My brain feels a bit like mush today, which might explain my attachment to this morning’s bright visuals. I need a punch of color and sharp, erratic shapes to wake me up. These collages by Valentina are just what the doctor ordered; they’re like the prize in the cocoa puffs box!
A colorful banner, a kitty cat and a creepy doll friend? Mathilde Aubier is a woman after my own heart.
If you read many design blogs, you may have seen some of Cat Lauigan‘s work; she’s got some stellar pieces for sell on the Parlour Shop at Fontanelle. But have you seen her mixed media stuff? Meee-OW! With bubblegum colors, textiles and furry animal imagery… it’s layer upon layer of kooky-coolness!
While searching for a new wall calendar on Buy Olympia, I happened upon Chris Duncan‘s work. Although I still haven’t purchased a calendar (already five days into the new year, eeek!), at least I have a new artist to heart. Such colors and shapes and lines, oh my!
{ Valerie }
I’m drawn to the simplicity and imperfect beauty in Iris Schwarz‘s lines. There’s also a nostalgia in her illustrations, which perhaps makes them a perfect feature for the last day of 2009.
{ The Flower Listener }
{ Apres-midi au Musee Matisse a Nice }
{ Long Sleeves }
{ Little Wings }
Groundhog Hair
These paintings are like illustrations from your favorite children’s stories — romantic and strange. She even comes up with sweet little narratives for some of them. Visit Amber Alexander’s shop for more fairytale images.
Squirrel Art
“Donal is expecting company.”
Black Bear Art
“Byron likes to read Shakespeare while sipping black tea heavily sweetened with honey.”
Pearl
“I want a little mouse like Pearl. One who helps you with your jewelry and such.
The lovely lady in the portrait keeps a hunk of sharp cheddar cheese on a chain around her neck as a motivational tool for Pearl. It’s an added benefit for Pearl, but she does it mostly because she’s such a sweetheart and needs to keep busy to calm her nerves.
Pearl also does Madame’s hair. She’s still trying to convince Madame to let her build a little nest up there.”
The Bear
{ Fox See Starethrough }
It’s probably apparent now that I like geometric shapes, bright colors and animals. Thank you, Joe Rychkebosch, for making it easy to love you.
{ A Discovery 10 Miles North }
{ These Antlers Reach Upwards }
{ January Configuration }
{ Blue Tensile }
{ Circus Bear }
I don’t know much about this artist. Identified only as “1911″, he/she likes stories and games, creating these stuffed characters “made for the purpose of inventing stories”. I think 1911 likes mystery and playful ambiguity… and I’m game to play along! I wanna buy all of these from 1911′s shop.
{ Let’s start all over again in this city }
{ Heartbroken wolf man and his lucky tree }
{ La Duchesse Lola }
{ Summer Friend }
