Lately I keep finding these photos of characters people have drawn on their fingers. They are cute, some are even very clever. I posted two on my personal blog, Finger People and Finger Dancers. I’m going to take this idea with me next time I visit my nieces. They will have a lot of fun, glad to have [...]
Nudity In Art
When we were creating Ululating Undulating Ungulate, we had to come up with our policy on nudity in art; not being big into censorship, and creating a site for adults, we opted to include nudity. Deciding what is art, or, perhaps more accurately, what are “good nudes vs. bad nudes” is highly subjective — but [...]
Metallic Fashion Forward
The cover, and other pages, which graced the Coilhouse, issue 03, are from of a series called Avatars photographed by Gustavo Lopez Mañas, featuring the wearable metal work of Manuel Albarran. A stunning collaboration, these photos; but today I’m all about Manuel Albarran’s works. Called “Metal Couture” by some, but described by the artist as [...]
Doodle Week Challenge: Doodle Away Your Bad Dreams!
I don’t usually post the Doodle Weeks; and, like too many of you, I am a sad participating in them as well. (Shame on all of us!) But, as coincidence (or my weird psyche) would have it, I had a bad dream last night — so bad I had to blog about it at my [...]
Talking Photography With Alexander S. Kunz
After enjoying the landscapes and nature portraits by Alexander S. Kunz, I wanted to talk about photography with him; the self-taught artist graciously agreed. Photography — in it’s original concept, anyway — was the means by which to capture a precise moment in time, the way a person, place, or object was. But your works [...]
Review: The Painted Backdrop: Behind the Sitter in American Tintype Photograph
Have you ever thought about the painted backgrounds in antique and vintage photographs? No? Well, you aren’t alone. Until I read The Painted Backdrop: Behind the Sitter in American Tintype Photography, by Jim Linderman (with an essay by Kate Bloomquist), I hadn’t either. In fact, the story of and between 19th century painters and American [...]
An Interview With Ghosts In The Machines Creator Erika Iris Simmons
I so fell in love with the stunning art made from cassette tapes by Erika Iris Simmons that I just had to speak with her and learn more about her incredibly iconic works. Erika, I don’t like to ask a lady her age — especially right at the start! — but in this case I [...]
The Interview With Collin David
I’ve known Collin David for like 5-6 years now; we met when we both started writing for Collectors’ Quest. I quickly discovered his passion for comics, action figures, robots, cephalopods, etc. was entwined with something more… His art. In the past year, Collin’s art work has been getting him more attention, respect, and, yes, money. [...]
An Interview With Sam Garton, The Illustrator Behind The Adorable Otter & Robot Suicides
I first met Sam at Tumblr, where I immediately was attracted to the dark yet whimsical works… Mr. Gerald Beaufort, the rat, making plans to break in: A robot suicide: A dog who finds scary movies too scary: But Sam, it turns out, is more known for his role as The Otter Keeper, the creator [...]
Creating Ceramic Mosaics Of Silent Film Stars
A few months ago I was contacted by Nick Bannikoff, a graphic designer in Sydney, Australia, who had recently worked on the refurbished Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre in Marrickville. The centre is now finished, and Bannikoff was assisting with the creation of a graphic interpreting / explaining Annette Kellerman’s life to be installed at the [...]
The Art Of Making Stuff, Making The Pain Going Away, And Making Child Artists
In case you’ve missed my flurry of posts, and so have missed meeting the lovely artisan-crafter behind I Sew Cute and As Luck Would Have It, consider these comments by June on the importance of art your inspiring introduction: Making stuff is so rewarding on many levels. It really is my therapy, taking my mind [...]
Stitches In (My) Time
My mother, as she will tell you, is neither a very artsy person nor a very domesticated woman. While she is a rather gifted decorator, with an eye for beauty, detail, & quality — and a pocketbook which supports the artsy along with the arts, she doesn’t make things (other than reservations!). The result is [...]
Handmade Craft Shopping Parties
Back in the day, I offered and held a few home parties for selling my artworks. Being about 15 years ago, ish, I felt like I was charting new territories. I had a bunch of catalogs and brochures from other successful home party plan businesses — and my vast knowledge of attending such parties — [...]
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Illustration
Vintage Celebrity Caricatures
I find caricatures amazing things; so few lines precisely capturing the essence of a person’s appearance. (Via It’s All Happening…)
Art Appreciation
I Love a Good House
If my life had gone differently in my earlier years I think I would have become an architect. I love buildings and all the trimmings. I’m still trying to teach myself all the right names for the parts of buildings. I go out and take photos of old buildings, mainly derelict farm houses here in [...]
Artists & Creators
The New Sand Art
Pinup artist Charlene Lanzel has moved onto something new: Sand Art. Charlene Lanzel’s Sand Art™ also known as sand animation, is beautiful to look at, but lasts only temporarily. Perhaps what makes this art form so appealing, aside from its beauty, is its fragility. Sand art is the most compelling new art form to come [...]
Fiber Arts
Mod Cloth Bookcovers
If you’re looking for a way to cover or even hide your doodles, or any book, check out these mod cloth covers from Cross My Hooks.
Mixed Media
My Strange Love of Jewelry
I have a strange relationship to jewelry. I really like it but I don’t actually wear it. I collect some, but I don’t have it displayed. My jewelry box is located on the top shelf of my messy closet. Right now I would have to move other things out of the way to be able [...]
Illustration
You Are A Beautiful Human Being *
That * is a “but”… One of those “buts” those afraid to draw know well… Via Tumblr.
Tools Of The Trade
Clever Craft Organizer
I wish I had seen this wooden bench or desktop organizer before Christmas… This post sponsored by cheap web hosting services.
Fairs & Shows
Introduction To Korean Contemporary Art Exhibit
On January 22nd, Ahn-Nyung / Hello: An Introduction To Korean Contemporary Art opens at LeBasse Projects in Culver City. Curated by Jae Yang (of Art-Merge), the exhibition includes the works of Seok Kim, Yeonju Sung, Hyung Kwan Kim, and Jin Young Yu. These are a few of the works which most capture my fancy: There’s [...]
Mixed Media
You Can’t Beat These Henna Designs
Well, these incredible drums and tambourines are made to be ‘beat’ but you’d be hard-pressed to find better works than these by Melisa of Vegas Henna. (Found via my friend Ashley of RaisinBreadStudios.)
Featured
The Art Of Making Stuff, Making The Pain Going Away, And Making Child Artists
In case you’ve missed my flurry of posts, and so have missed meeting the lovely artisan-crafter behind I Sew Cute and As Luck Would Have It, consider these comments by June on the importance of art your inspiring introduction: Making stuff is so rewarding on many levels. It really is my therapy, taking my mind [...]
Altered Art
The Keratin Creatures Of Rachel Betty Case
Watching Oddities, I fell in love with the “human ivory” artwork of Rachel Betty Case. “Human ivory” is what Case calls human fingernails, toenails, and pet nail clippings. I can appreciate her desire to want to prettify such mundane things, but when I hear “ivory” I think of carving and what Case does is extremely [...]
Altered Art
Recycle Pop Cans into Tin Art
I started reading about using pop cans to make pretty tin boxes at Mag Ruffman’s Tool Girl site. I wonder if someone has used this technique to make a tin ceiling. That would be pretty thrifty, crafty and pretty smart recycling too. I wanted to see other ideas for working with beer and pop/ soda [...]
Artists & Creators
ISewCute Certainly Is (The Interview!)
Sometimes, when I’m interviewing someone, I’ll make them do all the work and ask them to define their work. For the absolutely adorable artisan behind the equally charming isewcute, I asked her to define her work in just three words. I knew it would be hard, perhaps it was even unfair, but then I knew [...]
Sculpture
Daisy and Dandelion Chains
My Mother taught me how to pop off the head of a dandelion and use the stem to make a chain link. One summer we made endless dandelion chain necklaces, bracelets too, all while weeding the lawn. I think she found a win-win situation to keep the kids busy and get her dandelions dug out [...]
Fairs & Shows
The Dollypop Guild
Paul Richmond (whose upcoming exhibit, Cheesecake, will be opening in June at the Center on Halsted in Chicago) explores the path of his own identity and sexuality in his paintings. Prints and original paintings available at Etsy — and there’s a book of his works, with text, titled Ins & Outs: A Collection. (Via A [...]
Fiber Arts
Goat & Mole Shoes
Experimental footwear or art? Is there really a difference? Goat Shoes feature hooves and guns (I guess that’s a weapons update on the old stiletto?) And Moulded Moles are, well, what it sounds like. Found via this Miao kitty cat shoe post at A tad Too Much Tan For Taupe.
Commercial Success?
The Economics Of eBooks
Whether you want to write and sell an ebook on crafts or you just want to buy one, you simply must read Sister Diane’s Things to consider before you price your crafty ebook. And do follow the links in her post; they are awesome!
Try Your Hand
Creatively Organize Your Workspace
At Design Sponge, Haylie Waring shares her creative solution for storing, organizing and displaying sewing notions: Due to the lack of space in my studio, I am constantly forgetting what notions I have packed away in my organizer containers that I keep hidden in a storage closet, or up on my highest shelf. When you [...]
Fiber Arts
These Ain’t Your Granny’s Stitches
Dale Spender feminism quote in needlework by Rosa Martyn (of My Little Stitches) isn’t the only feminist needlework out there, but it’s a great example of something — a cause, a philosophy, a book — inspiring you into picking up a needle and thread. In this case, Martyn did her cross stitch on the back [...]
Photography
Real Flash Photography
Capturing lightening has always fascinated me. I know there’s a science to taking such photographs, but that doesn’t make it any less amazing. Electric 4th in Series, photograph by TMC Photo.
Artists & Creators
Can You Remember My Dream?
In Can You Remember My Dream?, by artist Julia Hepburn, lanterns of diorama dreams surround a nested bed. Hepburn’s work was exhibited as Come Up To My Room, the annual alternative design event held at Toronto’s Gladstone Hotel. See Also: The artist’s own blog is Collection Hepburn. An interview with the artist about the installation.
