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What?! Kids are creating this amazing art installation "The Obliteration Room" developed by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama for the Queensland Art Gallery. Starting as a blank room painted nearly all white, it grows and changes daily under the hands of little visitors charged with applying colorful stickers in the shape of dots....
What started as a blank canvas has quickly become "obliterated" with color and shape.
The interactive exhibit runs until March 2012.
Seen in Time Magazine.
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I have been doing a lot of thinking lately about investing in not only a better, more professional grade camera but taking an amateur photography class so I can actually make good use out of said expensive camera. It would be great to take amazing photos of my project installs, day to day musings, and inspiration for this here blog. I'm not saying I'll ever even come close to a professional, I admire the true experts out there and my expertise lies elsewhere, but you know what I mean. For the time being I can use this pretty cheat sheet to take a stab at taking better pics....
image by Miguel Yatco, Living in the Stills. You can purchase the print at Zazzle.
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I love the graphic and structured style of Noah Loesberg. He is inspired by the lower order of architecture - the elements of street level construction. It's edgy, raw and just plain cool. Check out his work at RHV Fine Art now through June 12.
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I am in love with the work of Valerie Galloway. inspired by old family portraits and cinema, she has created pieces that are just blowing me away! I would place these in my home as well as those spaces of my clients. They are vintage and modern at once so I think they would fit in wonderfully in really any setting. Do you see a bit of nostalgic playing cards in the women's faces? I do. There is a hint of French too. And those red tights are to die for.
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I've got Fall on the brain. These beautiful illustrations feel like home in Autumn to me. They are honest and authentic and just plain lovely. From Native Vermont on Etsy, these illustrations are inspired by the view from the artist's window in Salisbury, Vermont and his time at the forest and lake. I would love to be there right now seeing the same inspiration he is looking at daily. P.S. that sweet whale will soon be residing atop my dresser.
Visit his shop and profile here.
{images courtesy of native vermont}
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- tyler ramsey
Besides his canvas pieces, Tyler has teamed up with TOMS to translate his work to another medium, shoes.
I have seen a few pieces of Tyler's in person at a family member's home and the texture created from from the crazy amount of paint moved with fingertips is insane. You can see more of Tyler's art on his website as well as some permanent installations around town. Check him out here.
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Can you believe that this colorful work is embroidery on fabric?!? God I wish I could see it up close. Megan Whitmarsh is a genius and her mixed media works can currently be seen at the Michael Rosenthal Gallery in San Francisco. Growing up in the 70s, Megan's work expresses her sense of futurism influenced by Mork and Mindy, The Muppets, punk rock, and more...Read more about her interesting background and philosophy here.
abbra-cadabbra home security - collaboration with Caroline Rankin - dimensions variable, vinyl, fabric, stuffing, yarn lasers & large diamond
Looking at Megan's pieces have really inspired me this morning. And I can't get enough of the vibrant colors and hints at my childhood, growing up around the same imagery and stories she reflects in her work. You have to check out the pieces to be exhibited at the Michael Rosenthal gallery here and her incredible artist page here. What do you think of her pieces?
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acoupleofspecksofnothing, acrylic and watercolor on canvas
I absolutely love the work of Joshua Aster!I discovered his collection today online through the Carl Berg Gallery in L.A. and I'm stoked. His abstraction based on the "simple mark" a square, is stunning. He creates the "pixels" by his own hand and this square shape seen in all digital imagery is prevalent in his paintings. I love the beautiful, soft, hazy colors and I have always loved the square. Here are more of his incredible pieces:
Monocle, acrylic and watercolor on canvas
donotcross, acrylic and watercolor on canvas
digitaldivide, acrylic and watercolor on canvas
sometimesafantasy, acrylic and watercolor on canvas
Joshua's pieces are a departure from the softer, sometimes sweeter illustrations and works I have featured in the past so what do you think? Would you have one of his pieces in your home? Do you have a favorite? Mine is the first one, "acoupleofspecksofnothing". It has all my favorite colors and those found in my home. Would love to know what you think....Or if you know of an incredible artist that should be featured on our "art crawl", please let me know! I love meeting new (to me) talent!
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I came across Amy Paul's work this week and I couldn't wait to share her beautiful pieces with you. I love that Amy is local and by local, I mean San Diego. While cleaning my desk, (a very infrequent occurrence) I stumbled across a postcard for an exhibit taking place at Pigment, a cool shop here in SD. The exhibit was for Jocelyn Duke, a favorite artist of mine also featured on my art crawl series, and the lovely Amy Paul.
Pigment in San Diego featuring Amy's work
Amy's work is also available at the very cool Mixture also here in San Diego. Following are the originals and prints available...
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Elaine 7 Print by Michelle Caplan on Etsy
I don't know where I have been but I just discovered Michelle Caplan on her Etsy shop and her amazing collage portraits. With a background in graphic design and visual arts, coupled with her passion for collage, her Collage Portraiture was created. In her words,
"The portraits bring life to photographic history, each piece with its own narrative; trying to the tell the story of the person behind the image. It can represent a link to a family’s past and provide a visual legacy for its future. "
Michelle creates her originals from found photos that have a history, sometimes unknown behind them. That's part of the appeal I think. She also does commission work from photos of those who seek out her talent. Whether you choose to have her create an original from a family member during a milestone event, or a portrait of the family pet, she will create a truly special time sake.
Examples of her commissioned portraits:
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Hallelujah, it's a new post! I have been a little disappointed in myself these past two weeks for not "feelin' the spirit". But after a brief hiatus and some new inspiration, I'm back!
I don't know what it is, but without fail, when I come across an inspiring creative or an amazing work of art, I don't even have to "turn it over" to see that inevitably he/she or it's from Portland. Which makes me wonder... Do creative folk run to Portland or is the city breeding genius? It is uncanny! A good friend of mine is moving there in a couple of months so I will have her conduct some re-con work to see.. So low and behold when I came across Michele Maule on Etsy (thanks to the new suggested shops tool) I was not surprised to see that this very talented artist hails from Portland. Her work is lovely and I want a few pieces for my abode. Her color is amazing and I truly love every one of her pieces....
Thanks Michele! Be sure to check out her etsy shop here and her fun blog here. {Image Credits: Michele Maule}
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