Monday, September 24, 2012

Jeffrey Fulvimari live painting at Ebisu Mitsukoshi

Jeffrey Fulvimari in Tokyo
CWC artist, Jeffrey Fulvimari is here in Japan for special signing and live painting events! Jeffrey has many fans here in Japan who love his artwork and collect his fine leather goods and housewares! 

Jeffrey and me at the signing and live painting.



Yesterday Jeffrey had a live painting session at Ebisu Mitsukoshi. All of the people attendance marveled at Jeffrey's process and painting. He did a special painting with a cute woman in a rainstorm.
The artist palette

Jeffrey at work!

Jeffrey's beautiful painting.
 
You can purchase Jeffrey's goods from the Junie Moon international online shopping site! *HERE*

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Salon de Junie Moon- Sandy Sleepover Workshop

Salon de Junie Moon hosted the first workshop by Sandy, with the theme "Sleepover"!

Their design style is vintage and retro with a sweet twist. The workshop guests made beautiful nighty sets for Blythe.

SANDY brought along her own props for the photo session after the workshop and the students took turns photographing their Blythe. It was a fun slumber party time!



Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Salon de Junie Moon- Odani Miyuki Poodle Skirt


Salon de Junie Moon hosted another wonderful and whimsical workshop with Miyuki Odani. The Blythe fan had a lovely time making these sweet poodle skirts. The pompom embellishments  and little flower buttons bring cute and kitschy fun to their skirts.



Sunday, September 9, 2012

Red Delicious at Salon de Junie Moon










The staff at Salon de Junie Moon made cute display areas with Red Delicious. People attending the workshops can take photos in the display!



Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Salon de Junie Moon Workshop: Hanon Handmade Shoes


Japanese doll artist Hanon hosted a special workshop at Salon de Junie Moon to make unique handmade shoes for Blythe! Everyone is ready to update their fall wardrobe with new shoes, so how about a pair for your Blythe? 


Check out the detailed process photos, from the workshop. The mini craftsmanship is stellar! These versatile shoes have fringe and all. There are so many ways to wear them. 

We wish you were here!

Salon de Junie Moon- Saki Yamashita "Nekoron" Workshop


Charisma Japanese doll artist Saki Yamashita, hosted another fun workshop at Salon de Junie Moon! This time she featured her cute cat character named Nekoron! Neko is Japanese for cat, and she wears a cute little apron. Put those two words together and that's her name, Nekoron. 

Fans from around Japan came for this very special limited workshop. Some came as far as Tokyo! Everyone loves to be a part of the Dreamy World of Saki Yamashita.

Thank you again to Saki san for her kind teaching and thank you to all who attended! Everyone did a wonderful job. Look at all of these cute kitties!


Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Q & A about Neo Blythe Pickle Winkle

I recently had a Q & A about Pickle Winkle for the Blythe Knows newsletter.  Read on to find out the concept and inspiration behind this adorable Blythe!






Q: ぴっくるは、どんなせいかくのおんなのこですか?
     What kind of personality does Pickle Winkle have?

A:  ピックルはいろんなことにいつもワクワクしてる女の子。例えば、お誕生日のケーキや、買ったばっかりの靴みたいなシンプルなことにも。でも、彼女が一番興奮するのは踊ること、本当に踊ることが大好きなのです
She is an excitable person. She gets excited about a lot of things, even simple things like a birthday cake, or a new pair of shoes. She is most excited about dancing.  Dancing is her favorite thing!

Q:   ぴっくるのなまえのゆらいいみをおしえてください。
     What is the story behind her name Pickle Winkle?

A:
まずは、名前の響きが音楽みたいでしょ
といのも、彼女はダンサーなのだから、弾みのある素敵な名前をつけたかったのです。そして、PicklePiWinkleWiだけをとってみると、なんとPi Wi(Pee Wee) 、つま
「おちびさん」てこと。彼女は小柄で華奢なおちびさんかもしれないけど、はじけんばかりの大きな個性をもっているってことですね。
First of all, it sounds melodic. Because she is a dancer, I wanted to give her a name with a bounce to it.  But if you take just the beginning of each word, it will sound out Pi Wi ( Pee Wee) which literally means - little one.  She may be little but she has a large personality and is a ball of enthusiasm

Q:  .ぴっくるのふぁっしょんについて おしえてください。 ぼうしのかたちや おーるいんわんのえりもとのぷりんとなどとってもゆにーくですが、いんすぴれーしょんのもとはなんですか?
 Tell me about her fashion.  Her hat and outfit are very unique and have some interesting   design elements.

A: 帽子の形、グラフィカルな可愛い模様の入ったオールインワンの洋服はとっても個性的。彼女はカジュアルな女の子としてデザインされたのだけれど、性格はとても溌剌とした元気な女の子。冬のニット帽からひらめいて、素材を夏の終わりや秋のはじめにかぶれるものに変えてみました。彼女が踊ると、帽子のポンポンがはずむところを思い描いてね。
The shape of her hat, her all in one outfit with cute graphic, are all very unique!  She was designed to be a casual but energetic girl, the inspiration was originally a winter knit cap but eventually with the material  change, her complete look became late summer, early fall.  Imagine the pom poms on her hat bouncing up and down as she dances.   

Q: ぴっくるがおどるだんすのじゃんるは なんですか? ぴっぷほっぷけい?
  What kind of dancing does she do? Hop-hop? 

A: いいえ、彼女がダンスはピックル・ウィックル系! ポンポンと弾むエネルギッジュな振り付けの新しい踊りです。
No! Her dance is called Pickle Winkle! A new kind of choreography full of bouncing and energy! 

Q: じゅんこさんは ぴっくるとどうやってあそびますか?
    How are you going to play with her, Junko san?

A:  他のブライスと同じように遊ぶと思うけれど、特にピックルとは音楽と一緒に楽しみたいです。ピックルを動かしながら、面白いステップを踏ませたりして!時間のあるときに、踊りをビデオにとってアニメションにしたい、アニメーションのタイトルは「ストップ・モーション」がいいかしら(笑) .
 The way I always do but I think, I will also play around with music and movements and come up with some  funny dance steps for Pickle.  And if I have the time, I would love to do film an animation, "stop motion".