Archive for May, 2011
Walls. Where to Start?
Walls. They separate, they divide – they define space. And they are a blank canvas to create something out of nothing. Why look at a wall as just a wall – when it is truly so much more? To inspire you today I gathered a group of inspiring walls. Enjoy and happy Tuesday. Hope your weekend break [...]
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Fine Art All Around Us.
I’m keeping it simple with some of my favorite pieces from the SF Fine Art Fair. From the Susan Spiritus Gallery in Newport Beach we are honored with the visual talents of Susan Burnstine …and Hiroshi Watanabe. Robert Greene Fine Arts in Mill Valley brought us James Shay. I’m going to have to write a lot of [...]
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Galleries and Chicken Coops
Glitter? Stolen Images? Damn…this piece by Kirstine Roepstorff kicks some serious booty. Via The McLoughlin Gallery in San Francisco. Is there anything more fun than a rocking chicken coop? Mid century design with modern esthetics. Lucky chicken. I found this little ditty on Jetson Green. Suddenly I feel like going on vacation. Hmmm…I could spend all [...]
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Clouds and Consumerism
TWO IS BETTER THAN ONE The soft tones and calm energy give this quiet piece by Bornard a magical quality. From Michelle Muldrow on 20×200 – Garden Delights. If you get a chance – please read the description. It’s an interesting perspective on the vast consumerism in this country. The image of the plant in [...]
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Things to Be Happy About: Art
Yeah yeah I know – more dots. These are from Alicia Berger from Grand Image. Oh dots you speak to me…you do. From the Chronicle Books Blog – “Seeing Type Out There“. Do you ever have a creative block? Can’t get past it? I’m the featured writer today on Artonomy and I talk about just [...]
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3-D Galleries Go On-line
This is truly Good Enough To Read Everyday. I think someone is onto something. While there are many on-line galleries where artists post their original art for sale and some contact information – Utherversetakes the on-line gallery into a 3-D world. Described like this, “art and technology are coming together online. Utherverse-a 3D world -offers [...]
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Break The Rules
My love affair with banners continues. I didn’t post this already did I? Oh my – well it’s so good it bears repeating. A Banner Flag Pendent from the shop of Mujoyas from Argentina. I found this jewel, Ponyo, on Imagekind from the shop of James Bacon. The colors are so rich and enticing. Not [...]
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How To Start a Weekend 101
Here is how I am starting my weekend. From id-iom and London Street Art Design. Wow – Chia Pets have improved. These ceramic pieces were just showcased at the Milan Furniture Fair – from Tania da Cruz. This weekends Pop-Up Kitchen is Modern Ethiopian Food: “Come join us at Guerilla Cafe in Berkeley where you [...]
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Pop and Color from UK Illustrator
Dale Edwin Murray creates images that are topical and humorous delighting his audience with illustrations that reflect today’s styles and newsworthy items. This well designed poster from the Fast Food series takes a ubiquitous image like French Fries and makes them decorative. Backstabber uses an often used quote and renders it into a visual representation. [...]
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