In Search of Models...

I just realized that I have been showing off my bags without showing off how great they look on. So here are some pictures from bags past to give you an idea of what one of my creations look like on...

My goal with any bag I make is to be sure that it fits the body well and has a wonderful flow of translatable artistic point of view that it stands out on it's own.

I am always on the search for models to help me display my art. I do trades for service and in some instances I have paid but the model has to be no nonsense, fearless type with a nothing to lose attitude to qualify for payment.

Hit me up if that describes you or you want to know more!

See my whole collection at http://www.marionrenee.com

Newset Bag!

OK! Here is the bag that sat on my table for 3 weeks but only took 2 days to complete.

Yep! That's a real Turquoise Disc on that tab! 

                         

See my whole collection at http://www.marionrenee.com

New Day... Inspired!

Well today was the 1st day of having some real help. I am so excited! Though it was a slow start, it still was a start and that's good enough for me. Martha will help me do the little things that can eat up so much of my time when I have so many BIG things to conquer just to get a bag complete. What a BLESSING!!! Praise the LORD from whom all blessings flow. Yes, I am inspired!

Also, today I finished a bag that took me 1 day to complete but has been sitting on my work bench for 3 weeks... I was having "Designer's Block" and couldn't see my way through. After finishing that bag, I feel like I can conquer my whole list of "THINGS TO DO". Yes, I am inspired! ( I will post it a little later on)

To top all of that off, my very talented and wonderful husband has figured out my website editor, mastered it and has a new website look on its way. Ya BABY! I love the look but more than that I love the functionality of it. Just click on a whatever product photo you want to see up close and it increases without leaving the page. Again, I am inspired! (You know I will post when it's up and ready to go... hehehe)

This has been a really good design day for me and I am happy. (Thank you God for all you do to continue to encourage me and keep me inspired.)

-Marion

Oh yeah, I got a cute Valentine's Red Button Necklace done last night.... I am still working on the photography part but I had to take a picture and show it off. 

It's listed on my etsy site, click Button Jewelry. This necklace has vintage glass buttons, mother of pearl, abalone, resin and glass beads to add a little flair!

See more of my collection at http://www.marionrenee.com

Well I've been at it again..

Tonight I decided to take some more photos and I seemed to be getting the hang of it. I do realize that I need to step up my camera but I was told by an Advertising Photographer that they are not bad shots, so I'm encouraged!

This bag has been an incredible challenge for me to shoot. No matter what light, natural or light box, it just seems to catch the wrong shadows. This one I am blaming on the camera. I think I need more pixels to really capture the cool darkness without losing the design. This is a really cool bag!

See more of my collection at http://www.marionrenee.com

Up too late... taking pictures and updating sites...

Yeah, I drank Coke Zero at 9p and am still up. I chose to start working on my picture project as I understand it, my photography is in need of some real help.
My hubby set up a light box for me and we have a ridiculous amount of lights surrounding it, though we both agree that we may need more.
I think the pictures turned out pretty good.. it is my 1st time so I can only get better from here.




Check them out!

What I now realize is that this will push me to do flawless work (as every flaw shows up in good pictures) and will educate me about lighting, positioning and focus. I have to admit, this is a learning curve like none other for me and may I add, flash is not our friend. Well, not at least in the case of taking close up photos... it just washes everything out... as you can see.

I will keep plugging away at it until I get it. Until then, there will be many more posts about this experience.

Good Night!

What's New with Marion Renee

Well, I got into ACRE Las Vegas show that is happening this June 2010. I am so very excited about this! I will have the oppty to show my Painted Denim Handbag collection to thousands of retailers who are looking for new pieces to place in their stores. I will finally reaching the masses. To add to that, I was picked up by a Hong Kong boutique. WOW!! Nothing beats a failure but a try so I am going for it!

To all of those who have supported me and my dream throughout the years and contributed to my recent fund raiser... THANK YOU!! I have been so blessed by all of you. 

We have new bags on the horizon so I invite you to check out my site often as things will be changing all year long. There is a new site look scheduled for spring. I am so looking forward to that.

May blessings and favor fall upon all of you from God above.

Marion

New Bag on the Block

"Wet City Streets" Hand Painted Handmade Denim Handbag by Marion Renee

Find this and more fabulous handbags at http://marionrenee.com