Tumble Fish Studio: 2011

Nov 30, 2011

New paper kits and drawing winner!

I'm late, I'm late, I'm late! I'm so late to post the winner of the drawing I was going to announce on Monday and I'm so sorry. No excuse but my normal running amuck (which by the way I just learned you can spell either amok or amuck). Trying to balance work with the Holidays and recent family events and I'm kinda all over the place.

So first, here are two new kits released today . . . two variations of papers I saved from my grandmother, mostly the backs of recipes and papers with words to songs, which were fun to re-read. The same papers were used for both kits. Granny Papers shows the original vintage papers and Illuminated Papers includes the same papers with color added. (sorry, no jpg sheet version of these kits)

Illuminated Papers kit

Granny Papers kit

Drawing Winner!
I kinda snuck the last drawing in at the end of a post so we didn't have that many entries. I did really appreciate reading the thoughtful comments left though - it prompted me add to my list of things to be thankful for myself. Since we didn't have a ton, I just did a quick paper draw to find our winner . . . who is . . .

Laure Janus of Chaos and Art blog!
Congratulations Laure! I'll be emailing you your $10 coupon!

If you didn't win this time, don't be sad . . . we'll be having several more drawings in December!

Nov 22, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving, Humungous Sale!

Esprit

copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 11/11/11. All rights reserved.
Digital collage. Image credits: most parts from Tumble Fish Studio image kits including Freestyle, Freestyle 2, and Framed. Part of background from private stash and sparkles from Finecrafted Designs.

ThanksGiving . . .
I didn't have time as I had hoped to prepare a special Thanksgiving treat for you. Things have been a little crazy here. We've had some unusual stresses in our family recently and then to top things off, my husband was in the hospital all last weekend after having a mini-stroke or TIA on Friday. He is doing fine, no permanent damage, but a bit of a mortality and reality check for us. My family and I have so many blessings to be thankful for and we are, but I want you to know I am particularly thankful for all of my art, blog, and customer friends. Your support all along my journey has been one of the best, most precious gifts of my life. So, I am thankful for ALL OF YOU! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Anther humungous 40% off sale . . .
Not to be missed, Deviant Scrap is having another giant sale! Most designers, including me, are offering 40% off most kits (excluding new releases). It won't be happening again for quite some time so if you missed the last big sale, here's one more chance to stock up! (picture below linked to my shoppe) I just put all the sale prices up tonight and the sale ends Sunday at midnight.

While you're shopping at Deviant Scrap this weekend, you might be interested in this very special swap we are having . . . a cookie recipe exchange. More details can be found by following the linked picture below, but participants will email me their cookie recipes decorated in whatever tradition or theme they wish. At the end of the swap, participants will be given a special download code to download all of the recipe cards from all the other participants gathered in a handy digital kit. (no mailing necessary)

I know some of you hate seeing it too early, but I've been bitten by the Christmas bug! Actually, I think I've been stifling the urge to Christmas-tize things for about a month now. To show off my new Christmas kits, here are a couple of new pieces . . .

Happy Christmas

copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 11/22/11. All rights reserved.
Digital card. Image credits: everything from Tumble Fish Studio kits at Deviantscrap.com including Merry Merry, Christmas Cheer, and Good Tidings.

Merry Christmas

Good Tidings kit (also available in a printable collage sheet version)

Merry Merry kit (includes both png files and printable collage sheets!)

Prize Drawing!
All you have to do is leave a comment on this post telling me one thing you are thankful for that has to do with creating, and you will be entered into a drawing for a $10 coupon good on any Tumble Fish Studio kits at DeviantScrap. Comments must be left by Sunday, 11/27 at midnight and each person will only be entered once. Winner will be announced Monday, 11/28.

Nov 13, 2011

A post and run . . .

Hope everyone is having a lovely weekend! I've taken time to catch up on chores, see a movie, shop for some new old pictures and papers, and make a little art. I'm just about to go and try to invent/discover a healthy egg roll for dinner . . . . sounds kinda yucky to use ground turkey breast but we're gonna see how it works.

Take the Air

copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 11/11/11. All rights reserved.
Digital collage. Image credits: everything from Tumble Fish Studio image kits including Freestyle, Freestyle 2, and Slightly Sinister.

Phone Friend

copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 11/11/11. All rights reserved.
Digital collage. Image credits: everything from Tumble Fish Studio's image kit, Freestyle 2.

The new kit . . . released earlier than expected! It's came out today in the Tumble Fish Studio shoppe at DeviantScrap.com!

Freestyle 2

Freestyle 2 (printable jpg sheet version)

Prize Winner
The winner of my little kit give-away is Taluula of Taluulas blog and one of the three very popular Three Muses! Congratulations Taluula!

I numbered the entries in order of their appearance and then used the random number generator to pick a number. If you didn't win this time, never fear! There will be oodles of prizes in November and December so keep your eye out for more ways to win!

Nov 8, 2011

My friend, thank you, and a prize

My friend, Nancy . . .
I've shared work with you from time to time that I find inspiring, that I connect to and delight in looking at over and over. It's no secret that I am a huge fan of the Goddess Nancy Baumiller - fan of her, and fan of her work. (Notice that I said Goddess, Nancy!) She has become one of my many close never-met-in-person friends. She and I get each other, we embrace each other, imperfections and all. We boost each other up and cheer each other on. I think it's safe to say, we both feel like we're a high functioning mess, if that makes sense. We're often the peanut gallery in the back having our own version of everyone else's neat and tidy lives.

Not long ago, Nancy made this beautiful journal page and I begged her for it. You can really only beg from people you love . . . not many of us have the guts to beg from just anyone. And, lo and behold, look what showed up in my mail recently . . .

It's Not Surprising Why . . . by Nancy Baumiller

copyright by Nancy Baumiller 2011. All rights reserved.

Enjoy some more work created by Nancy below . . .

(untitled journal page)

copyright by Nancy Baumiller 2011. All rights reserved.

In this blog post, Nancy shares some places she gathers inspiration. Of course, I became an instant fan as well.

Many of you know that Nancy is a designer at DeviantScrap too. Her images remain one of my go to sources when I am making my own work. Though it never turns out this way, I often use Nancy's work as a reference source to a piece when I start out. I find so much inspiration in even the smallest of details in her work. But it's good that my work inevitably turns out to look like I made it and not Nancy. I want her work to remain my inspiration . . . the carrot held out in front on a string to keep me moving forward. You can find Nancy's delicious shoppe of image kits here.

Speaking of inspiration, have you downloaded this month's The Deviant Muse zine? It's free and full of goodies you won't want to miss! Just click on the picture below to get your free copy.

Thank you . . . to all who visited the shoppe during the big 40% off sale last weekend! It was a great success. And *waving you over closer* . . . psst . . . . *whispering* . . . . there's another one coming soon! Yes, November is a great month to stock up on images. You won't want to miss the Black Friday sale November 23-27. More information coming soon!

Prize anyone?
I think it's time for another prize . . . how'd you like a chance to win my next kit for FREE? All you have to do is leave a comment on this post by Saturday, November 12th and you'll be entered to win. The kit will be released in the next 10 days or so, but if you win, you will get my kit before it's released to the public.

Nov 3, 2011

Are you ready for this?

Here is the big news I've been teasing you about . . . .
(wish I had spotlights and trumpets and confetti and all)

40% off nearly all of my kits, except new releases, November 4 - November 6! That means a regularly priced $5 kit is now just $3! This is a great time to stock up!

And that's not all. Almost every designer at DeviantScrap is having a HUGE sale! And, there are games to be played and lots of prizes to win! Check out the Fun & Games thread in the DeviantScrap forum on Friday. You won't want to miss so many chances to win!

This is a game I am hosting . . . all you have to do is Write a Caption and you'll be entered to win. But don't write it here . . . you have to play in the DeviantScrap Forum. The picture below is linked to the game but be sure to check out all the games in the forum.

Oct 30, 2011

Happy Halloween! Prize Winner Announced!

I am so excited! I finally figured out how to sorta kinda make an animated Gif! Like a little kid, I got so excited, I couldn't wait to show you so had to put this in here first thing. I'm sorry for the blurry quality. I had trouble saving it in the large size so had to sacrifice quality and size to keep all of my frames. I'll get better at this! (more at the bottom of this post)

copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 10/30/2011. All rights reserved.
Animation. Image credits: Tumble Fish Studio kits including Male Persuasion, Happy Place, Freestyle, Get Freaky and a new kit yet to be released.

Now with more important business . . .

copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 10/30/2011. All rights reserved.
Digital collage. Image credits include: Tumble Fish Studio kits including Odd Magic, Pumpkin Patch, Etcetera, and Slightly Sinister.

We have a prize winner!
Thank you all for your wonderful comments and for playing along. The person randomly drawn to win the $10 coupon to my shoppe at DeviantScrap.com is . . .

Rebecca Trevino of Obtainium Art

Rebecca, email me and I will send you your coupon and let you in on a little secret that makes this coupon so special. I numbered the comments in order and then used the Random Number Generator. The rest of you will have to wait another day or two to find out what HUMUNGOUS thing is coming later this week! And, I'll show you one more way you could win a $10 coupon!

Flying Free . . .
The theme at DeviantScrap in November is Flying Free, as in freestyle work and any other interpretation you're inspired to imagine. For me it means a surrender to the Muses, an aspiration to take to the wind and enjoy what you find when you land. Pooh on preconceived notions, dare to be off-beat, delight in nonsense, and embrace whimsy!

This is the fist of two Freestyle kits I'll be releasing in November. The previews below are linked to their spots in the shoppe.

Freestyle

Freestyle (jpg version)

Anthem

copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 10/23/2011. All rights reserved.
Digital Collage. Image credits: All from my own private stash and Tumble Fish Studio image kits including Freestyle and My Picks.

Artist Trading Card - Catch Me if You Can

copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 10/12/2011. All rights reserved.
Digital ATC. Image credits: All from my own private stash and Tumble Fish Studio image kits including Freestyle, Divas, and Winged Splendor.

My new fascination . . .
. . . animated GIFs and short videos. You saw my first animated creation at the top. I can't wait to learn more about this! I borrowed these from Juxtapoz:

Oct 28, 2011

Something big this way comes!

Especially for my blog friends . . . just comment this post and you could win a very special prize!

This is an extra special prize because . . .

copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 10/28/2011. All rights reserved.
Digital collage. Image credits: Everything from my own stash or my Tumble Fish Studio image kits including Greg's Anatomy, Divas, Slightly Sinister and a new kit coming soon!

. . . something Oh So Big is coming to Tumble Fish Studio at DeviantScrap.com next week! Most of you will just have to wait to see what HUMUNGOUS thing is coming, but one lucky winner will win my Halloween prize Monday and that prize will come in very timely next week!

Each comment writer will be entered once into the drawing. One winner will be drawn randomly and announced sometime Monday, October 31st. Those wishing to enter must comment this post before the clock strikes midnight on October 30th!

And, that's not all! I have a new kit being released Sunday late or early Monday too! So be sure to come back by Monday and see what it's all about!

This version (below) of the original tease piece above is for my husband . . . because after I did the first one, I just couldn't resist. ♥

Oh So Big . . .

copyright by Marsha Jorgensen10/20/2011. All rights reserved.
Digital collage. Image credits: Everything from my own digital image kits (some being released soon) and private collection except for the sparkles which come from Finecrafted Designs at DeviantScrap.com.

Evening

copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 10/19/2011. All rights reserved.
Digital snapshot. Image credits: everything from my own stash and digital image kits soon to be released except the sparkles which come from Finecrafted Designs at DeviantScrap.com.

It's so fun to be included in this . . . Seth Apter's ongoing The Pulse project. The picture below is linked to Chapter Six!

And lastly . . . . Happy Halloween! That is me on the end, c. 1967 or so . . . some version of Batman - dress, cape and all. A neighbor boy was Huckleberry Hound and my brother was Flash. *sigh* Good times.

Oct 18, 2011

To whom it may concern

. . . thank you for taking the time to make the world a better place. Those little random acts of kindness, the little things you do that no one expects . . . those things DO make a difference in someone's life. Sometimes it turns everything around in a flash . . . it gives hope.

Whatever

copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 10/17/2011. All rights reserved.
Digital journal piece. Images used are from Tumble Fish Studio kits: Slightly Sinister, My Picks, 49 Birds, Divas, Couture Glamour, and Variations. Some images from my own personal stash.

A little thank you, world . . .
a coupon code for 25% off any one order of Tumble Fish Studio items at DeviantScrap.com, including sale items. Good from today, October 18 through Sunday, October 23. Just copy and paste the coupon code below and place it in the space provided when you check out. You can find my shoppe here.

coupon code: ThankYouWorld

Wanna play?
There are some new games and challenges coming to DeviantScrap.com this weekend! Freebies and prizes and lots of spooky fun! Everything starts on the 20th so be sure to visit the Fun & Games and Challenges threads in the DeviantScrap forum here.

Oct 9, 2011

Hello everybody! I've had lots more time to work on my own art lately but still manage to wonder where the time went. You probably do the same.

I've been looking at lots of journal style work lately . . . helping me through a tough phase, trying to connect to my work again. I shared some of Jade Adams work with you recently and look forward to sharing another of my favorite artists with you later this week.

Wasted Wishes

copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 10/3/2011. All rights reserved.
Digital journal piece. Images used come from my own private stash and digital kits including: Greg's Anatomy, Favorite Pieces, Odd Magic, Winged Splendor, My Picks, You're Invited Add On, and a new kit coming soon.

Some People

copyright by Marsha Jorgensen10/4/11. All rights reserved.
Digital journal piece. Images used are from Tumble Fish Studio kits: Slightly Sinister, Winged Splendor, My Picks, and Etcetera.

Fairy Godfather

Copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 9/29/11. All rights reserved.
Digital Collage. Images from Tumble Fish Studio kits at DeviantScrap.com: Slightly Sinister and Framed.

I have 2 new kits available this week and on sale at DeviantScrap.com (pictures are linked)! As always, created from my own collection of actual antique pictures and ephemera. Here they are . . .

Slightly Sinister

Slightly Sinister (printable jpg sheet version)

Framed

And don't forget to pick up a FREE copy of DeviantScrap.com's The Deviant Muse zine! Click on the picture below to get your free download!

Sep 30, 2011

Goodbye September! Hello Inspiration!

I was absolutely shocked at myself when I realized I haven't blogged for nearly a month. What is it with me and this blog? I feel so busy and racing around and yet when I try to think of something clever to share with you all besides kits I work on, I feel like I am as a dull as watching paint dry. September flew by and I guess I've mundanely passed with it. I hadn't even made any art in almost a month. So I was determined yesterday to take some time to play . . .

Fake It (inspired by the work of Jade Adams . . . Jade's work, and the inspiration I find in it, is featured at the bottom of this post)

copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 9/28/2011. All rights reserved.
Digital Collage. Images used from Tumble Fish Studio Kits at DeviantScrap.com: Celestial, Corrupted paper, Dance A Thon, Greg's Anatomy, and Remedies. Letters from Crowabout Studio B's New Alpha kit at DeviantScrap.com.

Fully Exposed

copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 9/28/2011. All rights reserved.
Digital Collage. Images from Tumble Fish Studio kits at DeviantScrap.com: Greg's Anatomy, Divas, My Picks, Corrupted Papers, and Framed (coming soon!)

I had a big project going in September. I had been following the work of assemblage artist Greg Hanson (roxnorthh on Flickr) for nearly 3 years and loved his irreverently funny mix of vintage imagery with real objects in his Cornell inspired assemblages and collages. I had been slowly collecting antique medical ephemera, which Greg often uses in his work, and finally had enough to finish a full kit. To launch the kit, I asked Greg if I could interview him for the October issue of the The Deviant Muse at DeviantScrap.com and he graciously accepted and allowed me to share some of his work in the issue.

Be sure to get your copy of The Deviant Muse and read the interview this weekend. It's free and this issue promises to be one you will not want to miss. You can find past issues and the new issue when its released this weekend HERE

So here is my kit inspired by Greg Hanson . . .

Greg's Anatomy

Remedies

Corrupted Papers

And here are a couple of other recent kit releases, also on sale . . .

Celestial

Pumpkin Patch (re-released kit from old stock)

Inspiration . . .
I got the itch to blog this morning because someone asked me how I come up with an idea for a piece when I start one. Which comes first the chicken or the egg? Do I get an idea first and hunt for images or do I have an image and hunt for ideas? It's a dance of both situations for me. Often, I am inspired to make something after looking at the work of others - gives me an urge I can't really explain. Then I go back to images in my stash I've wanted to use and it just comes to life in a process that often results in something very different from the original idea.

While I appreciate the art of just about anyone and find inspiration from so many, I have a few favorite artists that I go to over and over for inspiration. It's kinda funny though . . . I don't think you could tell by looking at my work often as it ends up so different from what inspires me to make it. And I can't hand letter to save my soul. Someday I want to grow up to make art like . . .

One of my all time favorite collage artists is Jade Adams. I find her inspiring as a person and as an artist. While I think many would see a little Teesha Moore in Jade's work, I find Jade's pieces to be a little more vulnerable or delicate and I relate to them on that level. I find her work beautiful and fine tuned in a way . . . . a gorgeous mix of whimsy and delicate details precisely placed and each piece lovingly created. Maybe Jade doesn't work with precision on purpose, but if that's the case, her intuition guides her through perfectly placed shading and pen work, image arrangement, and lettering. Her pieces are a little more breezy and inviting, never overpowering. Her journal pages invite your attention like a light invites the moth - never demand your attention with blaring horns. Do you get what I mean? They are alive somehow. I should never be an art critic cuz I have a hard time finding words to describe my attraction to certain artists or work.

So, I'll leave you with some of Jade's work - shared here with her permission and linked to her flickr.

peculiar ambitions by Jade Adams

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