvest" designs~ But first a little tale of how these almost did not come to be~~~ 


A week and-a-half ago I bought 5 brilliantly orange persimmons to draw from for my new card designs. One by one I ate them ALL (5!) ((sometimes 2 in one day)) before I had a chance to sit myself down and draw them. By the time it was my designated art-making day (Sunday) I had no persimmons~ So I drove out to beautiful Pt. Reyes Station and bought 3 more (and managed to draw them before they disappeared! :-)


And without further ado~
Here they are!
Fig Leaf Still Life
Pomegranate Emblem
Pomegranate Cupcake
Persimmon Cupcake
Cards are $6 each or any four for $20. To order, send me an email @ dreamspeakdesign@gmail.com. Cards will be available at Good Earth Natural Foods on Friday, November 20th. Holiday-themed cards and gifts coming soon! (Including framed prints)

Wishing you a season of magic, awe, & gratitude!
~Tenaya






Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Jack the Cat 'O' Lantern~ Six New Card Designs

~~~As autumn leaves began to fall~~~
Whirling Leaves
~~~And owls hooted forth their call~~~
Twilight Barn Owls on Bolinas Ridge
~~~I received a visit from a mischievous little cat,
~~~~A black cat,
~~~~~Jack the cat!
~~~Who inspired these cards~~~
Jack the Cat 'O' Lantern
Magic Pumpkin Cupcake
Gingko Leaf Cupcake

~~~And~~~~
Jack the Cat Takes a Ride 
Cards are $6 each or 4 for $20~ To order send me an email @ dreamspeakdesign@gmail.com Available at Good Earth 10/18/10.
Happy Halloween!
Circa 1985 




Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Autumn drifting in~~~

Autumn cards are blowing in~ Candles are lit~ Dreamy-haunting music playing~


Keep an eye out for a pair of owls, gingko leaf cupcakes, and a few surprises! 


Here is a sneak peek of the Autumn color palette~~~
Pumpkin, vine, dusky purple, gingko yellow, tawny owl, russet apple & reed

Be back soon!




Wednesday, July 28, 2010

6 New Designs for Summer

Here are 6 new card designs for summer~ For this collection I experimented with some new textures & making my own paper by scanning different objects, including a flat basket from my favorite store, Summerhouse. The russet fabric used for the red-tailed hawk is book-binding fabric from my aunt Georgia. (Thanks!) 

Two new cupcakes designs are fresh out of the oven and perfect to celebrate a dear one's birthday! Flavors include lemongrass and red velvet, inspired by my favorite blog, Cakies.

Cards are $6 each or any four cards for $20 (save $4!). To order, send me an email. Available at Good Earth in Fairfax on Friday, July 30th. 

Red-tailed Hawk Over Mt. Baldy
Inspired by the golden summer hills in California


Silver Fish 
My little friend who finds treasures in the deep


Red Velvet Cupcake
Oh...yum! :-)


Lemongrass Cupcake
Swirls of sophisticated sweetness


For Yemanja
The Brazilian goddess of the sea

Paisley Power
History of Paisley here on Design*Sponge

Happy Summer!



Saturday, June 5, 2010

{{{Sneak Peek}}}

Summer Color Palette~
russet, loam, art deco aqua, zephyr, sirocco sea, fiber,reed
New card designs coming soon!

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Mother's Day Cards are Available!

I'm excited to announce that Dream Speak Design Mother's Day cards are done and ready to go out into the world! Celebrate your mama with a cheerful hand-painted card. 
My sweet mama is coming to visit from Virginia for Mother's Day~ Yeah!
For those of you in the Bay Area, I want to invite you to an event I am having with a friend  who makes the most delicious artisan chocolates~ Her specialty is lavender-infused caramel~mmm~ 
Treat your mom (or yourself) to something sweet at our 
Mother's Day Gift Boutique~

Wishing you a warm and wonderful Spring!
To order cards send me a message at dreamspeakdesign(at)gmail(dot)com
P.S. Scroll down for other spring-themed cards that are great for Mother's Day or any occasion~ All cards are blank inside.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

It's Here! The Dream Speak Design Spring Collection is Now Available~

Sunflower With Honey Bees


~~~This afternoon I was showered with fluttering white blossoms as I stood on the street, mesmerized by the sweet touch of petals~~~


Celebrate the blooming season with a card for Mother's Day, Easter, a spring birthday, or any special occasion~ 
Cherry Blossom Cupcake


Each card is hand-painted with metallic gold ink and mounted on 100% recycled card stock. Cards measure 5"x5". Square envelopes require extra postage. Cards are blank inside.
Eggs in Nest


To order, please send me an email at dreamspeakdesign(at)gmail(dot)com
Include the names of the cards you want and the quantity of each. Cards are $6 each + $2 shipping and handling for each order. I'll need your postal address and phone number. If you live in Marin, we can meet in person if you wish. 
Dutch Chocolate Cupcake




I accept cash or check.
A Rose for Our Mother


I will send a confirmation email as soon as I receive your order. Orders ship in 7-10 business days *after I receive your payment*.
Honey Bee on Pollen Trail

Lotus Bloom

Spiral Egg

Lavender Cupcake

Each card is an original hand-painted design that I create using hand-cut paper. I apply metallic gold ink and white gouache, then scan and print the design. I then re-apply metallic gold ink individually to each card for extra luster.
Honey Bee Cupcake
Lavender Egg

Dutch Chocolate Bun Bun
There you have it! Thanks for visiting~ Please let me know what you think~ 

Wishing you a blessed spring~
















Sunday, March 14, 2010

How It's Done~

I'm busy putting the finishing touches on the Dream Speak Design Spring 2010 card collection~ Here's a behind-the-scenes peek at how I create each handmade card using cut paper, metallic ink, and white gouache.


First things first~ A pot of jasmine green tea to get the creative juices flowing~



 Set the incense burning~



Some fresh flowers~



And I'm ready to go!

Step 1: Choose color palette


Step 2: Create templates



Step 3: Trace templates onto colored paper



Step 4: Apply paint 


Step 5: Cut paper and paste together


Done!

This Thursday I will be releasing the full collection of twelve cards and will have my online shop up and running~ Be sure to check back! 

Have a great week!










Sunday, March 7, 2010

Welcome to my new website!

Greetings! 
Thanks for coming to visit my new website/blog. I'm busy producing my Spring 2010 collection of handmade cards, which will include Easter, Mother's Day, birthday, and spring-themed greeting cards. Over the next week I will be posting photos of the design and production process, and on Thursday, March 18th I will have the finished products to show you.




An online shop is in the works and will be up and running by the 18th. 


Please be sure to come by again and leave a comment if you like! If you are on Facebook you can become a fan of Dream Speak Design here.



Happy Spring!