via www.kellyreemtsen.com
I haven’t been so excited about an artist’s work in quite some time. Here we see colour, content and thick juicy brush strokes. Check out more on Kelley’s website.
April 16, 2010
Adding unpredictability to the traditional portrait photography formula, Touching Strangers invites strangers to have their picture taken. Catch is, they have to touch. New York photographer Richard Renaldi states, “Emotions captured are both genuine and honest…. there is unlimited potential for new relationships with almost everybody passing by.”
What’s interesting is that some people look at home, while others are out of body. Embrace or repel?
Richard Renaldi, from Touching Strangers
Thanks for the hot tip Melanie.
Categories: artsy.
April 7, 2010
Teapot by Lowri Davies
I always have my eye out for a good sketch. Even better when Welsh ceramic designer Lowri Davies successfully marries hand drawn elements and elegant china. More tea sets, vessels and vases on her website.
Categories: artsy.
March 10, 2010
Her favorite spot to collect “art supplies” is in Hawaii. Not what you might think. Longobardi, an art prof at Georgia State University trolls the world’s coastlines in search of marine debris for her art exhibits. The gallery viewer is encouraged to reconcile between the gorgeous photographs of Hawaii and web-like installations made from the refuse collected there, reminding us to consider the connection between humans, land, sea and the industrial machine.
Read her artist’s statement or visit her website.
Images: Dave Rothstein (top) www.pamlongobardi.com (bottom)
Categories: artsy.
March 2, 2010
A new recipe on the way… any guesses?
travel inspired recipe
Categories: artsy, flavor of the week, on the road.
February 24, 2010
dresses by Holly Stalder
I’m inspired by this fashion designer from Portland, Oregon. Stalder’s designs begin with her favored raw materials: salvaged antique fabrics and trims. Modern designs with a hint of the past, and what great photography for an independent designer! Her Etsy Shop and website.
Categories: artsy.
February 12, 2010
Looking east Feb 12th
totally different picture to the west, Feb 12th
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February 9, 2010
Here’s a good question – should designers know how to draw?
Have you ever had a craving to see what it would feel like to be an art student? Ever wanted to try your hand at life drawing? The UVic Visual Arts department offers Life Drawing Sessions that are open to the public. Feb 13, 20, 27 10am-1pm. All skill levels welcome.
Visiting artist lectures are also open to the public. If you are interested in art and are looking to expand your point of view, these evenings are invaluable.
More info on both of the above here.
Beth Campbell 1997
Beth Campbell 1997 (the drawing, not the model)
December 22, 2009
Cut a magazine page lengthwise into 9 strips, 3/4″ wide.
Leave 3 of the strips full length.
Cut 1″ off 3 of the strips.
Cut 2″ inches off 2 of the strips.
Cut the last strip down to 3 1/2″.
Last minute wrapping emergency? Got a few old magazines hanging around? Turn a magazine page into a bow! I love that you can choose a less traditional colour palette and turn an old idea into a new one.
magazine gift bow instructions
Cut a magazine page lengthwise into 9 strips, 3/4″ wide.
Leave 3 of the strips full length.
Cut 1″ off 3 of the strips.
Cut 2″ inches off 2 of the strips.
Cut the last strip down to 3 1/2″.
Twist each strip to form a double loop and adhere it in the center. Shape the last, little short strip into a circle and secure it.
Place the 3 longest pieces on top of each other, spacing them evenly as you layer and securing as you go. I used a dab of glue stick and it worked like a charm. Add the next two groups of pieces in the same fashion. Final step, stick the loop into the center.
Use old maps, charts, paper bags… and get that wrapping finished! At least if the present’s not so hot, you can at least brag about making the bow.
Categories: artsy.
December 21, 2009
While I get caught up in the Christmas rush, here is a teaser for tomorrow’s tutorial. Love this Recycled Gift Bag from Chinchilla Media spotted on Design Sponge.
Categories: artsy.
November 24, 2009
Check it out! The Beth Campbell Creative Shop is now open, with 2 limited edition collections of greeting cards and custom greeting cards. This venture sprouted from my roots as an artist, putting pencil/paint/pen to paper. May that inspire you to skip that next email and share a hand-written note with a friend or loved one. More personal stationary items and gift tags to come!
October 30, 2009
It’s time to carve some pumpkins! Lacking inspiration? Check out Flickr member SoundsGood’s top 25 favorite pumpkin carving designs. Martha always has something decent going on, but these and these are the best I’ve seen.
Carving inspiration
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September 15, 2009
Found this photographer on Flickr today. I’ve always been somewhat obsessed with the colour and texture of those old rounded vacation photographs. Technology is great and all, but so is nostalgia.
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