March 21, 2018
12 March DIYs
March 21, 2018
Vanessa Smith
Vanessa Smith‘s work definitely swings towards to the eerie end of the spectrum, and I love that. The way she combines her own paintings with elements of photography feels fresh and unexpected, full of life but also voyeuristic.
The interiors in Smith’s paintings bring together the mysterious and the mundane, whether it be a deserted cafe or dimly-lit living room, these spaces are imbued with an eerie tension. Devoid of people, there are suggestions of life or habitation – a smoking cigarette, a glowing light, a door left ajar – all hint at a fractured narrative.
March 20, 2018
Spring ’18 Wardrobe Wish List
1/Cave Creek Tote 2/Easy Crop Tee
3/Kenzie Slingback Flat 4/Kimono Linen Jumpsuit
5/Love of My Life Dress 6/Maddie Eyelet Top
7/Maybe Baby Cotton Tee 8/Nightowl Sunglasses
9/Odile Earrings 10/Round Crossbody Bag
11/Skinny Denim Overalls 12/Wide-Leg Cropped Chambray Pants
March 20, 2018
Brooks Shane Salzwedel
Brooks Shane Salzwedel‘s illustrations explore the seemingly never-ending friction that exists between nature and urban development. His mediums of choice call out to both by using graphite, ink, oil pastel, and ink on various materials.
Shop Brooks Shane Salzwedel’s work
March 19, 2018
Luke O’Sullivan
Luke O’Sullivan‘s architecturally inspired sculptures and prints are endlessly fascinating. He uses screen printed drawings to create 2D and 3D works that explore undiscovered underground places.
Early interests in Nintendo games, maps, and science fiction movies contribute to the playful nature of my art. I like to describe my process as creating a lego set using my own hand drawn pieces. I use those pieces to create elaborate sculptures of cities, labyrinths and fantastical objects. Exploration and adventure are central to everything I make with each drawing and sculpture contributing to an ongoing catalogue of a strange invented world.
March 16, 2018
Biscuit Bags
This collection of biscuit bags and accessories based off of English biscuit tin classics made me smile! The range includes the Bourbon, custard cream, jammy biscuit, digestive, cookie, and gingerbread man. I appreciate how subtlety designed they are, you’d really need to be within a few feet to notice the detailing and be in on the joke.
March 16, 2018
Caroline Popham
Caroline Popham‘s paintings and collages act as a visual diary of sorts. Human habits, routines, and observations are denoted using abstract forms, gradations, and sequential rhythms while color translates mood and action. Popham is also a skilled graphic designer.
March 15, 2018
5 Things: In the Office
Glass Ruler Bundle
The Glass Ruler Bundle includes two rulers, one inch and one centimeter. Draw and measure with accuracy, the grid overlay allows for precise alignment when placed above an existing drawing. Also available individually.
Strip Tape Dispenser
This reinvented tool is as sculptural as it is functional. Referencing a packing tape dispenser, the handle allows it to sit in a pencil cup or on a desktop.
THE BOX
THE BOX is a perforated sheet metal box that allows people to define its usage, its airy appearance brings consistency of organization to the objects stored in its compartments. With two sizes, THE BOX can be variously arranged to fit your living or working spaces.
One Piece Organizer
With several available colors and three configurations to choose from, the One Piece Organizer is a win-win. Everyday office supplies will fit ‘The Classic‘, ‘The Architect‘ has room for bulky markers, pens, and drawing materials, and ‘The Geek‘ holds a phone, a tablet, and batteries.
BLOCK
Not cheap, but oh so beautiful. BLOCK comes 12, 13, and 15″ sizes to fit the latest design of MacBooks. The body is made from Statuario Marble from Carrara, Italy while the feet are polyethylene.
March 15, 2018
Ian Davenport
I’ve become increasingly fascinated by the effects of gravity on paint, in other words when an artist relies on the qualities of the medium and natural forces more than anything else in their creative process. Ian Davenport is a talented artist who flips and rotates his oversized works to achieve the desired result, whether that be streams of dripping and puddling paint or what appear to be perfectly shaped circles.
March 14, 2018
Futagami Key Rings
OJI Masanori and YAMAZAKI Yoshiki collaborated to design these solid brass Futagami key rings that are meant to make everyday life easier. Choose from three shapes – round, square, and hexagonal. (Tip: Place your house key closest to the plate, making it easy to find.)
