I’m smitten. Ariele Alasko is a genius with wood and I want everything she makes. Her pieces have a game-like, playful feel to them, and they seem to do things wood just shouldn’t be able to.
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Alasko is a trained sculptor, originally from New York, but now lives on the west coast with her partner and Maisie the adorable dog.
Susana Teixeira is a Portugese jeweler I found online one day. I spied her artichoke ring and went all googly-eyed. You know when you look at someone’s work and with every new piece you just want to show everyone? Yeah, that’s how I feel about her jewelry. It’s that sciencey-natural-elements-meet-abstract-coolness vibe that I love so…
I’m not sure why, but it seems like encaustic artists fly under the radar. While most people are familiar with oil, acrylic, and watercolor painting, encaustic art tends to remain a mystery. I suppose the concept of painting with hot wax can be a little intimidating, but when you see the results, it’s no wonder…
I found something that you all will like and want, even if you don’t paint. It’s these! Ceramic paint palettes handmade by Krissy Stephens (Lady Made Pottery) from Louisville. These seem like the most wonderful purchase if you are looking to go beyond a traditional ugly little palette (or piece of freezer paper in my case), and…
Have you ever visited a website where you are so delighted to be transported into another world that you get all giggly and click around and fall in love with what the internet can give us? I love Monika Forsberg’s illustrations a ton a ton a ton, and then her site takes my love a step…
I discovered Clémentine Bal when I wrote about the Pictoplasma conference. And now we are going to peek a little more into her weird and wonderful creatures. There is a certain peaceful otherworldliness about them that makes me want to see what they have to say – but maybe a little cautiously in case they…
Let’s take a stroll through the history of Pointillism, an art technique that has evolved in fascinating ways over the past century. From its early days with pioneers experimenting with dots to today’s artists pushing the boundaries, this blog post delves into the surprising journey of Pointillism. We’ll uncover the stories behind the dotted masterpieces…