you fail » oldies but goodies http://youfail.com/blog kiersten's killing field Wed, 30 Aug 2017 13:32:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Seinfeld in Gold: Necklaces About Nothing http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4530&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seinfeld-in-gold-necklaces-about-nothing http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4530#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2015 01:11:20 +0000 kiersten http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4530 So, it’s been a crazy few months. What’s felt like a million projects and jobs all due one right after the other, lots of big decisions, mom duty, and attempting to completely redo my site has left me wondering how the hell it’s already October.  Anyway, in between all that my husband and I have continued to expand on our fun little jewelry-making venture.

As everyone knows, Seinfeld is my all-time favorite show (proof here and here), so I was THRILLED when I got invited to participate in Galley 1988 (East)’s ‘Art Show About Nothing’.  We decided to do a small, limited line of affordable pieces based on some of my favorite lines from the show, 5 quotes all together.  They are all gold-plated, handcrafted, and boxed in hand-stamped box inspired by black & white cookies because,.. SEINFELD.  They will be available in small quantities starting next Saturday through Gallery 1988.

Follow me on Instagram for more info as time gets closer!

Theyre Real box s  Theyre Real bust s

‘They’re Real and They’re Spectacular’
Plate: 2.25in x 1in
18in split chain
 ‘The Jerkstore Called, They’re Running Out of You’
Plate: 2.25in x 1.25in
18in chain
 
‘The Sea Was Angry That Day My Friend’
Plate: 1in x 2.25in
18in chain
‘Schmoopie’
Plate: 1.75in x .5in
16in split chain
 ’Giddy Up’
Plate: 1.5 in x 1in
16in split chain
signed
signed with a tag!
boxes
‘look to the cookie’ boxes
sein show

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]]> http://youfail.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=4530 6 BIG FALL SALE http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4195&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=big-fall-sale http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4195#comments Sun, 13 Oct 2013 19:16:38 +0000 kiersten http://youfail.com/blog/?p=4195 In celebration of my favorite season, (& in hopes that I will finally give my studio the cleaning it needs), I will be having a HUGE sale on all my original work, prints, & drawings starting this week.

I recently received some of my pop-culture pieces (the ‘Days Off‘ & terrarium pieces) back from Gallery 1988, and will be discounting them up to 50% off!  I will also be offing $15 off all prints, & $10 off all original drawings.  Buy any two pieces & get free shipping (w/in the US only).

Sale will start this Tuesday, October 15th through my Etsy store.  Please feel free to email me with any questions!

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some available ORIGINALS (that will be up to 50% off!):

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]]> http://youfail.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=4195 0 30 Days of Saul Goodman http://youfail.com/blog/?p=3530&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=30-days-of-saul-goodman http://youfail.com/blog/?p=3530#comments Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:32:57 +0000 kiersten http://youfail.com/blog/?p=3530 UPDATE: T-Shirts now available!

What can I say about the Breaking Bad Art Project, except that I was absolutely thrilled to be asked to participate!  Not only is Breaking Bad one of my favorite TV shows currently on TV, but I have been such a fan of the amazing art/posters being created as part of the BreakingGifs campaign.

When I started sketching out ideas for my piece, I kept coming back to my favorite character on the show: the hilarious, slightly corrupt, sleazy but charming, strip-mall layer, Saul Goodman.  What cracks me up about him most is his loud, mismatched, colorful wardrobe.

So I decided to go through each & every episode that Saul was in and document exactly what he was wearing.  Yes, it took forever, but it was great excuse to rewatch 4+ seasons of great TV!  They’re all individual 5in x 5in painted wood panels, each sealed in resin.  Below, in order left to right, I give you 30 Days of Saul Goodman:

0 Days of Saul Goodman

(each piece) 5in x 5in

Flashe paint on wood, sealed in resin

step-by-step process:

cut wood, sand & shellac, label each piece in order, organize, paint, paint, resin!

 

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]]> http://youfail.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=3530 7 3 New Covers http://youfail.com/blog/?p=3220&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-new-covers http://youfail.com/blog/?p=3220#comments Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:37:20 +0000 kiersten http://youfail.com/blog/?p=3220 I just restocked some sold out iPhone covers along with a few new ones! See ‘em all, HERE.

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]]> http://youfail.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=3220 0 iPhone Cases Now AVAILABLE http://youfail.com/blog/?p=3208&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iphone-cases-now-available-2 http://youfail.com/blog/?p=3208#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:50:07 +0000 kiersten http://youfail.com/blog/?p=3208 UPDATE: Thanks for the great response, everyone!  A few editions sold out rather quickly, but I will be restocking them soon, along w/ a couple new ones.  Please email me if you’d like to be put on the list: kiersten {at} youfail {dot} com Thanks!

So excited to finally have these iPhone covers available for sale!  All are the Barely There Slim Case style from Casemate and are compatible with 4 / 4S iPhones.

This is sort of a test run, so there’s currently a very limited number of each.  Please email me if you have any questions, or are interested in purchasing one in particular.

 

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]]> http://youfail.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=3208 0 Hairy Curtains: Another Hidden Painting http://youfail.com/blog/?p=2664&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hairy-curtains-another-hidden-painting http://youfail.com/blog/?p=2664#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:23:05 +0000 kiersten http://youfail.com/blog/?p=2664 Sorry the postings have been sort of slow the past few months, I’ve been doing a million different projects and my new painting series had to be put on hold until the end of the month.  While I was working on my new site, I went through an old folder of images and came across this one..  I can’t believe I never got around to posting it!

I did The Travelers (aka: The Hair Curtains) a couple of years ago for a show in Miami, as the sister piece to One Plus Two Plus One.

The Travelers, acrylic on wood

One Plus Two Plus One

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]]> http://youfail.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=2664 0 Etsy Shop OPEN http://youfail.com/blog/?p=1885&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=etsy-shop-open http://youfail.com/blog/?p=1885#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:01:38 +0000 kiersten http://youfail.com/blog/?p=1885 It’s taken forever, but my Etsy shop is finally here!  Most original drawings, sketches & doodles for $40 and under.  New work added each week, so stay tuned.

This way to my shop.

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]]> http://youfail.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1885 3 Skeletor Outtakes http://youfail.com/blog/?p=1860&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=skeletor-outtakes http://youfail.com/blog/?p=1860#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:49:02 +0000 kiersten http://youfail.com/blog/?p=1860 Still working on a few things, so until then..  a few (rough looking) Skeletor rejects.

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]]> http://youfail.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1860 4 Coming Soon: Etsy http://youfail.com/blog/?p=1846&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coming-soon-etsy http://youfail.com/blog/?p=1846#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:42:18 +0000 kiersten http://youfail.com/blog/?p=1846 I’ve been meaning to do this for a long time, but am just now getting around to it..  better late than never, right?  I’m going to be putting together a bunch of original drawings and sketches to be sold on Etsy!

Almost everything will be $40 and below.  Look for it in the next week or two..

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braid skaters close

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]]> http://youfail.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1846 5 The Vault: VII http://youfail.com/blog/?p=1827&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-vault-vii http://youfail.com/blog/?p=1827#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:34:44 +0000 kiersten http://youfail.com/blog/?p=1827 An old piece I did for a silent charity auction, where each artist was given a blank deck to work on.  All proceeds went to benefit a skate park in Knoxville, TN

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