Will tone-on-tone be for 2013 what chevron was for 2012?

Chevron stripes were all the craze in 2012. Everywhere you looked, chevron was making a statement. Whether it was a bold new wallpaper, pillows or couch cushions in interior design; purses, wallets, or skirts for a bold, personalized statement; or prints and other designs, chevron was to bold look for 2012.

What will it be for 2013?

My vote is tone-on-tone! You can bring soft, artistic touches to your bedroom with different shades of fabric; or punch up your living room with bold, graphic art; or create amazing art by celebrating the different tones of your favorite color. I love how using tones of colors can add depth and complexity to my work. I suspect you'll find more tone-on-tone inspiration in future work of armas asi!

Happy New Year!

Celebrating the start of 2013 with a few resolutions:

1. Participate (not just visit, but actually have a table) in at least 2 local street or craft fairs.
2. Finalize my work plan to include my new partnership and a potentially new one.
3. Blog weekly and twitter daily!

I closed out 2012 with my first sales which was such an amazing experience! To think - people will actually have my art work on their walls, my pendants around their necks, and my magnets on their fridge! It kind of blows my mind!

While slightly surreal, it also reaffirmed that I am indeed on the right track. The pleasure I am reaping from this process of planning, creating, and connecting with others absolutely assures me that I'm moving down the right path.

I fully expect 2013 will include a lot of work, likely some heartaches, but many lessons and much joy! I look forward to sharing these experiences.

-armas asi