Welcome All Misfits!

Welcome to Laughing Goddess Designs!

~ aka The Land of Misfit Art ;-) ~

 

Welcome to Laughing Goddess Designs.....oh, wait. I guess I already said that...LOL! But, then, that pretty much sums things up! It is my mission to spread more kindness and acceptance through my work - including all imperfections or mistakes...such as repeating oneself :-P

I like mashups and opposites - blending things together in unlikely ways. That's how I am as a person - I'm made up of a lot of things blended together in unlikely ways. That's what it means to be human.

I am on a journey of self discovery and self expression. There is a well known saying, "You must be the change you want to see in the world." I believe these words to be more important now than ever before. My wish is that we all could accept one another, differences and all. I wish that emotional and mental health issues were more widely embraced and discussed. And I believe that these issues are intertwined. 

My art is how I communicate my thoughts and feelings. I am able to connect with others because they recoginze a little bit of themselves in my work. That's how conversations begin. So that is how I am trying to be the change that I wish to see. The more that we talk about what we have in common, the more that we can see that we also share the similar fears and hopes. If I can share my imperfections and fears honestly, I hope to inspire others to do the same.

What makes each of us stand apart is also what makes us beautiful. If that sounds good to you, then join my Creepy Crew. Get a front row seat for my roller coaster journey. But if your own roller coaster is already hair raising, check out some of my work - you might see a corkscrew or two that look familiar to you ;-)

Remember, we are all in this together <3

 


 

Welcome Spring!

 

Spring is here! March 19 begins the season of growth and reawakening. As we welcome spring, there is also St Patrick's day to look forward to as well as Easter. As a matter of fact, Easter is on March 31st this year! This month is jam packed with celebrations. Did you know that, in the midst of all this, March is also Women's History Month?

Part of my journey over the last few years has been an exploration of who I am and what is important to me. Naturally, being a woman is a big part of my self reflection - you can see it in my art. As I have gotten older, my views on equality have been what motivates me the most. Recently, as a result of the current political environment, I have become increasingly feminist. Gender equality and bodily autonomy are HUGE priorities for me.
 

Frida Kahlo for Vogue, 1939Thinking about recognizing the acheivements of women, I immediately thought of Frida Kahlo. Frida (1907-1954) was a Mexican surrealist artist in the early 20th century. Although she was a successful painter in her own right, she was often overshadowed by her more famous muralist husband, Diego Rivera. Frida had many hardships in her life that could have ended her career before it even started. In addition to having polio as a child, Frida was in a devestating trolley accident when she was 18 that left her in constant pain and bedridden at many points in her life. Through surgeries, a miscarriage and plenty of heartache, she kept painting and engaged in political activism. Her work is raw and honest, inThe Two Fridas, 1939 spite of AND shaped by her obstacles.


Frida Kahlo has been a huge hero of mine for a long time - long before my feminism kicked in. Her art inspires me and influences much of my work. But it's her perseverance and will to create no matter that inspires me to keep creating and trying to make the world a little bit nicer. Happy Women's History Month!!

Photos: (left) Frida Kahlo for Vogue, 1939, (right) The Two Fridas, 1939

 

 

 


Check This Out!!

Spring is a time of renewal and rejuvenation, so I am really working on rejuvenating my work! In addition to creating new pieces, I have many unfinished babies that need my attention. One of those babies is "Sloth" a part of a series depicting the 7 Deadly Sins. While this baby is in the final stages, it is part of a series...and I still have 6 more to go! Lol! I really love her and I'm really excited about this series. What do you think? Do you like the idea? I welcome feedback and suggestions - it helps motivate me to press on!

The 7 sins not your cup of tea? If it's a little too heavy for you, I have lots of other sweet babies that might be more your style. Check out some prints, like these and others, in my shop and give them a home. Every little bit helps me and all my little misfits - including the babies yet to come!

Misery Loves Company - Happy printOne Love print

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ATTENTION MISFITS AND FREE SPIRITS!

Things are changing at Laughing Goddess Designs: The Art of Georgie Pratt. Misery and the gang are working hard to put together some fun and exciting things for you! (I'm just along for the ride! Lol!) There are lots of new projects in the works and brand new adventures in an ever changing world. More prints and originals are being added as well as lots of other fun swag. With dolls in charge, it's never boring! Join our creepy crew and you'll be in the know as soon as things are unveiled!

JOIN NOW!

 

Oh, and please be patient and bear with us. A crazy cat lady artist and a bunch of misfit creepy cute dolls running a website is a lot like herding cats...things may not always be neat and tidy, but they sure will be interesting!