Q: What was your favorite children's book?
A: Well, I can think of a few....
wow... even just thinking about these books makes me feel so warm inside.
happy thoughts.
Q: tend to notice people's clothing... and I love your funky style. Do
you have any favorite designers? Or, in the spirit of every great
fashion mag, do you have any pics/ suggestions for **Elsie's Spring/
Summer Must-Haves**?
A: ooooooh. i like this one.
My all time favorite designer is Betsey Johnson!
sigh.... she makes *so* many pretty things.
and her home is SO pink and lovely...
hmmmm... Spring *must haves*. I don't know if anyone else would even like this stuff, but this is what I am really into at the moment...
vintage sunglasses... i got these from etsy.
the whole nautical thing...
(these are also from etsy.)
denim dresses... especially thrift store ones....
she has the grrrr*eatest style... adorable!
cowboy boots...
unusually big hair...
shorts
(i love this girl's wardrobe diary. )
Q: Hi Elsie,Do you have any advise for a 14 year old girl who has a
passion for drawing and goes everywhere with her sketchbook? She hopes
to make art her career some day.
A: This is so wonderful!
I think the best thing you can do (at any age) is to give yourself *full* freedom to express new ideas and explore different styles and techniques as much as possible. Over the years I have gone through so many stages with my art... there were years of drawing comics, making my own clothes, redecorating my bedroom with a tent and clouds, writing stories, poetry, photography, building catholic inspired shrines, art journals ect..... each stage has proved to be helpful to my growth in some way. I think it is really important to nurture and develop your creative mind through whatever form you currently desire to. there should be freedom to change, grow and make lots of mistakes.
The most important piece of advise I would give to anyone hoping to make a career in art is that it takes an extreme amount of hard work and determination. You absolutely have to believe in what you do. You have to be patient. You have to work long hours. You have to continually find ways to stay fresh and inspired. It's tricky when what you love becomes your career... it's a dream, but it can also be very dangerous. I've found that it really helps me to have lots and lots of side projects going on that are "just for fun", these help me to stay inspired, develop new skills and protect my creative spirit.
Q: What three-colour combination would best represent your mood today?
A:
Q: do you have any tattoos?
A: Yep. :D
Q: Do you still like Gwen Stefani?
A:
of course. :) how could i not?
Q: Do you have a steady boyfriend?
A: mhmmmm...
Q: hi elsie! do you watch any tv shows?
A: Nope... somethings gotta give, you know? Only so many hours in the day... ;)
Q: You all looked so immaculate in the Red Velvet photoshoot, my question
is; do you do your own hair and make-up? What products do you like to
use?
A: Well, that was sweet! Here is the "secret weapon" for ridiculous hair...
Q: Love your blog, you are so inspiring, Just wondering if you still have Cocoa?
A: she lives with T.J. now. Of course, I miss her *so* much. But it's ok. My mom and my sister have pugs too, so I still get my weekly "pug love".
Q: ok...i bet you'd know where to get a great fun, big bag to carry a bit of everything in? (i'm tired of boring diaper bags:)
A: actually, i just saw this bag today at Urban Outfitters. I thought it was great.
i'm not a mom yet, but in my humble opinion, Oilily makes the cutest diaper bags everrrr!
Q: i'm so glad you decided to do another one of these...i have been dying
to ask you about one picture i saw once. i think it used to be on your
fridge. the one freeze motion of the girl jumping over the haystack. i
want it, i need it.
A: That photo was taken by my lovely friend, Candice.
Q: What kind of paint are you using (on skin) in your photographs?
A: Acrylic paint... it's SO much fun!
Q: Are you a Christian?
A: Yes, I am.
The truth is that I have more questions than answers and I have a *lot* to learn... that's all I can say about that. :)
Q: If you could steal a celebrity's wardrobe, who's would it be?
A:Hmmm. I think Maggie Gyllenhaal has really cute style...
(or maybe i just really want that dress...it's so pretty!)
Ok. I don't have a good answer for that question.
Last one....
Q: this is more of a fun challenge than a question:
go "dress up" (clothes, hair, make-up . . . the works) as if you are
from the 1940's or 50's (you choose) and then take some pics.
(and of course, share them! :)
A: Who could resist?
Well, I hope you all had a lovely NSD! I had fun answering these questions. If i didn't get to your question, I am sorry... maybe next time?
I better get some sleep because tomorrow is ArtsFest!
Loveloveand loooove. elsie
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Q: hi elsie!
my question for you is this:
what is your favorite product that you design for your love, elsie lines? i love your paper :)
thanks for keeping such an inspirational blog!
A: Thank *you*!
There are a few products that I especially love working on... Paper is fun. These are a few of my favorites from the new *Forrest* collection...
I love making gel stickers too. The Love, Elsie gel stickers feel (to me) like mini collages. They are really fun to create!The other product that I always can't waaaait to see the finished version of are the soft charms. Something about these little rubber stickers just melts my heart...
Q: How many hours a day do you spend on crafting? (painting, photos, photo editing, scrapping, designing of new lines?) I am always wondering how you do it all- but I guess that is your "day job".
A: Yep. Well, I usually wake with something on my mind (either a deadline that I need to focus on or a new concept that I am anxious to work on...) so I will work for a few hours on that. In the afternoon I run errands and have lunch with my boyfriend. Then I work alone for a few hours (i like to work both alone and with people...must have both!). In the evenings I either work at home with Vanessa or if i am doing something portable I sometimes go to Jeremy's studio and work with him while he is recording. I *love* staying up late to create as well. Honestly, there aren't a lot of other things that occupy my time. It's busy, but it's also really really simple.
So...it probably sounds excessive to some people, but it really works for me. I guess that is the blessing and the curse of really truly loving something. It really helps that the people I am closest to love to work also and we can do it together! :D
Q: Hi Elsie - Id love to know what your favourite colour to wear is, and which are your fave pair of shoes that you own and why?! thank you!
A: my favorite color to wear (surprise!) is actually black...
and my favorite shoes are probably my cowboy boots or blue polka dot wedge heels.
Q: Favorite actor/actress
A: easy....
Q: When you have kids, what kinds of things will you do to encourage them to be artistic and creative?
A: I guess I imagine simple things, things that my mom and grandma did with us. Building forts, taking long walks, painting, playing dress up, watching Peter Pan and baking together. My mom encouraged my sister and brother and I during some of the most random artistic obsessions... she was really supportive of what we were into even if it wasn't something that she was really that excited about. I just remember feeling really nurtured and having a *lot* of free time. It's wonderful thinking about those memories with my family and it's exciting to imagine making memories like that with children on my own someday. very exciting!
Q: What was ONCE important to you but is not now?
A: Long term plans.
I used to have the next twenty years on my life mapped out in my mind. I guess that as life has changed I've learned that these plans really aren't as helpful as I once thought. Now I am just enjoying one thing at a time. I still have goals, but not as many plans... :)
Q: Is there anything that is art related or creative that you've wanted to try or learn to do but haven't yet done so? If so, what is it?
A: Oh my gosh, yes! I don't really know how to sew, and I love the quilts that rachel makes... i have never done a wall mural and i would love to be involved in a film project someday, in some way. so much much much....
Q: How did you first meet Mr. Larson?
A: We have a few close mutual friends. One of them was sort of trying to get us to hang out. We didn't really know each other, but one night he invited me to come work at his studio with him and it was just really nice. Our first "date" (which didn't really feel like a date at the time) was watching Juno. It was my second time to see it, but i didn't mind... :)
Q: When you posted the preview of your Neverland painting series, there was one that looked like a map of Neverland. Will the series in your Etsy store be expanded? I've been keeping an eye out for that particular print but haven't seen it yet.
A: Well, yes! :) I am doing a shop update tomorrow (Wednesday) at midnight.... that painting will be available as a print now, as well as many other new additions!
Here is a **sneak peek** of what is coming in my shop update tomorrow....
i've recently become fascinated with painting underwear. :D
and a new print set i've been working on.....
More coming soon....
xxooo. e