Suede and Velvet

When I think of paintings on suede or velvet, images of Vegas and Elvis usually come to mind. Not that I spend much time thinking about paintings on suede and velvet. But I stumbled across an artist recently who made me pause and reevaluate my assumptions about what suede art, in particular, can be.

"Red Tulips" by Kate Moriarty

Kate Moriarty is an L.A.-based artist who captures misty dreamscapes with pastels and suede. Strange, but true. And amazingly beautiful.

"London Bridges" by Kate Moriarty

Don’t you just love when an artist surprises you into seeing something in a completely different light?

"Fade Away" by Kate Moriarty

I’ll never look at suede the same way again. Velvet, on the other hand, may indeed still remain associated with awful renditions of The King, and ’80s prom dresses. But, dare I say it, velvet gets the better song. I am far more likely to dance manically through my house to Black Velvet than to Blue Suede Shoes any day.

Now, do you have a preference for suede or velvet?

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6 Comments

  1. Julie

     /  March 2, 2010

    Emma, Kate’s works of art are stunning. I especially like “Fade Away”. As for the King, not so much. I guess I’m a suede gal, though, for sure.
    .-= Julie´s last blog ..This More Human Love =-.

    • emmajames

       /  March 2, 2010

      Julie: Once again, we are in complete alignment :) I think we should start working on the soundtrack for our eventual weekend retreat extravaganza with Jeanne et al. No Elvis.

  2. Dian Reid

     /  March 2, 2010

    oh! it’s been so long since i’ve heard that song, thanks so much for sharing it here. i’m with you on velvet vs suede…velvet with the better song, suede with the better fabric connotation.

    i really love “london bridges” … almost a smoky sensation there of being able to see the light beyond while still embraced by the clouds. i DO love it when an artist surprises me into seeing something in a completely different light =)
    .-= Dian Reid´s last blog ..TRAMS: Your Way to Smart Goals =-.

    • emmajames

       /  March 2, 2010

      Dian: These are my three favorite pieces of Kate’s, but she has tons more that are simply awesome. And I’m so glad you dig the song too. It just makes ME smile.

  3. Molly

     /  March 2, 2010

    First, wow! Those are pretty amazing. I love “Fade Away”. Secondly — BLACK VELVET! ah! that song is killer!
    .-= Molly´s last blog ..slacker sunday: revisited. =-.

    • emmajames

       /  March 2, 2010

      Molly: This is why it will be a CRIME if we do not meet IRL before the end of 2010.