Rococo Mugs
Description: An ethereal porcelain figure emerges from extravagant layers of floral fabric, gilded trim, and dramatic Baroque-inspired ruffles. Her pale ceramic complexion, shimmering blue eyelids, delicate tear-like markings, and distant expression create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere. Blending gothic romanticism, Rococo ornamentation, antique doll aesthetics, and surreal fantasy portraiture, the artwork evokes faded aristocratic elegance, melancholy, theatrical couture, and the mysterious beauty of a forgotten collectible.
Description: Rococo: The Gardener First in a new series. I am fascinated by rococo hair creations, so here's my version. The Gardener. Created in Illustrator and Photoshop. © Sybille Sterk Do not copy or publish this in any way, shape or form without my written permission. This image is available for licensing through arcangel.com
Description: Forth in the series. I am fascinated by rococo hair creations, so here’s my version. The Voodoo Queen You have to have a bit of dark magic as well….. Created in Illustrator and Photoshop. © Sybille Sterk Do not copy or publish this in any way, shape or form without my written permission. This image is available for licensing through arcangel.com
Description: A signed chinoiserie composition by Jean Pillement — the master of European fantasy Asia. Pagodas, exotic birds, lanterns, bridges, and figures in conical hats float through a tangle of delicate botanical ornament rendered in gold, teal, red, and purple on crumpled paper. The original maximalist.
Description: Fifth in the series. I am fascinated by rococo hair creations, so here’s my version. My lady of the wilderness Wild and wonderful and a little weird. Created in Illustrator and Photoshop. © Sybille Sterk Do not copy or publish this in any way, shape or form without my written permission. This image is available for licensing through arcangel.com
Description: Thomas Chippendale was born in Yorkshire, England in June 1718. He became a cabinet-maker in London, designing furniture in the mid-Georgian, English Rococo, and Neoclassical styles. In 1754 he published a book of his designs, titled The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director, upon which success he became renowned.
Description: It was getting late in the day, we had just arrived after a long flight from Toronto, but you can't waste time when in Rome. The Trevi Fountain is just one of those places you can't miss; it is spectacular, magnificent, and countless other superlatives. But it is crowded, so getting the right shot requires patience and some assertiveness in getting just the right spot.