Posts Tagged ‘arts’
Moki
Having spent her childhood between two nature preserves in Brilon, Germany had to serve as inspiration for the artist Moki. Her relationship and understanding of the landscapes surrounding her is evident in the surreal paintings that often depict humans being one with or emerging from nature. To see more of her work, which also includes […]
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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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Artist in Residence
Melbourne-based artist Kirra Jamison is lucky enough to occupy this two story warehouse building which provides plenty of room for her studio on the bottom floor and her open plan living space on top. Jamison has filled the space with colorful art, accessories, and plants, not to mention a swing. Who doesn’t want a swing […]
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Christina Papagianni
These stunning illustrations by Greece-based Christina Papagianni, a.k.a. XRIS, are provocatively full of raw emotions and innuendo. Her attention to detail allows you to feel as though you can really see into the eyes of her subjects and share their feelings. See more of her work on Deviant Art. pb
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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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Tags: Anna and Elena Balbusso, artists, arts, awards, color, Eclectic Living, Eugene Onegin illustrations, Gold medal for illustration, Handmaid's Tale illustrations, illustration, literature, Louisville KY, Society of Illustrators
Finding Vivian Maier
I did a post a little over a year ago about the ever intriguing Vivian Maier, the fiercely secretive nanny that was also a phenomenal street photographer, even her closest friends had no idea of her hobby. She would travel the streets of primarily New York where she captured the “real” people and situations of […]
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Tags: archived photographs, Art, art world, artist, arts, Finding Vivian Maier, Mid-Century, photography, street photographer
Mydeadpony
My Dead Pony a.k.a. Raphaël Vicenza of Brussels, Belgium, is a self taught artist that mixes digital media,watercolors, and sketches to create these works that are heavily influenced by graffiti, fashion, and street art. While beautiful they also touch on various topics or feelings that are common to many. Visit his website to learn and see […]
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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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Cally Whitman
Cally Whitman, a talented photographer from New Zealand, is another one of those artists that somehow capture the human emotions of animals, emotional moments of humans, and the mysteries of ordinary landscapes. Visit her website to choose your favorites. pb From her website… ‘Thoughts on Ordinary ThingsUnpromising subjects are presented in an ideal […]
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