Sasha Darling & The BellJar Blog — Uncategorized

Been thinking a lot about painting and drawing lately and how it's been missing from my life since the shop has demanded so much of my time. Of course having the gallery keeps me involved in the community but I have been missing the tactile feeling of instrument upon surface. The problem is I feel so completely depleted that I'm not even sure what kind of content I would focus on. Been perusing sights to get inspiration and I'm pretty sure the work of Shelley Reed is just about as close to perfection that an artist can come in my eyes! It's so modern and relevant but obviously is inspired by the great masters like Gillis d'Hondecoeter, Jean Baptiste Charles Claudot. Completely inspired!

Came across his work on facebook and really enjoyed it. He does modern work as well but I love his Punk and New Wave Documentary photos so much! I was just a little kid in the 70's but was so obsessed with them as a teen I almost feel like I was part of it. I was living over in Stinson Beach in the 70's and was already feeling the influences of new wave and by 13 was full on believer, much to my hippie parents dismay. I love to look at photography that makes me nostalgic for something I never really knew. These photos make me wish I was part of all. Or at least, that boys, still dressed as cute as the late 70's early 80's Punk and new wave boys did!!! can I get a hear hear? You can see more of his work or even hire him here..

SOFTLY FALLING
FEATURING NEW WORK BY BELLA BIGSBY

December 18, 2009 – January 14, 2010
Opening Reception: December 18th, 6 – 9PM

Gallery BellJar
3187 16th St. (at Guerrero St.)
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-626-1749

Bella Bigsby is a self-taught artist. She grew up in Norfolk, England and from childhood has been fascinated by nature and has been driven to explore and describe it through art. Gallery BellJar is pleased to exhibit her oil paintings and printed work this winter.

Bigsby’s work is not intended as a reflection of nature. She is interested in an imagined nature, such as that of the world of fairy tale or myth, a place of mystery where trees and animals might talk.

When depicting animals and birds she often isolates them from a recognizable background, surrounding them with a soft-toned and empty space - a mysterious world for them to inhabit. Rather than simply creating a scene from nature, she places the creatures into an imagined realm separate from real time and place, allowing the soulfulness of her subjects to transcend their physicality.

2nd Annual Mission Holiday Block Party-

Please stop in to BellJar as you make your way through the exciting 16th and Valencia street corridors. We will have drinks, Sale specials and entertainment!

Please support your local businesses and remember, BellJar thinks you are gorgeous!!!

Spent this week preparing for a photo-shoot that I was styling for Benefit Cosmetics! I have always adored this company. Not only is it super girlie-girl makeup, but it's a San Francisco based company. Had a great time and can't wait to show you all the shots...but here are a few that i snapped form my iphone-These are not doing the shoot justice as I didn't want to interrupt the photographer...but they girls looked so sweet and the client was happy, so I'm happy!

xo Sasha Darling