July 21, 2017

Hands of Time Sanding Disc Clocks

 

Each clock in the Hands of Time series has a unique face made from a sanding disc that was previously used by designers from the Design Academy Eindhoven. The discs are worn through use, and over time each one becomes a fingerprint of each designers work that’s then turned into a functional object that can be given a new life. It’s clear that the materials each designer works with greatly impacts the resulting wear and tear, which leaves me wondering what was created with each disc.

 

 

 

 

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July 21, 2017

Lucy Augé

 

Lucy Augé‘s paintings focus on one of my favorite subjects – botanicals! Her work feels fast and interpretive, entirely in the moment.

I want to capture the mood of the season, through documenting and repeating the image that nature is showing us at the time. Repeatedly painting one plant over and over, you reavaluate what you just saw. By creating these into large scale pieces you are left with a large painting but seen through the details and shapes plants form together, when grown in their natural habitat. The materials I use to create the work are picked out each season, colours reflecting the mood. It creates a timeline of what was felt at the time and what was being shown by nature.

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July 20, 2017

Eleonor Boström

 

Eleonor Boström is a ceramicist and illustrator who splits her time between Stockholm and San Francisco, in between creating all of these magical creatures with great function that is. The sculptural utility goods, as she calls them, play the role of planter, pincushion, match holder, and more all while remaining ridiculously adorable!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted In accessories, create, house and home, living, sculpture
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July 19, 2017

Justyna Kisielewicz

 

Summer immediately takes me back to my teenage years – is it like that for everyone? Polish-born, California dwelling artist Justyna Kisielewicz has the knack for capturing that feeling in vibrant oil paintings. Bold color combinations, pop culture references, and Kisielewicz’s unique style lend a sexy vibe to what’s otherwise completely innocent subject matter.

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July 18, 2017

18 Places to Find Free Art

Gratisography

Art plays a huge role in our lives, but when it comes to decorating it can end up at the bottom of the list. (You know, after things like furniture.) I did some digging and rounded up 18 resources that will cater to all of your art needs with vintage illustrations, LIFE photography, and more! A few are a little less polished than others and require more digging for that perfect image, but they’re all treasure troves of legal art free-ness. Think outside of the 8×10 and consider printing large scale black and white engineering prints, repeating the same print in one frame, embellishing with further editing, or adding elements like paint or embroidery.

 

Picography

 

The Graphics Fairy

 

LIFE Photo Archive

 

New Old Stock

 

Kaboompics

 

Jay Mantri

 

StockSnap.io

 

Public Domain Photos

 

Unsplash

 

Morguefile

 

Library of Congress

 

Life of Pix

 

The British Library

 

freestocks

 

Good Design is Good Business

 

Agence Eureka

 

Negative Space

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July 18, 2017

Rowan Mersh

 

Rowan Mersh is a multi-media sculptor epitomised by his ability to take ordinary materials and transform them into the extraordinary. From textile sculptures to kinetic and interactive installations, Mersh’s pieces bridge the realms of art, design, and fashion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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July 17, 2017

Courtney Wotherspoon

 

Being an illustrator is one thing, being an illustrator with a wide breadth of talent and range of styles like Courtney Wotherspoon is another entirely. The Toronto-based artist’s portfolio is overflowing with portraits, comedic collections, and food that looks so good your mouth will water.

 

 

 

 

 

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July 13, 2017

[paper.]

 

There’s not much to [paper.]‘s backpack and tote, and that’s where the beauty lies. These minimally designed, water-repellant bags are made from waterproof paper and hemp straps in Berlin. They have a leather-like texture and can be worn or carried in any weather conditions. Fantastic sustainable products from a super-transparent company!

 

 

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July 13, 2017

Vivienne Strauss

 

Three words: birds. driving. cars. Vivienne Strauss‘ affection for the small animals is apparent in her meticulously executed collages, each with a sense of whimsy. The surface of another planet, plants and other ephemera strapped to the roofs of cars and trucks, and tiny feathered friends having a rest inside teacups all find a home inside Vivienne’s lovely art.

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