Aminda's Triangle

new this week

2012-02-07T23:19:00.001-05:00

tiny watch parts inside vintage watch case with original band

tiny pressed watch parts in movement setting reconstructed into a pendant

cute springtime purse

new batches of coffee cuffs!

2012-01-28T01:40:00.002-05:00

The two cuffs shown above, and other fantastic new patterns, are available at the TIFF Bell Lightbox Store!

ALSO

Coffee Cuffs are now available at the lovely Lazy Daisy's Cafe!

deco deer

2012-01-24T23:50:00.002-05:00

orange and brown pigment liners

new this week

2012-01-05T20:01:00.003-05:00

wire wrapped squares - personal collection

pressed watch pieces with fringe

custom order military style multi-chained bracelet

pressed watch parts with winding toy key (coolest key I had)

woman of the week

2011-12-28T13:10:00.003-05:00

This week I am featured on Women's Post. ca as Woman of the Week!

Read the article Here

holiday madness

2011-12-28T09:40:00.002-05:00

Slightly behind on updates lately!

A lost sketch from the summer to fill the gap.

New this week

2011-12-18T09:52:00.000-05:00

vintage piece on sterling ring band

watch parts in vile

watch parts in watch casing

anchors in watch casing

Current Haberdasheries

2011-12-09T02:52:00.001-05:00

Double watch casing, one full of anchors and balance staffs, the other full of many tiny cogs!

A lovely vintage watch case full of misc. tiny assorted watch parts.

Watch parts ring, resin based misc. pieces collage.

new this week

2011-12-04T01:48:00.000-05:00

resin coated watch movement ring

vintage pins reincarnated as one of a kind pendants

The Laughing Medusa

2011-12-01T14:00:00.001-05:00

A very big thank you to the lovely Sarah Lambert, the proud owner of Bat Patterns, who has shared her enthusiasm for my work through her blog, The Laughing Medusa. As the Editor of the Women's Post, Canada's leading National publication for women in business and volunteer coordinator for the Ranked Ballot Initiative, she is a rather inspiring young lady. You can check out her lovely post about Bat Patterns HERE.

aminda's triangle gets a makeover

2011-11-25T00:35:00.000-05:00

I am pleased to announce my new neighbors at the Arts Market! The Spontaneous Prose Store featuring second hand books and photography by David Waldman. There is plenty of room to sit and peruse, so be sure to drop by and hang out in our warm and inviting space!

Christmas Craft Sale

2011-11-24T10:07:00.000-05:00

Local Leslieville artist Lori Dell will be hosting a craft sale in her home this weekend. I will be there along with a few other artists selling our handmade gifts.

new this week

2011-11-11T11:20:00.005-05:00

Deco style watch face ring

Vintage Coro Clip on earrings converted to silver posts

watch piece cufflinks

Russian military button ring

cufflinks

Inspired by Grace Kelly for TIFF

2011-11-02T10:54:00.005-04:00

A large collection of one of a kind pieces will be featured in the TIFF Bell Lightbox gift shop as of today! This collection consists of bracelets, necklaces, pendants featuring my artwork, rings and brooches.
I have been working for months getting this together and some of my best pieces were fit to use for this collection. Go check it out before it disappears!

new this week

2011-10-21T02:22:00.004-04:00

wire rings adorned with anything and everything

fall purses

2011-10-13T23:39:00.000-04:00

vintage fabric + recycled hanging lamp chain

A:A

2011-09-18T20:35:00.005-04:00

Men I admire who wore bowties

Andy Warhol

Aleister Crowley

watercolor. appearing soon at Mercury.

for bats

2011-09-17T01:51:00.002-04:00

fine liners and watercolors

uninentional hat theme

2011-09-10T22:59:00.004-04:00

New things in the triangle

2011-09-10T22:48:00.000-04:00

Porcelina of the vast oceans

2011-09-04T20:28:00.002-04:00

an unintentional color test. better colors are needed.

Illustrating O'darlin!

2011-09-03T20:44:00.003-04:00

Illustrations featuring current pieces from O'darlin, a collection of vintage inspired handmade clothing.
Arts Market is only too pleased to welcome Dominique to our ever growing community!

coffee cuffs @ Mahtay

2011-08-30T20:24:00.003-04:00

Coffee cuffs are now avaiable at Mahtay Cafe & Lounge in St. Catharines!

Delicious organic, local food and organic coffee make Mahtay one of the only places I have eaten at in the Niagara region that vastly exceeds the description "edible".
http://www.mahtay.ca/

New things at Aminda's Triangle

2011-08-26T01:19:00.002-04:00

More styles of art supply organizers! Made from 100% recycled fabrics.

watch casing decorated with vintage metal heart and antique cogs

reincarnated treasures

2011-07-30T03:52:00.006-04:00

Watch Interior

Antique BeltBuckle with
Knotted Chain

These new pieces, as well as others in the jewelry section, will be with me at Arts Market this weekend!

Mermesse

2011-07-29T18:17:00.002-04:00

I am in an infinite loop of drawing profiles.. and my will to exit is minimal.

Things for Sale!

2011-07-23T08:57:00.006-04:00

This one of a kind double chained bracelet is made with a hollowed watch pendant containing a small mirror and recycled vintage piece of painted glass with a pink rose inside.
-sold-

A lovely, low hanging vintage coral pink rose is mounted on a heart shaped brass backing.

Lots of jewelry! Some reincarnated vintage pieces, some new pieces. Available at Arts Market!
Open Weekends 10-7 @ 1114 Queen st. E

recycled button hair bows

2011-07-18T00:24:00.005-04:00

Darlene looks beautiful in this recycled plaid bow, and so can you.

Seven is ready for the square dance, you can be ready to heel toe too.

Recycled fabric. Recycled buttons. Many colors and sizes available, as well as jewelry, bags, artwork and more at Arts Market, 1114 Queen East!

News

2011-06-28T01:53:00.011-04:00

New designs, new places to buy them.

Click HERE for a list of retailers.

I have added a new Coffee Cuff section to highlight some of my favorites!

Also, Arts Market is opening July 9th! Every weekend Artists and Artisans will be there with a diverse range of jewelry, art, clothing and more. Come visit me and many other talented people at 1114 Queen E.

Assembling mass product for Springlicious

2011-05-25T19:07:00.002-04:00

A few pieces of jewelry I made

A new load of newly made charms that will be assembled into wearable necklaces

A print of 'Rods and Shades' in a frame I couldn't help but to spray paint sparkles on

Reconsidered Rug

2011-04-29T00:28:00.003-04:00

Inside

back

'This could be something better than a rug.'
Was a thought, when this was bought
But is carrying weight from morning till late
a step up from a foot there upon?

Arts Market

2011-04-26T17:35:00.003-04:00

A place to buy things directly from artists and see them at work.
Opening in June.
You will be able to find me and other wonderful artists/artisans here year round!
Details on location to follow!
http://www.artsmarket.ca/

Coffee Cuffs

2011-04-26T17:24:00.003-04:00

Love your cup.

Coffee Cuffs are made from vintage/recycled fabric and buttons.
They are all unique and one of a kind
You can find them at Tango Palace.

Thursday April 21

2011-04-19T12:48:00.003-04:00

Group of 30 art show celebrates the year anniversary of OZ studios. Among more than thirty local artists a few new pieces of mine will be there.

hand stiched things

2011-04-15T02:51:00.004-04:00

bat 2.5" by 1"

Triangle base 2 3/4" height 2.5 "

things for your collum

2011-04-06T22:32:00.005-04:00

shrink plastic charms printed with two of my illustrations. reverse/sides sprayed black. charms are fully resin coated.

RE furbished charm hangs from watch cog. eye coated with plastic bubble.

straight from the arts

2011-04-01T20:09:00.006-04:00

Piece donated to "Straight from the Arts" fundraiser to support a local youth group's media arts program.

More info

bows, skulls and shrinky dinks

2011-03-08T03:25:00.002-05:00

Hair bows

making things out of shrink plastic and other bits and pieces.

shrink plastic is the most amazing thing ever.

plastic skull fell victim to paint paper beads sparkles and other junk I was planning to throw out.

embroidery in progress

2011-02-23T23:25:00.002-05:00

Top design inspired by Rene Gruau illustration from 1940's issue of Bizarre magazine.
Bottom design inspired by illustrations from vintage book "La Vie Parisienne".

Both in progress.

Making Bags!

2011-02-23T23:07:00.005-05:00

I seem to have developed restless craft syndrome!

I will be making more of these bags to sell on Etsy. You can see the rest of the photos and details in the Sewing Project section!

Needle Time

2011-02-13T08:22:00.006-05:00

Move over every thing else, its time to get my granny on. This is my first attempt at embroidery. I ran out of red so I have yet to finish the snake and bow on the stockings. Curse my neighborhood for its lack of art supply stores! I have a few other embroidery projects on the go now!

Art Supply Pockets!

2011-02-12T08:23:00.003-05:00

Art Supply Pockets now available through my ETSY account!

Pen Caddy

2011-01-29T00:35:00.002-05:00

See more pictures and details in the jewelry/crafts section.

rods and shades

2011-01-13T11:58:00.001-05:00

Art Show 2010

2010-12-31T21:03:00.003-05:00

Painting( as well as other pieces) will be at Starving artist through january into feburary

Fishushi ll

2010-12-09T19:04:00.003-05:00

Printed on Floral Paper

in progress

2010-12-09T17:49:00.002-05:00

pyramid lady

2010-12-08T02:45:00.001-05:00

dressed head

2010-05-21T22:14:00.002-04:00

gift.

dimensional detail

2010-04-03T21:00:00.002-04:00

colour currently in progress

Dead Fish

2010-03-31T12:33:00.003-04:00

Attempt one at zombie fish sushi

Harley's Holiday

2010-01-02T14:51:00.002-05:00

Xmas gift for bat boy

scowl owl

2009-12-11T16:58:00.000-05:00

Go go gadget random markers found at work!

Art Show Pictures!!

2009-11-09T17:54:00.003-05:00

Photos from the Halloween Art Show at Starving Artist Cafe
Pics by local cutie David Waldman aka Kid With Camera

a human variable

2009-10-25T12:52:00.004-04:00

acrylic on newsprint.

and that was my most positive experience with fruit

2009-10-15T11:45:00.004-04:00

which does in no way relate to this drawing

frustration through detail

2009-10-09T03:19:00.006-04:00

both colored in one day somewhere in the time between something like 37 cigarettes

no think

2009-09-21T00:04:00.002-04:00

death by floral/puke

2009-09-13T18:10:00.007-04:00

Prints Available

Prints made for the art show below

ill take lots of pepper

2009-09-11T15:09:00.002-04:00

Acrylic on newsprint

did they really?

2009-08-30T22:52:00.003-04:00

Sketched out of complete disinterest in television whilst watching what seemed like a 'criminal minds' day on A&E with my dad.

try to think pretty thoughts

2009-08-29T11:49:00.004-04:00

-illustration
-sewn bits of string
-gems
-cut outs
-collage
-watercolor
-lace
-name in heart <3

pin up boy

2009-08-18T00:07:00.002-04:00

we all feel messy at least a few minutes a day

2009-08-17T20:29:00.003-04:00

..if you dont you certanly are not human.
I did these sketches while feeling messy.

shut up gender police

2009-08-04T11:03:00.004-04:00

(sparked by an unexpected comment on my works modesty)

I don't believe a woman can be wrong about her feelings on women, and what specific feelings or living choices a woman is to have. Or what a lack of or choice in modesty she feels to express to society. And i'm going to stop there.

Gummy up

2009-08-03T12:02:00.002-04:00

An oldie, I hate the background but enjoy this character

Artist Trading Cards

2009-07-30T13:41:00.002-04:00

Always check my Artist Trading Card Archive for new pieces, aswell as my received card section! Updated more frequently than this main page!!!!

In Progress

2009-07-27T00:45:00.003-04:00

I can not decide on colors yet. I hate decisions.

A modest history

2009-07-22T00:13:00.001-04:00

Dancing to the Oldies

2009-07-19T23:05:00.000-04:00

More To Come

woman

2009-07-17T12:40:00.001-04:00

Things Feet Do

2009-07-16T14:33:00.000-04:00

Intentionally, and not so intentionally.

a short story by lord dunsany

2009-07-11T02:31:00.004-04:00

One can always draw up company

2009-07-07T14:08:00.003-04:00

its a bird.. its a plane.. its a pin

2009-06-28T01:33:00.002-04:00

its underwear. . its a pin.. the tiny underwears are 1.5cm wide. see more pins under the jewelry and such section.

fluorescent lights and toilet bowls is no way to relax

2009-06-25T13:15:00.001-04:00

Two boots are better than one

2009-06-24T00:39:00.003-04:00

first page finished of my mini project

oops.

2009-06-23T03:47:00.001-04:00

I intend to make something of this sketch which i think is cute.

In the making

2009-06-21T08:53:00.004-04:00

A small book of erotic drawings.

Not me!

2009-06-14T08:59:00.004-04:00

There is a piece of eraser on this scan.
I sometimes wonder how many people have gotten re-directed from dictionary.com because they had spelled it wrong in the address bar.

Found : very old drawing

2009-06-13T21:13:00.001-04:00

and below: not so old drawing

paper boys fold easier

2009-06-11T00:58:00.007-04:00

Included but not shown here

protective life bubble
good intentions

big girls don't get stuck in dresses (or do they?)

2009-06-09T23:55:00.002-04:00

I do not consider tying bows smaller than a penny to be particularly easy

2009-06-08T20:52:00.005-04:00

paper plus glue is two

2009-06-06T23:53:00.002-04:00

ladies in hats

2009-06-06T00:29:00.002-04:00

glue sticking and making small shoes

2009-06-05T12:47:00.002-04:00

thank you 1930

2009-06-05T12:45:00.002-04:00

some old sketches

2009-06-05T12:17:00.002-04:00

Artist Trading Card Archive

2009-06-04T10:15:00.027-04:00

"human variable, variable. #1"

Artist Trading Cards are any medium which can be presented in 2.5 X 3.5 " size. Innovation is widely encouraged. Painting, collage, needle point, mixed media, etc. They are traded across the world by mail, between artists. These are all cards I have made, most of them have been traded already. It's an amazing and fun way to share and collect all types of art from all over the world for the cost of a postage stamp!

Catwoman for ATC Cartoon Swap

Daria for ATC Cartoon Swap

"An Alice"

"Sleep Walk"

Happy birthday to Crystal and Candice, these cards are my gift to them!

"Silver"

"Live Minimal"

"Thoughts and Dots"

"Dainty Things"

"Some Such"

"Fabric Drabness"

"Sold Foundations"

"Modern Drabness"

"Wander"

"A Bee"

"Red Bite"

"Super Nerves"

"Red Dot Black Babies"

"Hmpf"

"Snap!"

"Spits"

"I Tripped and Lost all my Apples!"

"Nerds Get Flushed"

"Flower"

"Red Dot Blue"

"Foxy Lady"

Jewelry Collections

2009-06-04T09:12:00.040-04:00

Reincarnated Vintage + Haberdashery

Resin Coated + Hand Painted Shrink Plastic

TIFF

Illustration

2009-06-04T03:06:00.025-04:00

Sketches

Published Illustrations

Split page advertisement with Kidwithcamera in Gasoline magazine

all images belong to Aminda Wood

Coffee Couture

2009-06-04T02:33:00.020-04:00

With varying textures and patterns, each Coffee Cuff has its own unique personality. Using recycled and vintage fabrics, the inside and outside color schemes are carefully chosen to create a style for each one.

Recycled buttons are then given a second life as an accent.

Coffee Cuffs operate on a Velcro system, the buttons are not functional. This allows for a greater sizing range for different cup sizes.

Click HERE for a list of retailers.

Custom colors, sizes and matching sets available by request!

My ATC collection (cards I have received in the mail)

2009-06-04T00:08:00.017-04:00

"Batgirl" by Brian, NY (see his work HERE)

"76 of 365" By Tammy, Florida (See her work HERE)

"Dancing Cats" by David, UK (See his work HERE)

"Spider Song" by Emily, Ontario, Canada (See her work HERE)

"Desperate Housewife" an interactive ATC by Margaret, South Africa (See her work HERE)

"Tourlou" by Lucie, Quebec City (See her work HERE)

"Little Punky Girl" (made just for me!!!) by Meg, SA, Texas (See her work HERE)

"Perfect Pearl" By Rebecca (see card below for info)

"Eat Your Vegetables" by Rebecca, Birmingham AL (See her work HERE)

"Tank Girl"(Made especially for me!!) by Amy, Seattle (See her work HERE)

"Not Today"(also made just for me!) by Laurie, Seattle (see her work HERE)

"The Super Net" by Elaine, NJ (See her work HERE)

"HimeGyaru" card by Kurai, Seattle WA (See her work HERE)

"Marilyn" Card by Glenda, SK Canada (See her work HERE)

"The Girls(transparency)" By Dar, NJ (See her work HERE)

These are all of the wonderful cards I have gotten in the mail this week, thanks to the inspiring and motivating community of ATC's! There are tons of talented artists to trade with and I will post all of the cards and artists links as I receive them.

Current Retailers

2008-07-06T01:44:00.005-04:00

Lazy Daisy's Cafe
1515 Gerrard St E
Toronto, ON

Mercury Espresso Bar
915 Queen Street East
Toronto, ON

Tango Palace
1156 Queen Street East
Toronto, ON

TIFF Bell Lightbox Store
350 King Street West
Toronto, ON

Redline
354 Queen st. E
Toronto, ON

Mahtay Cafe
241 St. Paul Street East
St. Catharines, ON

Embroidery

2000-04-19T13:32:00.005-04:00

Embroidered Horus

I removed the glass from this old frame and used
stuffing as filling behind the fabric.

some detail

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Embroidered Rene Gruau illustration from Bizzarre magazine
circa 194o's

in progress

complete

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Evil eye stitched on vintage fabric.

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Tiny bat symbol 1"X2.5"

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In progress

sewing projects

2000-02-23T22:29:00.010-05:00

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Art Supply Pockets!

Paintbrush, pen, marker, etc, travel case. Made from refurbished sheets and curtains!

A collection for TIFF, Inspired by Grace Kelly

1999-07-31T01:38:00.000-04:00

A selection of pieces from the collection Inspired by Grace Kelly, exclusively for TIFF Bell Lightbox.

Resin Coated Mini Art

1999-07-31T01:22:00.001-04:00

handmade etc.

1998-05-31T19:33:00.013-04:00

Coffee Cuffs

Recycled Art Supply Organizer

Recycled Fabric and Button Hair Bows

Handmade Bags (100% Recycled Fabric)

Hand Painted Boxes