Silhouette portraits are symbolic of family, celebration and an era of elegance, and simpler times

At first you may find this not much different than most blogs. But if you read on, you will join me on my journey which includes my family, places I visit, and people I meet. I am very grateful to share my art and consider it an honor to give something to people who have never seen how a silhouette is created or even had their silhouette done before. I love hearing the stories of those who may have posed for a silhouette years ago, at their elementary school, fair, or an amusement park. Some have shared, they still have their silhouette framed and hanging on their wall at home or their mom's wall. Others say it's in a scrapbook or put away in a box. What amazes me, is these stories always come from a good place and people cherish them and hold on to them for many years.
Silhouette art is unique and fun.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Busy Weekend Coming Up

This coming weekend is going to be a busy one for Sylhouettes by Sylvia. A wedding on Saturday night is on my calendar at the Historic Fullerton Ballroom. A beautiful venue. I anticipate this one to be a fun group. On Saturday a double header, a 1st Birthday Party at Hillcrest Park in Fullerton another fun group. Babies and more babies. Fun, fun, fun. Then to finish up the weekend, a wedding set in beautiful Calamigos Ranch in Malibu. An elegant and romantic setting for a evening wedding reception. I can't wait to do silhouettes for these events. I am excited and honored to be a part of everyone of these special days.

Monday, April 25, 2011

Email Photos, I cut silhouettes








Often times I will get a call to do a silhouette for someone wCheck Spellingho just can't find a way to meet up with me, or get to the next local fair. The best solution is to send me a photo of their loved on or self to get a silhouette done. Or for their wedding party and I will send the silhouette back to them in the mail. Here's a couple of examples of emailed photos and silhouettes I have mailed back to the the happy receiver. Just in time for Mother's Day or special event they want and need a silhouette.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Thanks again for really making the volunteer event ROCK.

We secured Sylvia to be both our entertainment and recognition part of our Annual Volunteer Recognition event. Our highly valued volunteers watched Sylvia weave her special magic with her scissors and were utterly delighted to receive a special keepsake as an expression of our appreciation. "SylhouettesbySylvia" served as fun ice breaker as our volunteers and clients mingled around her to watch each other getting their silhouettes done. We feel that Sylvia's presence greatly contributed to making this years event memorable!
Ruth Weaver,
Board Member. Shanti Orange County

Friday, April 15, 2011

Volunteers deserve a Silhouette by Sylvia


For all the work a volunteer does throughout the year, the time given, true altruism. Community leaders and givers. Nothing asked for in return, the pure simple giving. I must say. I applaud their efforts. April 16th, 2011 Shanti Orange County the Agency with the Giving Heart, will acknowledge and honor their volunteers. A non profit agency who serves the HIV/AIDS community with services to help people living with HIV disease, cope and manage their lives. Shanti OC provides case management, mental health services, support groups, lectures on how to access HIV medical treatment, and medications to live a longer and healthier and a better quality of life. They save lives. I think this is awesome. But on Sat. April 16th this is about the volunteers and how much they are appreciated. Sylhouettes by Sylvia will be there cutting silhouettes for these wonderful folks. I am honored to be able to spend my time with such devoted people to a cause that most tend to not want to discuss or acknowledge for a variety of reasons. My scissors and paper are held high to you.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Spring,Weddings,and Birthdays




Weddings and Birthdays, this is the season. Springtime and summer the excitement begins. I look forward to being able to be a part of special days ahead. Bridal Expos and Fairs are just as fun too. As brides to be are planning their weddings, cake tasting, make-up trials, d.j.'s, photo booths, photography specials and food tasting. So many decisions to make. The wedding excitement and to be there on the very day of the wedding. It leads up to one amazing day.