Shelley Kommers has some pretty cute work. Wouldn't you say? The first two images are from her etsy store Oiseaux Noir and the second set of images are from her etsy store Oiseaux. The second set up images are vintage images of children's books, and personalized to your liking. If you like her work, youll enjoy her website, Oiseaux, too.
I really enjoyed watching this video by Sara Lov. The video and the lyrics work very well together. The video gives a creative illustration on someone trying to go back to their past, and how it isn't quite possible. First seen on Black Eiffel.
How cute are these? I love the playfulness with letters. Posillico's style is elegant and modern yet playful. Posillico is from Long Island, New York and has been creating art since the mid 1970's. In the early 1960s he attended New York City’s School of Visual Arts, then went into the army to Vietnam as Photographer and Instructor Head of the Black/White and Color Laboratory. I often have to remind myself that artists do not evolve over night. Great art comes from years and years of practice. Over the past 30 years, Posillico has been an Art Director, Illustrator, Board Game Designer, Album Cover Artist, Author, and Artist. See more of his artwork at his website, Posillico Publishing.
Check out the world's #1 package design website ever! The Dieline was established in 2007 by Andrew Gibbs. The Dieline defines its site as being dedicated to the progress of the package design industry and its practitioners, students and enthusiasts. Its purpose is to design and promote the worlds best examples of package design. Source: Design Sponge
I love the symbolism of these clocks: Time flies! These were designed by Susanne Philippson and can be purchased through DesignShop.
Patrick Shuur from Creative Barn created this insanely unique closet. Nine Hundred and nineteen cassette tapes were meticulously attached to the closet's wooden frame. This piece was built to be used as an office space divider. You could essentially create a similar piece. This piece took many many many hours to build. But, you could do something on a smaller scale, using cassette tapes or any other material. I would maybe start with just a wooden box, maybe a little chest for storage that could also double as a coffee table. I don't know, what do you think? It is currently for sale at the Creative Barn. Source: How's House
Doodlage featured a story on the Box Doodle Project. It is interesting to see the different approaches people come up with in how they actually use the box in their design. As David Hoffman has stated on the website, "The rules are quite simple: rearrange a box to make any kind of figure or object. Make the most of least."
I attended the St. Paul art crawl this weekend where I was able to connect and talk to many local artists. During the crawl, I stumbled upon one of McNulty's post cards. ShawnMcNulty.com explains: "Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Shawn McNulty is an active contemporary painter in the Minnesota art scene. He defines his style as "the idea of recognizable shapes and structures within an irrational environment with emphasis on form, color, and composition." I enjoy his use of color.
JR is an undercover photographer that transforms his photos into posters. He uses buildings across the world as his canvas to display his art. As his website states: "JR finds inspiration in informal encounters he makes following his travels and his intuitions." He creates art out of everyday encounters. I love it. What do you think? See more of his amazing photography at JR-Art
I really enjoy these abstract paintings by Marten Jansen. He grew up near Amsterdam. When he was 17 he was interested in music and actually wanted to become a composer. Because his parents opposed his music interests and with his own self doubts, he studied economics (1983). Later he developed an interest in physics and mathematics. In 1990, he started painting. In 1997 Jansen states that things just started to click and he became much more motivated to produce art. Read his full biography.
I love the simplicity of Amanda Talley's artwork and I love the color choices she uses. Amanda's artwork is quite sought after. She has worked with designers such as Gerrie Bremermann. He used her painting in a design project (top photograph) which was featured in Southern Accents. I first saw Amanda on Bayou Contessa where the owner was fortunate enough to have purchased a couple of Amanda's paintings.
I have been a huge fan of Emily Martin for years. I'm not sure why I haven't posted information about her sooner. I suppose since she has been posted on nearly every other blog, I felt I didn't need to write about her. However, I haven't seen her work lately and got excited all over again when I saw it. She is THE biggest seller on etsy. Her shop name is The Black Apple. Check out her blog, it's sure to inspire you. Inside a Black Apple.
Check out this DIY project on cucumbersome. The original table sells at Anthropologie for $698.00. This project was created for a mere $96.00. This table is relatively easy to make and if you already have a table you would like to spruce up, the project would cost even less than a hundred dollars. You basically cover the drawers with decorative trim from the hardware store. If you are interested in the full directions, you can find them here at cucumbersome. First seen on DesignSponge.
I really like this room from Domino. A girlfriend of mine once taught me a simple trick when it comes to decorating. Her advice was to find a room you love in a magazine or on the web and just copy what you see. It is such a simple idea yet very effective. In this room, the designer Steven Gambrel, designed this room on a budget. Gambrel usually works on projects that are in the million plus range. But here, he gives great ideas you can implement into your own home on a budget. His simple tips are inexpensive yet very effective. I particularly like these three ideas: hang curtains high to make the windows seem elongated; create a molding with paint a shade darker or lighter to the walls;use mirrors to open up a room. Read the full article here at Domino.
Today it is 35 degrees in Minnesota. The sun is shining and this is warmer weather than what we have been having, so I should be happy. However, everyone is coming back with sun kissed skin from their vacations and I can't help but daydream of warmer destinations. Currently, my feet are cold, I always say that I have popsicle toes. Right now I can't think of anything I would enjoy more than sticking my little popsicle toes into some really warm soft sand. Photos are taken from Exclusive Resorts.
