SO MUCH TALENT TO READ ABOUT

I really don't need to say much more than.......WOW!!!!!!!!!!!

GOING WEST by Maurice Gee

I LIKE TO COLOUR!

Unlike Samantha's innuendo on Sex and The City 1 - I really DO like to colour.  But I do think these tools might make the task a little difficult - so then it might be time to de-stress and COLOUR like in SATC!

TREE PENCILS by Jonna Pohjalainen

BYO BICEPS!

SEA URCHINS by Jennifer Maestre

I pick them up.....how?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CARVED CRAYONS by Pete Goldlust

How many of the green swirls do you think he made till he got it right?

PENCIL BENCH by Boex 3D Creative

Which one? This little pink one on the right.

TRUE COLOR SERIES GIRL1 by Christian Faur

Ahhhh so THESE are my True Colours

100 YEARS OF CRAYOLA

"I would use every crayon in my box" Samantha Jones SATC

FAUCET WITH A DIFFERENCE

This wont be everyone's taste but I love how this simple water spout from GAFF becomes a work of art in a bathroom.  I would put a mirror in there though.

Tulle Defying Gravity

Art for interiors and fashion are all about pushing the envelope and pushing the boundaries of what you can get your materials to do.  This fashion shoot by Josh Olins of Magdalena Frackowiak for Dazed & Confused’s February 2010 edition shows that these dresses aren't created for their practical use but to stimulate excitement and buzz.  Which it certainly does!

                                                (pics via www.touchpuppet.com )

NOT YOUR TYPICAL URBAN HOUSE

WHEN A TERRACE HOUSE IS NOT A TERRACE HOUSE

This amazing renovation in Fitzroy by Melbourne by Architects Kavellaris Urban Design keeps the idea of tradition to compliment the surrounding houses and gives it a modern twist with its perforated exterior.
Photographer : Peter Bennetts

The solid glass ballustrade offers safety without compromising the view

The theme carries through in the interior doorsIf you have forgotten you are in the 'burbs'- maybe a little artwork to remind you where you are!

OBSESSION WITH PAPER ART

I'm sorry for more paper art- but I stumbled on this site and just had to share - enjoy!!!
SLASH: PAPER UNDER THE KNIFE
has just finished at MAD - NYC but here are some of the paper highlights

Chris Gilmour - Triumph over Good and Evil: or Dungeons and Dragons?
Photo: Ed Watkins

PAPERWORK #935G
Artist - Andreas Kocks
Pic -Ed Watkins

Chris Kenny's Grand Island, part of a series of "maps" depicting a fictional city:-
Looks more like a 3-D Google Earth?
Pic: Peter Gordan-Stables

Mia Pearlman InRush: Gives me a rush of excitment looking at it!
pic: Jason Mandella

Ferry Staverman, A Space Odesey: - I'm thinking more like a crafty version of tubular bells

CREATE ART WITH YOUR BUTTONS

Devotion
Mixed media found object installation at Haines Annex, San Francisco, CA
Dimensions variable, 1991

We all love to recycle and create from what is lying around but this amazing artist
Lisa Kokin has gone to the next level and created art that is not only unique but inspiring. She creates individual sculptures as well as art gallery installations and then when you think she cant get anymore creative she brings out a book. Not the written kind but the creative kind.
I love her work and imagine if she doesn't already wear glasses she might have to in the future with the intricate works she produces.

Leotard
Buttons, thread, rug canvas, 33 x 13, 2003

Passage
Buttons and mixed media, imitation sinew, waxed linen, chicken wire
41 X 29-1/2, 2004

Partial History of Jewish Life in Modern Times
Stitched altered book, 8 x 6-1/2 x 3, 199

DECORATING FOR A RENTAL PROPERTY

Renting can make you feel transient and not feeling like you belong but -'Where ever we lay our hat -it has to be home'. When you are renting you can feel restricted by the do's and don't's of your rental agreement, leaving fear about doing anything at all to personalise your home. It is all about thinking 'off the wall' and creating a space that makes you happy whether you own it or not.

Invest in lighting that is all about texture and shadows.
Easels to give you freedom to put your artwork anywhere
Fresh flowers and plants not only for their looks but their added fragrance and calming presence
Click onto this video for more tips on decorating - there is even something in there for your landlord!!

BRIGHTEN ANY DAY

Sewing can be a joy or a drudgery but with these creative air brushed pieces who knows what inspiration will be produced!

EXTREME BODY ART

WARNING - some of these links hold extreme pictures so only click at your own risk (and stomach).

Our body for centuries have been used as a forum for expression for religious and cultural rituals and beliefs. Large neck rings, tattoos and tribal piercing to name a few. As the fast and overpopulated world leaves us with less opportunities of being heard and being lost among the crowd, expression as a fashion and art statement is being hailed within certain groups and circles. But is it a pure fad that will later leave the wearer scarred with regret?

extreme tattoos

extreme corset piercing

DNA ON YOUR WALLS

Proud of your genes?? Well hang your life on the wall with DNA and finger print art from DNA11. Its a more sublte way than doing a nude photo shoot

USES FOR JIM MORRISON

Andy Warhol immortilized artists and pop art with his series of bold prints. Jim Morrison was one of is famous subjects. Here are some 'other uses' for the Jim Morrison image!

cassette art

Ink art on card

Shower Recess

SHARPENER ANYONE?

First impressions count when getting your house ready for sale and this definately does! The kids would love it but you hope some one doesn't walk by with an itch to doodle. Then there are pencils in front of this building development in Bayswater Road, England - it looks like we all have fond memories of days gone by when colouring in the lines was all we had to stress about

ART BETWEEN YOUR TOES

Dinosour Designs have been making stunning jewellery for years but also do rugs. To me their greatest works are their collaborations with other designers. From the fashion world with Akira Isogawa, and oscar winner in Catherin Martin gives diverse additions to their stockrooms

KEEP IT OUT OF THE TRASH!

What a great idea, may car hoods have ben used as picnic tables and a place to sit when you are parked and Joel Hester has taken it one step further. These car hoods and boots are now functional but I think great art in the room

AS THE SAND MOVES

I dont know if its the pleasure of watching this evolve or the sweet tones of Louis Armstrong, but there is something very peaceful about this fleeting artwork.

TRY KICKING THIS SANCASTLE OVER

I first discovered the sheer brilliance of Sand Sculpture on a holiday in Byron Bay. It was like busking on sand, you put a coin in if you liked their work. Now it is held all over the world in organised events with entry fees and competitions. I'm fascinatied at their skill, patience and gypsy lifestyle as most artist travel the world living by the sand and sea culture for their art. Pretty nice lifestyle.

LIGHTS AS ART

Led's are low energy, flexible and can be fitted in almost any situation. How they are applied are limited to your imagination. And boy what and imagination these guys have!

PAINTING WITH NO MESS!!

The perfect graffiti art at home and no one gets in trouble.

POST-IT NOTES AS ART

Taking the office Post-it note to a new level, see some amazing transformations of furniture and cars, to wall art !