Monday, December 22, 2008

Little Pierrots in the Old Days








Chicks57 has a collection of over 1,200 vintage little girl postcards on flickr. In this amazing collection I found some "little pierrots". I know that I have probably blogged about these postcards before, but they are fascinating and extremely beautiful. So have another look during the holidays:

Friday, December 19, 2008

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

A Little Pierrot by VARGAS


VARGAS
Originally uploaded by mica12244art
Look what I found! Vargas painted a little
pierrot and a naked girl, too! Small world.
Thanks, mica12244art on flickr.
How funny.

Little Orphan Otto

Did you know that "Little Orphan Annie" was titled "Little Orphan Otto" in the beginning? The strip started in 1924 as a "crudely drawn melodrama" by Harold Gray. Annie and her dog both have those trademark eyes... which lack pupils. link

Cabaret Performers


Cabaret Performers
Originally uploaded by stevechasmar
I could not resist the helmet-hats.
Thanks, Steve.

Sadie Magazine Interview and Cover

The new issue of Sadie Magazine is here and my "French Bubble Gum Encore" is on the cover. Featuring interviews with Sherman Alexie, Amy Crehore (me), Swoon, Mya Stark, and more!