Behind The Scenes: The Westbound Collection
Behind The Scenes:
The Westbound Collection
Introducing the Westbound Toile Collection: A fresh take on the classic Toile de Jouy pattern, inspired by the beauty of the Texas Hill Country. This collection features hand-drawn scenes transformed into luxurious silk scarves, blending timeless elegance with rustic charm. Perfect for those who love tradition with a modern twist!
To honor our VIP Studio Insiders, we will be giving them early access to place their scarf & artwork orders on Friday, August 23rd, at noon CST. The doors will open to the public at 2pm CST. To become a VIP Studio Insider, click here!
The Inspiration:
When I first moved to Texas, my Louisiana heart struggled to find beauty in this new, unfamiliar landscape. I was blind to the stunning Hill Country, the blooming cacti, & the wildflowers that paint the fields.
But, my husband, a true Texan through & through, showed me the magic I was missing, & I’m so grateful for it. He’s taken me camping & traveling throughout the great state & onward, & he’s opened my eyes to something I otherwise would have overlooked. And now, our daughter gets to experience that same joy & appreciation.
I created this collection of pen & ink stippling drawings as an homage to the surrounding beauty I’ve witnessed for almost 15 years, & I can’t wait to release the “Westbound” toile scarf & collection to the world so soon!
Toile de Jouy:
Growing up, my mom adorned my bedroom in a beautiful yellow & blue Toile fabric. I remember tracing each delicate motif on my bedspread with my fingers as I drifted off to sleep—it was a pattern that captivated me even from a young age.
Fast forward to today, and it’s no surprise that I felt inspired to incorporate this traditional design into my work. A little history lesson: Toile de Jouy originated in 18th-century France, known for its intricate scenes of animals, people, and pastoral landscapes. I’ve taken this timeless style and added my own modern twist, blending the elegance of Toile with the rustic charm of the Texas Hill Country that I’ve grown to love over the past 15 years.
My Westbound Toile Scarf features hand-drawn scenes in pen and ink stippling of the region: agave and cacti, a cozy log cabin, a classic windmill, and a heartfelt image of my husband fishing in a lake. Each element was carefully created in pen and ink, then vectorized into a Toile pattern. To bring it all together, I added a soft watercolor wash to the paintings, which will also be available for purchase alongside the scarves.
I’m so excited to share this collection with you!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
The Westbound Scarf & accommodating artwork will be available on Sunday, August 25th. A limited-quantity of each color way in the scarves will be available to purchase. VIP Studio Insiders will receive early access with a passcode at 10am CST to shop (2 hours before the public).
This silk scarf is $135.
A limited run will be available in each color way.
34" L × 34" W
100% Silk Twill
Digitally printed
Hand-rolled edges
Dry Clean Only.
Will ship out 2-4 days after purchase.
The scarves will be available in two stunning colorways: a classic blue on an off-white background, and a vibrant burnt orange, perfect for UT Longhorns fans and fall gamedays!
Whether you’re about to become the owner of a CoCo Zentner Art scarf or you already have a painting in your home, I would love to see how you style your scarf and art! Please either email your photo to me at info@cocozentner.com or tag me @cocozentner_art on Instagram (or both for brownie points!)!
May these pieces continue to bring light and love into your life.
All the best,
CoCo
Until next time,
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