Betsy Walton‘s paintings make me feel introspective and curious and all of those other FEELINGS art can bring out of the woodwork. When I dig into her work I can almost see her brushstrokes working out something that’s been of her brain/soul/heart and I really, really love that. If you do too you should check out her shop and bring a piece home.
Meike Harde‘s Wooden Aquarelle looks like everything and nothing all at once. The Milky Way? Yup. Rainbow sherbet? Sure. Blown up photos of watercolor palettes? Yes. But what is it really? Liquid pigments poured on bare wooden surfaces that randomly created color gradients is what. Harde then uses these transformed pieces of wood in the building of wall panels, floor tiles, and furniture.
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Karen Gunderson‘s Water immediately caught my attention with its extreme lights and darks. So much so that I immediately guessed the series was maybe a study in graphite or charcoal… BUT NO. These pieces are all composed of oils on either linen or board.
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This week on Design Crush:
We picked out ten fresh pieces of art for your walls for you in Print Edition: September.
Eleanor Bolton‘s cotton-based statement jewelry is incredible.
Sungsoo Kim‘s melancholy art was spot-on for this week’s emotions.
See a beautiful selection of brown leather bags for you to tote this fall in Brown Bag Bunch.
Jack Hogan‘s wood and acrylic art mimics another kind of art. Amazing.
Architectural drawings from Minty Sainsbury that really make you focus.
I threw a little outdoor autumn harvest party and created a playlist for you!
You need to see Maryam Ashkanian’s Sleep Series because words won’t do.
Design Crush elsewhere:
Your backyard really, really needs a fire pit this fall – trust me.
The day after Labor Day is fair game for Halloween and I’m starting off with October-inspired art.
I’m so ready for fall – does my plaid obsession give it away??
Maryam Ashkanian‘s Sleep Series, a collection of pillows with images of sleeping people sewn onto their surfaces, is an expression of the mysteries of the dream world. Ashkanian describes the pillow as a canvas for dreams and the universe of possibilities waiting beyond.
Minty Sainsbury, who is a frontrunner for Best Name Ever, is also a talent with pencil and paper. Architectural drawings specifically. Check out this series of famous landmarks, each with their neighboring buildings ghosted out. Sainsbury really forces you to focus on the detailed architecture by segregating each structure.
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Art that mimics… paint swashes and drips? Yes! Jack Hogan‘s acrylic on wood sculptures do just that by taking on a new dimension and leaning themselves languidly against walls or casually standing in the middle of the floor. And the response they create is kind of like that hot guy at last weekend’s party – the one that you couldn’t stop staring at.
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You know I’m a sucker for some monotone art, pair that up with Sungsoo Kim‘s melancholy subjects and it’s the perfect formula. These oil and acrylic on canvas pieces are matched so well in mood and appearance and I just can’t get enough of them.
An Empty Belly by Allana Cavanagh // Arctic Night by Stellaire Studios // Austin Leaf Map by Holstee // Hello, Yellow by Easy, Tiger // Make It Handmade by Schafer Design
Motorcycle Patent Print by Patent Prints // Owl’s Snowy Flight by Natalie Wargin // Plaid Flag by Nick Nelson // Watermelon by Lu West Studio // Foxes of the World Field Guide by Kate Dolamore Art
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This week on Design Crush:
Modern, functional ceramic pieces from Recreation Center.
New jewelry, accessories, and home goods from Son of a Sailor.
Elise Morris‘ abstract paintings remind me of sunlight through leaves.
I’m crazy about Gift Shop Brooklyn‘s leather goods!
Sam Kalda’s Men and Cats series is the way to my heart.
My backyard is finally ready for some outdoor living!
Though temporary, Martin Kruck’s Body Language is impactful.
I’d rather be in one of these bath tubs.
Such great themes behind the mixed media of Christine Lantz.
Design Crush elsewhere:
Check out four ways to celebrate fall with an easy picnic!
And on that note, it’s nearly time to bring on the plaid.