Rachel Betty Case made another appearance on Oddities; instead of the Human Ivory works, she presented a teddy bear made of belly button lint. (The example shown here is of her Siamese version.) Incredibly creative? Yup. Nice way to recycle or reuse things that exist? I suppose… But still rather creepy? More than you probably [...]
Altered Art
Inspiration For Making Your Own Frames
I like this post at Elemental Cheapness in which Sabrina Mantle shares her creative ideas for reusing items to frame art. Creativity doesn’t end with the artwork — display can be creative too! Most, if not all, of Sabrina’s examples come from cheap discounted, discontinued and As Is items from Ikea. That means what she [...]
Altered Art
Fear Of The Blank Paper
Staring down the pristine, stark-white surface of a blank page can be soooo intimidating… This phenomenon occurs with writers too. So what can you do when you’ve got your supplies all set, but that blank white page just stares back at you, taunting you, teasing you, bullying you… Well, if you’re like Steve Thompson, maybe [...]
Artists & Creators
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
Illustration
Trade Your Pretty Pancing Pink Ponies In For Psychedelic Art Deco Zebras
This vintage art deco print of zebras is signed “May” and it’s still in the original faux bamboo rimmed frame. I can’t tell from this photo if this vintage print is from an illustration or a painting; but I really love it!
Fiber Arts
Whimsical Postcards Featuring Prints Of Original Felt Projects
Just think, you could keep the glow of fireflies in a jar forever with these adorable postcards and note card sets (with envelopes) featuring the latest felt and needlework designs by Melissa Crowe of Checkout Girl. Image copyright Melissa Crowe of LittlePinkHouse.
Ceramics
It’s Easy To Collect Works By Marisa Haedike
Marisa Haedike of Creative Thursday makes whimsical works, often selling not only the originals, but prints, dishes and even night lights. If you see a character you adore, you can also commission the artist to make a clay sculpture piece, like darling Frannie here.
