tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27687088293312560772024-02-21T01:15:39.461-05:00Flit & Fly BlogKIM MOULDER, Artist & DesignerKim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-23637448959042830692021-08-17T01:29:00.006-04:002021-08-17T16:23:09.971-04:00Calling All Foodies! Clever Art for Your Kitchen.Fun prints to liven up your kitchen or great for restaurants and cafés.
Prints available on my Etsy shop, FlitandFly.
Prints available on my Etsy shop, FlitandFly.
Prints available on my Etsy shop, FlitandFly.Prints available on my Etsy shop, FlitandFly.Kim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-68210532825499165872017-05-16T12:07:00.002-04:002021-08-17T16:26:44.027-04:00Sundial MottosI recently was turned on to "sundial mottos" through a really great podcast I listened to and thought they would make a great design for our walls to remind us of time passing.
Sundials —or "shadow clocks" were first used in over 3500 years ago to measure work times or prayer times. Before the first physical sundial was made people learned to measure their own shadows cast by the sun on theKim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-36973438240985948752017-03-06T12:33:00.001-05:002021-08-17T16:31:46.321-04:00Bespoke Wedding Stationery - Beautiful DesignRecently I started a new venture with my long time friend, Georgie, who resides in the UK. We have combined our talents and designed a portfolio of beautiful stationery collections. We created a website that showcases and directs potential clients to contact us for quotes or to discuss bespoke designs that would be customized especially for them.
Take a look at some of our designs and check out Kim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-54781235923942515692016-07-18T12:13:00.002-04:002021-08-17T16:34:04.167-04:00Art All NightThis year my daughter and I participated in Art All Night. An amazing community event in it's 10th year that was expected to attract over 30,000 people to Trenton from around the tri-state area. The event started at 3pm on Saturday and lasted all through the night until 3pm on Sunday, Father's Day. It is truly "art all night!" and it encompasses visual art, music, performing art—there were even Kim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-13897569340535192922016-06-20T11:48:00.002-04:002021-08-17T16:39:24.110-04:00"Memory" —dedicated to those lost, hurt and grieving in Orlando.It is a bit dark and brooding with beautiful teal/turquoise blues
but it needed more depth and more color to give it a lift. Give it more
hope.
So, Saturday morning I worked in some pinks which created subtle
yellows and oranges. As I worked on this painting which I had called
"Memory," I started thinking of the victims in last week's tragic
shooting. And I realized that this painting Kim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-17300040317620811652016-04-13T18:36:00.001-04:002021-08-17T16:40:32.118-04:003 Vintage Tea Towels with a Mid-Century FlairI love searching for treasures at the yard sales and flea markets. Sometimes I come across something that ties together all my passions. These three tea towels do it. I remember seeing these in kitchens all over my neighborhood as a girl. The are just lovely.
And if you collect these gems—you can find them on my vintage Etsy shop FallenFeatherVintage.
Kim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-10100269980686909522016-03-08T18:15:00.003-05:002021-08-17T16:41:44.762-04:00The Joy in James Corden's CarJames Corden reminds us that the truest success comes from JOY.
Have you seen any of his Carpool Karaoke videos?
I swear they are SO fun to watch that I'll watch some of them several times just to experience it. That JOY I heard James reference in an NPR interview this afternoon. He explained that he believes these videos have blown up on the internet because there is real joy in thatKim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-48214948823966684612016-03-07T07:00:00.002-05:002021-08-17T16:43:38.931-04:00Mounted Prints on Little Wood BlocksI found these great little blocks with a drilled place in the back for hanging. They are also small enough to sit on a desk or shelf. Stick one in an envelope and send it off to a friend for a lovely surprise gift.
A 4"x4" block for $16.
Find them on the shop!
Kim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-25163801331070100092016-03-07T00:08:00.001-05:002021-08-17T16:44:23.789-04:00Daily Encouragement for your WallsIt's been fun choosing special verses to play with typographic designs. I love working with typography. I can make the words sing. In this scripture series I choose the font and the weight and the size to communicate each word so that you can see the rhythm and emotion. These are verses that can encourage you on those difficult days. We all have them. When you see them everyday, they become a Kim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-54515202817486176992016-02-27T11:14:00.002-05:002021-08-17T16:47:15.696-04:00Art Garden in FebruaryA few weeks ago I took my daughter and her friend to a wonderful sculpture garden and gallery nearby. It was a beautiful day—February and it already felt like Spring! The girls had a blast with the scavenger hunt that was provided to them as we arrived. They were very good at locating the artwork using just a photo showing a cropped section of each piece.
I wanted to share some of the pictures Kim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-84549954949688297362016-01-03T15:45:00.004-05:002021-08-17T16:51:09.015-04:00Happy New Year! 2016. No Regrets.
"No Regrets, Memories of a Kentucky War Bride" By Leila Davis. Designed by Kim Moulder. Edited by Kim Moulder and Suzanne Gallagher.New Year's Day I released the final version of a book I've been working on for quite a while. My husband's grandma, Leila Davis has been wanting to publish a book sharing memories of her life as a Kentucky war bride for years.
We used her journals and Kim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-3899373159084340622015-09-11T15:46:00.001-04:002021-08-17T16:55:38.453-04:00Would You Like Woodblock Prints — Ready to Hang?I've been thinking about making these small woodblock prints to offer on my Etsy shop, FlitandFly. I think that they are really simple, modern and instantly ready to hang. They would be a great gift—and easy too! The price point would be a bit higher than a print, due to the additional production time on this end, but it might be worth it to not have to find a frame and also the aesthetic might Kim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-2842618201428501822015-08-04T11:02:00.005-04:002021-08-17T16:57:22.547-04:00The BEST Baby Shower Gifts Customized for You!
Sweet, modern and personalized on my Etsy shop!
These personalized modern prints are a great gift for the expecting mom. It
could even be a special present to for your child or grandchild to keep
on a wall in their room—reminding them how special they are.
The colors can be customized to fit a specific decor —just convo me in Etsy when you choose your design.
Kim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-3452865690366155112015-04-29T17:08:00.004-04:002021-08-17T17:00:07.103-04:00Geometrics and Word Art for Wall DecorI've relaunched my Etsy shop!
I've been busy and I'm so excited about the new designs I have available for print on demand! I've had a lot of fun creating several new lines of artwork giving my shop an entirely new look! And I have a new professional Canon printer at the ready to print beautiful prints, ready to frame and hang on your wall.
I have lots of ideas, so if you favorite Kim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-75308343644993124022015-01-18T15:35:00.002-05:002021-08-17T17:00:25.748-04:004 Lessons I learned from Belinda Fireman: Finding Her Creative VoiceI wrote this on my trip down South at Christmas. Just now getting it posted! Hope you enjoy!!
It's Christmas Eve! Traveling gives me time to enjoy my books and magazines and to do some thinking. (especially since hubby is driving—I love when he drives!) I have a lot of time to do that today and I got inspired to share some of my thoughts here. I read a story in my new "Where Women Create"Kim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-13718399121531977672014-12-03T16:28:00.004-05:002021-08-17T17:11:16.372-04:00Inspiration: A Daily Sketchbook PracticeJennifer Orkin Lewis's Daily Sketchbook.I've been inspired by my friend Jennifer Orkin Lewis and her daily sketchbook practice. I had the great pleasure of meeting and going to dinner with Jennifer when I was in NYC exhibiting for Surtex.
Jennifer spends 30 minutes a day painting or drawing in a sketchbook and then posts them on her Instagram. She made this commitment over a year ago and has Kim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-90901730935961142432014-11-14T17:28:00.004-05:002021-08-17T17:12:08.483-04:00Autumn!Autumn is fast coming and going! I took these pictures of some Autumn leaves yesterday and then last night it snowed! No snow left to play in but the wind and wetness have pushed the leaves from the tree at a swirling pace.
Before we know it the trees will be bare again and Winter upon us.
Stay warm! Kim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-47260938652454674932014-07-09T17:28:00.003-04:002021-08-17T17:22:29.689-04:00More about Surtex—the nitty gritty ~ {part two}
It's been six seven weeks since Surtex. I can hardly believe it.
The
few weeks after the show I spent frantically following up with emails
and research. I had several conversations on the phone and over email
and some promising projects that may be on the horizon. It was quiet
for a few weeks until I received a request for more images from someone last week. I try to remind myself Kim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-4190279026108478462014-06-10T20:48:00.002-04:002021-08-17T17:26:46.837-04:00Jenipher Lyn's Blog Party! ~ Doodles and Words About Ambition and GRATITUDE!Before I do my "Nitty-Gritty" Surtex Part 2 post, I wanted to participate in the last week of my friend Jenipher Lyn's blog party to celebrate the launch of her new book!
"How Being Stubborn, Depressed and Unpopular Saved my Life!" Jenipher’s says: “I wrote a super honest, encouraging, vibrant book with the intent to
help others [especially teens!] feel less alone in this Kim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-2137045191539582932014-05-30T01:23:00.009-04:002021-08-17T17:54:23.320-04:00I Did It! My First SURTEX Experience{part one}I’m still pinching myself. I can’t believe that I only decided to do the SURTEX Art Licensing show for the first time at the end of March. It was the beginning of April when I really got going on my preparations for the show. It was a whirlwind of hard work—but I made it happen. I wasn’t sure I could! I’ll save “how I did it” for another blog post. But for now I'll tell you how it went!
Kim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-15079370637889185022014-05-14T10:21:00.000-04:002016-03-08T10:29:07.835-05:00SURTEX in three days!!!
It has been a whirlwind over the last six weeks since I decided to exhibit at SURTEX 2014! I am almost ready—still have a big list of things to do. I can't believe how much I've done in such a short time. It makes my head spin!
Looking forward to meeting so many of the nice people that I've gotten to know through my facebook groups. They have been so instrumental in moving me to this place
Kim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-29720754694026854382014-03-25T02:58:00.001-04:002016-03-08T10:29:07.865-05:00Preparing for SURTEX ~ 2014 !!I am so excited to announce that I will be exhibiting at SURTEX in May! SURTEX is the largest art licensing tradeshow in the world and it is at the Javits Center in New York City. I have been reading and learning about licensing and about this tradeshow for several years now. And I am finally beating back those voices (you know the ones) that tell you you aren't ready or "who do you think Kim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-75322195998392859222014-03-13T15:48:00.002-04:002021-08-17T17:58:02.812-04:00A New Website and a Finished PaintingRemembering, by Kim Moulder
I think this one is finished! Gotta get back to the others—I'm hoping I can tomorrow! :0I've
been working non-stop on a redesign of my website. I was really not
feeling it anymore and thought a fresh look was in order to go along
with all of my new paintings, illustrations, surface designs and I even
shared some from my sketchbook. I think it's finally Kim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-23990105016849203412014-02-13T15:30:00.001-05:002021-08-17T17:58:35.344-04:003 Paintings … in stages
Here are some paintings I’m working on!
The last one of the heart is the only one that is just about finished.
I added the white graphical line drawing but I want
to tone it down with paint. The tape is still there so
it will be fun to take it off and see what happens.
This one is about time and is moving along.
I added the birds and the clock. Heehee,
a little literal, but funny Kim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2768708829331256077.post-30025843034145412892014-02-05T04:15:00.001-05:002021-08-17T17:58:52.447-04:00
I love this! :) Just had to share.
Han Solo is just too cool…
Star Wars - Han Solo and Leia I love you I know Mug Set by MugoosKim Moulder - Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03889818083125492041noreply@blogger.com