Artist Aurora Robson sees things differently than most. She sees art in what most would deem trash. By taking old magazine clippings – among other things – she creates intricate, detailed works of art that are both colorful and imaginative. I don’t know about you, but I could spend hours dissecting these pieces and find something new each minute. Check out her site for more “experiments” and creations.
This illustrated fruit by Sarah King is incredible. It would be so painful to watch it slowly spoil.
I came across LIsa Solomon’s work last week and instantly fell in love. This lady has some incredible talent and I’d gladly plaster my home with her art. I can’t pick out one aspect of her work that strikes me, it’s more that it gives me an all around good feeling – and who doesn’t want to feel that way as often as possible?
Walter Martin and Paloma Muñoz work as a team to create some of the most innovative, breathtaking art I’ve seen in recent memory. Specifically their Travelers series which is some of their latest work. Martin and Muñoz have taken snow globes and created moments that you’re sure to remember. Some are are filled with sadness, others everyday moments happening in the “snow.” All have a very serene quality which lends itself nicely to the emotions created by the artists.
The Pantone Pen Print is one of the coolest, most original ideas I’ve seen in awhile. Daniel Eatock actually completed the project back in 2006, but I’ve only just heard about it. It consisted of one complete set of Letraset TRIA Pantone markers arranged in the color spectrum and left for one month sitting on their uncapped points on a stack of 500 sheets of uncoated white paper. The results were incredible. The ink bled through 73 sheets of the paper. The numbering of each sheet corresponds to its position within the stack furthest from the top (i.e. 1/73, etc.). The pricing also corresponded similarly with 1/73 valued at £1, 2/73 at £2, etc. Of course by now everything has been sold out for ages, but I think a little home experimentation and patience might be in order on my part…
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Samples, Seconds & Surprises is an amazing Etsy shop I stumbled across recently and absolutely adore. “Samples” are pieces with new glazes, “Seconds” are slightly imperfect pieces and “Surprises” are just that. I especially love the Gourmet Collection which reintroduces the disposable tin food container in fine porcelain. The color choices are spot on – these fun pieces just wouldn’t look right in anything other than vibrant, bright hues.
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short stories are original etchings by artist Laura Zeck. Zeck has created a sort of visual vocabulary made up of almost 300 etchings that you can choose from to create an art print, greeting card or book. Each picture can tell a piece of your story or be the story in and of itself. Personalization in it’s easiest form.
John Clark. *sigh* He has the most amaaazing prints of sexy, sultry women screened over pages torn from old books. I’m at a loss for words, I mean the man has thirteen pages at his Etsy shop chalk full of prints that I’m dying to have. To make them all the bettter, each image has a snarky line like She belonged to a different breed and The evening was a triumph. He is most definitely my hero of the day.
I will agree that NECCO Wafers are pretty to look at in all their pastel glory, but I for one cannot stand to eat those disks of pure sugar. They literally make my teeth hurt. That’s why Baltimore-based artist Denise Tassin’s beautiful and intricate drawings on the wafer itself is an amazing use of canvas space to me. Tassin uses a variety of pens, including fine-tipped Sharpies, to create miniature works of wonder in her Sole NECCO collection. Tassin has a wide range of inspiration she reaches to for her drawings – from scientific diagrams found in biology books to dolls and Santas. After the mini-art is complete, it’s repackaged and sealed for sale.
(Thanks yumsugar!)
SQFT has some incredible rotating art and prints are generally one sale through the site.
The Gallery is owned and operated by Aaron Durnin and Kathleen Losche, who aim to use it as a conduit for emerging artist and designers in the Nashville area. Their focus is on two- and three-dimensional contemporary art. SQFT also features an ongoing exhibit of Aaron’s furniture and metalworks. Twelve shows are held per year with the openings on the first Saturday of each month.
Luxery Apartments by Julie Rothman
Shore by Julie Rothman
Chandelier by Julie Rothman