Archive for the ‘Art Stuffs’ Category
Check out some of his work (which I’ve taken from his website):
Cool, eh?
He had a solo show at Jonathan LeVine Gallery earlier this year and will be exhibiting at the David B. Smith Gallery in Denver in Fall 2010.
Awesome prints:
Awesome Japan:
Awesome Cover:
Awesome Potential:
So here are a couple of photos of my attempt to make a rustic looking heart from sticks to hang on my front door. The most difficult part of the project was finding sticks that were bendy enough to mold into a heart shape. The end result was… okay?
Collecting the sticks was pretty fun, although it was quite cold outside. Mabel, my friend’s dog, had the best time. She’s a good stick collector.
Sticking a bow on anything makes it better.
Mabel and I bond over wine and pleasant conversation. If you look hard enough, you’ll notice Miss Mabel has ripped open my shirt to expose …gasp!… my black undershirt!
First, here’s some music to titillate your aural sense on a day in February:
Today is Valentine’s Day in the USA! My goodness. Perhaps you would like to make some crocheted amigurumi style hearts to celebrate. I found these on Instructables.com, one of my favorite websites for DIY projects. And make sure to have your fill of tasty treats today.
I’m going to be assembling a heart decoration for my front door out of sticks and copper wire later today… so I’ll have some photos of my endeavors.
Happy Day!
I can’t say that I am a huge fan of Valentine’s Day, especially this year, as it’ll be my first time being single on this holiday for the past 8 or so years! But, it’s not just that I am single, even when I had a someone to celebrate it with, I preferred to make loving gestures all year long rather than feel the pressure to do something grand on one day. I’m someone who likes showing people, whether they’re my boyfriend or my best friend, that I care about them all the time. I even considered being a professional friend for awhile. Giving flowers, making crafty gifts, writing letters, making mix cds, baking treats… I am a pro! I am not so sure this would be as lucrative as I would need to survive, but it’s a nice thought.
Whatever you do this Valentine’s Day, don’t let it get you down. And… don’t let trying to think of a great gift stress you out too much either!
Thanks for the photo, vinylpulse.com!
Do check out this Valentine’s inspired B Mine Uamou from Lulubell and Ayako Takagi. It drops Feb 14th at 9am for $25 each. Sweeeet!
Here are things I like. What are you into this week?
Andrew Bell’s O-No Sushi – I love this toy. Pretty well made and fun. Very fun to play around with for photographing!
Jon Burgerman – He makes art, vinyl toys (these are still art too, just in 3d form) and music. I’m sure he does other things too. Check out his Flickr – there are doodles and pictures of food. He looks fun to hang out with.
I Heart Cool Stuff – Who doesn’t? Count on Saki-Waki to show you some amazing things in the world of art and art toys! Woohoo! Also see her Flickr for some sweet toy photos.
Sarah + Bendrix (via the decor8 blog) – Handmade little hearts arranged carefully. Very pretty. Too pricey for me but gives me inspiration to try it myself.
The Slow Food Movement - Their mission: “Slow Food works to defend biodiversity in our food supply, spread taste education and connect producers of excellent foods with co-producers through events and initiatives.”
Still love this eco-graffiti
Always lovin’ Kristiana Parn
New Dunny Series – Dunny Fatale – What do we think of it? I really want the Aya Kakeda crazy cat lady dunny! Also see Aya as one of the — MOUSTACHE SISTERS! oh my!
Les Queues de Sardines, unusual and stylish and unusually stylish tights & stockings.
If you’re in Auckland, they’re stocked at Children of Vision in St. Kevin’s Arcade. Otherwise they’re sold online. I must admit though… they’re a little out of my price range. But still very cool nonetheless!
Now for some music:
Hearts for Haiti is an an Etsy collective of donated items from hundreds of Etsy shops to raise money to rebuild Haiti after the devastating earthquake. All of the proceeds (minus Etsy and Paypal fees) go to Doctors Without Borders. All items include seller-donated free shipping (most worldwide, but check out individual listing).
My lovely and extremely talented friend Jenna of Kraftworkin Kitsch is a master of knitting and she’s participating in this shop, so head over to etsy and take a peek at her knits and the other great items for sale.
taken from AJ Fosik’s interview at fecalface.com
taken from David Lanham’s website.
David had a few orginal cards in Wootini’s Holiday Show.
He’s a cool guy and a talented one to boot.
What do you think of Cosmogole from Kaiovodo of Argentina?
Just in case you didn’t see this open letter to kidrobot by Jeremy Brautman.
Now go make some origami!
I found this Señor Don Gato tea set on Modcloth.com. So cute. It’s a bit expensive for me, so I will have to dream about it instead of pouring tea from it in real life.