Japan Day Poster Artwork

A few months ago I entered a poster contest for Japan Day in Central Park. I wanted to share my entry with you because I honestly had a lot of fun coming up with a concept and painting the little sailor squirrel on the boat. I think he might make a cute nursery wall print or something of the like... hmmm ;) Anywho - the poster design was supposed to incorporate New York, Central Park and Japanese culture. I figured it should also highlight cherry blossoms.

If  you're curious to see who won the poster contest, you can check out Japan Day's website here!

xo Lady Lucas

Fabulous French Posters at the Salzburg Modern Art Museum

Last weekend my husband and I attended the open house at the Salzburg Modern Art Museum. I couldn't wait to go because the current exhibit is Toulouse-Lautrec and the Poster around 1900. 

When I was in college I was fascinated with the bold, beautiful posters from this time period that often advertised hot cocoa, coffee, exotic liquors and unusual housekeeping items. I tried many times to replicate the feeling of these artworks in my drawings and sometimes hung them on my dorm room walls.

To anyone passing through Salzburg before June 2016, I would highly recommend stopping by the Museum der Moderne to take a peek! You'll be tickled by colorfully painted walls that set the posters off beautifully, and the life sized replica of a Paris street corner exploring the time period.

Here's my attempt at creating a little piece of art inspired by the show ;)

Until next week... xo Lady Lucas