Really?

Twilight themed classics. Was that really necessary?

Manly Shoes for Men

My first pair of shoes in colours most guys wouldn't be afraid to wear. What do you think?

Copycat

Sometimes I get all antsy about people replicating the space shoes I paint.
"You can't so that! That was MY original idea!"
is what I sometimes feel like shouting at them.Then I get start to annoyed when commenters praise their work.
"WOW. That is such a gr8 idea! You should totally sell them. I'd defs buy them!!!"
And this just makes me feel jealous and ripped off.

But then I realise, I copy other's work all the time too. Just testing out what I can do, seeing where it goes. I think it's just part of being an [insert word that's similar to, but is not artist*] A prime example of my plagiaristic skill is the two images above. The one on the left is one I drew last year after seeing Studio Violet's cute postcards (right). It's obviously the same moustachioed man, but I didn't admit it at the time. I should have though. And ultimately, I think, it's okay as long as you don't sell other people's ideas as your own. If you publish something extremely similar to someone else's work, link back to them and do not sell it. Ever.

So in this spirit, here are a few of the better space shoe copycats that I've seen around.

*Because I really wouldn't call myself one. Except when my friends joke about me not having a job. In that case, I'm a successful freelance artist, hehe.

by Dizzydancer23

by ▼ d a r k b l u e ▲

by Electric elephant.

Chelsea Ann Designs

I've been painting more shoes! I really like the turquoise ones. Which are your favourite? (More new pictures after the jump.)

all&all

I love this set made by Diana using Space Shoes on Polyvore.

Catch and Kiss

I bought this playsuit today from the new Princess Polly store that just opened up here. The shop assistant got me to write down my details to invite me to the VIP party. Eeeeep :3

Silhouette SD

I really have to get in on this - a giveaway hosted by Twig and Thistle for an amazing Silhouette digital cutting tool. Maybe you should too.

Like us on Facebook?

I just set up a page for Chelsea Ann Designs, with heaps of photos and info about the shoes I paint and sell. You might also notice the FB widget that I put in the sidebar. If you'd like, join us on Facebook?

I Take Photos

Here are a few photographs I took in a friend's garden a month or so ago.

See How they Shine

"All your dreams are on their way... see how they shine."

Teagan White is amazing

She really is.

Mocking Jay

I'm reading this. I can't wait to know the ending.

New Followers

{Angie, Myself, Britt & Klara}

I've noticed I've gotten a few new followers lately, and I just wanted to say hey :)
I bet you're all really lovely and interesting. Talk to me?
Ask me anything on formspring, leave a comment here or just lurk, that's cool too. I hope you enjoy :)

Chelsea Ann Designs

Painting painting. Hopefully I get all of the local orders done some time this century, then I can properly open the online shop. Hopefull :)

The Daily Dish

Art inspired by science, by Klari Reis.

See a collection of 365 petri paintings here, or visit Klari's website.