A little Roll of Film from the Summer

Frida at the New York Botanical Gardens

Two Fridays ago, I made a trip up to the Bronx, to the New York Botanical Garden, which far exceeds the Brooklyn Botanical Garden in beauty and in size. The NYBG is hosting a beautiful exhibition on Frida Kahlo. The main building which is the Library houses a small collection of her paintings that include still lives and portraits that include botanicals and her most famous painting, "Self-Portrait, with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird. Then they have a recreation of Casa Azul's gardens in the Haupt Conservatory with beautiful plants native to Mexico like cactus, bougainvillea, succulents, and many more. They also recreated the cactus fence outside the conservatory by the pond. It was a super easy trip from Grand Central Station, just take the Harlem Line up to the Botanical Gardens Station and its literally across the street. Ticket is about $7.50 each way. Its open until November, but you should go before the summer is done to enjoy the rest of the gardens in full bloom.

Getting There:
Take the Metro North Railroad from Grand Central Station.
Harlem Line
To Station-Botanical Gardens.

Frida Zine and Prints available in the Shoppe!

I have a lot of catching up to do on the blog. If you guys follow me on instagram you have an idea of what I've been up to lately.

First I want to share the Frida zine that I worked on for four months. The zine parallels my life and Frida Kahlo's life with everyday objects. Zine available in the Shoppe for $10. Here's a little video:

Prints Also Available Now in the Shoppe  for $22.

Brooklyn Zinefest This Weekend!

Usagi Por Moi will have a table on Sunday with new Frida zine and Rockaways zine.

Come by and enjoy some amazing talent.

Usagi Por Moi on Apartment Therapy

This weekend I had a bit of a surprise Usagi Por Moi was part of an Apartment Therapy post. One of my woven wall hangings was featured alongside some other wonderfully talented artists.

1. Modern Bohemian Tapestry by Ashley L. Thurman ($50)
2. Furry Landscape by JuJuJust ($340)
3. Fiber Art Tapestry by Country Phresh ($150)
4. Woven Wall Hanging by Usagi Por Moi ($360 available at People of 2morrow, in store)
5. Modern Geometric weaving in Teal and Grey by Smooth Hills Weaving ($160)
6. Woven Wall Hanging by Lemon Cucullu ($250)
7. Wall Weaving by HHiedra ($39.64)
8. Sustainable Art Weaving Wall Hanging by kck shop ($40)
9. Raspberry Twist Wall Hanging by Zoe Loves Ava ($238.80)
10. Midnight Collective Wall Hanging by Copper Collective ($110)

Home Portraits

Hi Folks, 

I just started doing little home portraits and if you are so inclined to have a custom portrait done of your little home please email me for pricing and availability (prices range from $350-$600). Also if you like this little painting please visit my Society6 shop to purchase your very own for as little as $20.

Usagi Por Moi Now Available at People of 2morrow

Check out my wall hangings at People of 2morrow in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Get yours now before they are all gone.

Getting there:

65 Franklin Street,

Brooklyn, NY 11222

Take the G train to Greenpoint Ave Sta.

A Little Summer Left Over

I recently found an unprocessed roll of film in my camera and got it developed. I was surprised to see a wonderful trip to Upstate New York in the Summer. Enjoy the summer breeze....

 

Shop Announcements

First I am pleased to announce I have opened a Society 6 shop to sell my illustrations as prints, pillows, totes and other accessories.

Next in my etsy shop I am having a special birthday sale for my readers starting today until February 28th (my birthday), you get 20% off on a purchase of $25 or more. Use COUPON CODE: BDAY28 

Some of the new items in the shop:

 

Happy Shopping!
xo
J

Giant Cowls, Woven Wall Hangings, Zines

Come by on Sunday, we will have lots of good stuff, giant cowls, woven wall hangings, zines, jewelry, arm warmers,
fingerless gloves. I will be tabling with my friend Adriana of her Grey Owl Goods (cute fingerless gloves above).

Getting There:
Greenpoint Loft
67 West Street, 5th floor
Brooklyn, NY
Take the G to Greenpoint Ave
Map