tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16906345901086823132024-03-13T02:39:51.707-04:00Danielle Krollsharing my inspiration, recent works, and exciting newsDanielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-32107095177719957782013-11-27T09:18:00.000-05:002013-11-27T09:18:21.067-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrND5snL8JsKJnvS72h44SCwE4D10C293FbRNx3ejxFsh06O3httGx0lI_HVCR_0NXYr-5_Wk-_jlgrFRdNKZXA00pdcE9qk8xhReSpi7oUJeoSoP0-z-Qo-iQS1Yk0AIwmHYChdNyD4zo/s1600/DKroll_plants.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrND5snL8JsKJnvS72h44SCwE4D10C293FbRNx3ejxFsh06O3httGx0lI_HVCR_0NXYr-5_Wk-_jlgrFRdNKZXA00pdcE9qk8xhReSpi7oUJeoSoP0-z-Qo-iQS1Yk0AIwmHYChdNyD4zo/s640/DKroll_plants.jpg" /></a></div>
I haven't been very faithful to blog-keeping the past year but I'm back to my old ways again. I'll be sharing sketchbook pages, news, and other fun stuff <a href="http://hellodaniellekroll.com/blog/">over here</a>. Danielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-56385487682436327072013-01-15T16:32:00.001-05:002013-01-15T16:33:53.334-05:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/67234779@N07/8383899217/" title="website by DanielleKroll, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8378/8383899217_91c28f88ea.jpg" width="600" height="526" alt="website"></a>
I won't be posting here anymore because my blog has <a href="http://hellodaniellekroll.com/blog/">moved</a> to my <a href="http://hellodaniellekroll.com/#main">brand new website</a>! I've been working hard on getting new work up and have even more to share in the next few months. I hope you enjoy and will continue to follow me over <a href="http://hellodaniellekroll.com/blog/">here</a>.Danielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-26714116801082252362012-09-27T14:24:00.000-04:002012-09-27T14:24:13.114-04:00<img alt="cat cottage chair" height="763" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8313/8030375998_8604f786ac_b.jpg" width="550" /><br />
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I've had 2 cats in my life and both of them loved to crawl inside of my dollhouse to take a nap. I was thinking of them while painting this little piece. Danielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-43376873264381327492012-09-04T13:35:00.000-04:002012-09-04T13:35:17.654-04:00<img alt="rain on foothills" height="789" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8295/7931140008_1c6086e43e_b.jpg" width="500" /><br />
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Another one from my sketchbook. Done in our tent during a rainstorm. Danielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-1563827697230466862012-08-28T14:17:00.001-04:002012-08-28T14:21:40.937-04:00Hi Friends! I've been away for a while it seems. I was on an amazing backpacking trip through the Sierra Nevadas. It was a lot of hard work but I also had some downtime to relax and get inspired by the beautiful scenery. I brought a small travel watercolor set, some markers, and two colored pencils. I also had one of <a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/niji-waterbrush/?clickTracking=true">these brushes</a> which was so perfect for what I was using it for. There were so many interesting rocks along the trail - I wanted to paint them all! But of course there was no time for that so take a look at my selection of favorites below. Stay tuned for many more pages from my sketchbook. I have plenty to share!<br />
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There's something so nostalgic about summertime for me. When I was little I'd spend hours in the water practicing my synchronized swimming moves. And I remember that one time my brother told me to sniff the bottom of the pool because it smelt like strawberries. Ha. Ha. Good times.Danielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-37572915670369481772012-06-18T20:45:00.000-04:002012-06-18T20:47:20.411-04:00<img alt="heart of gold" height="617" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7239/7398010824_1d2b6da20a_z.jpg" width="560" /><br />
My mom asked me to make this for her boss's retirement party. I didn't charge her :)<br />
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Also, a big thank you to Comm Arts for featuring me in their Fresh series this week. You can see it <a href="http://www.commarts.com/fresh/danielle-kroll.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+commarts%2Findex+%28Communication+Arts%29">right here</a>.Danielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-9531655474628333982012-06-06T18:07:00.002-04:002012-06-06T18:07:45.442-04:00<img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7102/7346430490_6f016c0950_b.jpg" width="600" height="720" alt="oxfords">
A new painting of an old pair of shoes... jazzed up with some patterns and fun.Danielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-62698748961206387362012-05-11T09:01:00.000-04:002012-05-11T09:01:26.803-04:00<img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7079/7176208480_c3ee7ff3bd_b.jpg" width="576" height="722" alt="patios and pools">
This pattern is a part of a series I've been working on. It reminds me of swimming pools and patios.Danielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-73288108578762192172012-04-05T22:21:00.000-04:002012-04-05T22:21:23.204-04:00<img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5039/6903380324_2b08f680e7_z.jpg" width="600" height="529" alt="sc">
the South Carolina SpeedsterDanielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-53316661710358440782012-04-05T22:05:00.002-04:002012-04-05T22:08:10.122-04:00<img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7097/6903353252_946e30537c_z.jpg" width="600" height="529" alt="nj">
For my under appreciated home state I give you a sweet little old lady who definitely has some Werther's in her pockets.Danielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-87450101037598361522012-03-08T15:30:00.001-05:002012-03-08T15:30:42.614-05:00<img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7210/6818965646_7a10ab8490_z.jpg" width="600" height="583" alt="snaps"><br />
This is an illustration I recently did for <a href="http://www.selvedge.org/">Selvedge Magazine</a>. The image accompanied an article that was about the beauty of simple & everyday items–like snap fasteners and zippers. I have to admit, I didn't know that those little things were called snap fasteners until I worked on this. You learn something new everyday!Danielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-31472885057867850472012-02-21T20:25:00.000-05:002012-02-21T20:25:12.038-05:00<img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7042/6772956870_ca15b8aa3c_z.jpg" width="456" height="640" alt="emma cassi - necklace"><br />
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I painted these jewelry pieces for the very talented Emma Cassi a little while ago. Emma let me pick which pieces to paint and it was SO hard to choose because they are all so beautiful in their own way. I really love her colors and use of materials. You can see more of Emma's lovely jewelry <a href="http://emmacassi.com/">here</a> and <a href="http://emmacassi.com/blog/">more on her blog</a>.Danielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-76210888366707211312012-02-14T10:18:00.000-05:002012-02-14T10:18:53.582-05:00<img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7187/6875828527_ff772c451e_z.jpg" width="600" height="339" alt="valentine's cards"><br />
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I made these Valentine's cards for a few of my buddies. And then I wrapped them up in these custom made envelopes shown below. Happy Valentine's Day! <br />
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A few weekends ago some of my friends and I flew to Palm Springs to escape the Philadelphia winter (and to celebrate a birthday!). This was my relaxing-by-the-pool outfit; complete with some orangey-red nail polish. <br />
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I had heart glasses like these when I was little and I was obsessed with them because they made me feel like Minnie Mouse. I bought this pair at a flea market in Savannah a few years ago. I get really happy and nostalgic every time I wear them. And yes, they still do kind of make me feel like Minnie Mouse.Danielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-75350239876768719712012-02-06T23:17:00.001-05:002012-02-12T23:02:28.287-05:00<img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6833791817_1f4eb09d71_z.jpg" width="600" height="529" alt="state shapes"><br />
More state shapes coming through.Danielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-59617639545177945812012-01-12T22:42:00.000-05:002012-01-12T22:42:45.013-05:00<img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6687813883_58c9bf29e7_b.jpg" width="550" height="693" alt="01/11 what i wore"><br />
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The tank top might seem like a crazy choice for January in Philadelphia but it was in the 50's (I also wore a cardigan but it didn't really fit in my composition). The earrings and the necklace are both from this amazing vintage store by my parent's house in New Jersey. The lady has the best deal on earrings. 3 sets for 6 dollars! Can't really beat that.Danielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-71314367920093021692012-01-03T20:45:00.002-05:002012-01-03T21:33:32.754-05:00<img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6632082663_bb30e97bc9_b.jpg" width="537" height="1024" alt="funny alphabet"><br />
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I scanned this alphabet in from my sketchbook and revamped the colors a bit. I thought that it was too cute to keep it hidden on my shelf. The 'A' is my favorite letter out of them all. I was inspired by <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=the+gromble&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=1q0DT_zaI8PL0QHJxo2OAg&biw=1440&bih=678&sei=2a0DT6u1Bcfx0gGpkPWaAg">the Gromble's</a> shoe styling on Aah! Real Monsters. Such a fashionista.Danielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-79413470942057776322011-12-28T10:37:00.002-05:002011-12-28T11:05:53.342-05:00<img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6588074679_3301528bda_b.jpg" width="500" height="983" alt="Polish Christmas Eve"><br />
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Being Polish, I've gotten used to having very different traditions from all of my friends. You know, the things your family does on holidays and you just assume that it's customary. For example, when I found out that <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egg_tapping">egg tapping</a> is not a widely participated Easter activity in these parts, my world was turned upside down. <br />
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Anyways, our Christmas Eve dinner always starts and ends with the same food: mushroom borscht, rye bread, fried fish, pierogi, <a href="http://www.tastingpoland.com/food/recipes/mush_uszka.html">uszka</a>, <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/343746/chrusciki-with-mrs-kostyra">chrusciki</a>, and poppy seed cake. The uszka are my favorite part of the meal. They use the best mushrooms and take just about all day to make—so we only have them once a year.Danielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-65548239013111658032011-12-11T09:41:00.001-05:002011-12-11T19:28:44.751-05:00<img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6488780705_8418997165_z.jpg" width="600" height="391" alt="sketchbook"><br />
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Thank you to Book By Its Cover for featuring my sketchbook! You can take a peek into a handful of spreads <a href="http://www.book-by-its-cover.com/sketchbooks/sketchbook-series-danielle-kroll">here</a>. Hope you enjoy!Danielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-5176875380933750942011-11-23T22:17:00.000-05:002011-11-23T22:17:33.601-05:00<img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6392620427_5eb41facae.jpg" width="550" height="521" alt="city living"><br />
I'm happy to be out of my city apartment and back in NJ for a few days. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!Danielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-77667998256576392662011-11-16T20:52:00.001-05:002011-11-16T20:53:08.851-05:00<img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6093/6351477717_a0dcdf551e_b.jpg" width="550" height="761" alt="11/13 what I wore"><br />
Classic autumn outfit. If I do say so myself.Danielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-11697642177865403622011-11-15T20:32:00.003-05:002011-11-15T21:53:53.609-05:00<img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6050/6348537207_2990a9e966_b.jpg" width="432" height="1024" alt="another day"><br />
Another Tuesday came and went.Danielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-81584061943986696082011-10-24T08:25:00.000-04:002011-10-24T08:25:37.864-04:00<img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6099/6275469562_e49202c83a_b.jpg" width="600" height="713" alt="10/20 outfit"><br />
Fancy casual with a hint of lime.Danielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1690634590108682313.post-82052914577388225812011-10-17T17:02:00.000-04:002011-10-17T17:02:06.331-04:00<img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6098/6255159988_23696ac688_b.jpg" width="550" height="860" alt="penmanship"><br />
This is my submission for Penmanship, a type show being held at Vox Populi as a part of Design Philadelphia. If you live in or around Philly please come see work from so many talented local designers. It's up until the 23rd of October. You'd be sorry to miss this one.<br />
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Vox Populi<br />
319 N. 11th Street, Third Floor<br />
October 13-23, 2011.Danielle Krollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295778243312628094noreply@blogger.com2