Posts Tagged ‘artists’
Little Owl Design
Marcello de Simone and Bruce Wayland created Little Owl Design in 2009 and both share interests in the fine arts, as well as art history, fashion, and of course, design. In the series “Altered Perspectives” they take fairly ordinary plates and pair them with paintings to create an extraordinary new look for upcycling with a […]
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The Balbusso Twins
Twin sisters Anna and Elena Balbusso of Milan, Italy are the creators of these lovely illustrations. They have been published by many companies and publishers around the world in everything from ads, children’s books, newspapers, and magazines to classic novels, the first few are from “Eugene Onegin”. They have been awarded the Gold Medal in […]
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Cristian Girotto
Although I am not usually big on fashion photography, I came across these gorgeous photos and thought they deserved a share. These photos are the end result of high-end retoucher Cristian Girotto of Paris, France. What’s a retoucher you ask? It’s someone who with pencil, knife, or brush alters a negative or positive after developing […]
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Cerise Doucède
These shots take days to set up but the result is worth it. Cerise Doucède creates magical and mysterious moments out of everyday mundane situations. Ideas just out of reach, overwhelming situations in life, and endless possibilities are imagined. To learn and see more visit her website . Click images to enlarge. pb Images:Cerise Doucède […]
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Robert Townsend
I was blown away when I saw these incredible paintings by Robert Townsend. Yes, all are paintings using either watercolor or oil. They depict nostalgic situations and minutiae of mid-century life of American, with a nod to California in particular since Townsend is a native of the state. See and learn more here. pb […]
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A Pale Palette
Artist and stylist Thea Beasley found this building, previously owned by the Board of Education, in a suburb of Atlanta and has spent the last 20 years bringing it to the glorious loft that it is today. by using a creamy white background and neutrals Beasley created a canvas for her collections and furnishings. The rich […]
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Holiday Photo Contest
Calling all photographers! I have just received great news from Ken T. in Web Relations, of DE Real Estate, that you could win $500 for your holiday photos! Douglas Elliman, the largest real estate brokerage in the New York metropolitan area, wants you to share your snaps of “What does ‘Home for the Holidays’ mean […]
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Up Close
Macro photography allows us to view what we might never see on our own and perhaps reminds us to never take even the smallest creature for granted. These talented photographers give us an up close glimpse into our incredible world. Visit the websites below to discover much more. pb via via via
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Cadavre Exquis by Jules Julien
We featured the work of French designer and artist Jules Julien in an earlier post and these works, Cadavre Exquis/Exquisite Cadaver are just as captivating as the previous ones. These are digital pigment prints on paper and are hauntingly beautiful, as is the rest of his work. pb Spotted on jesu
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Innes McDougall
Wonderful works by Scottish illustrator Innes McDougall. To see and learn more about the artist visit the website. pb Spotted on Deviant Art
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