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{artist showcase: amy sia}
I recently came across the bright and bold work of Amy Sia and had to share. She’s an Australian textile print designer based out of London. As it turns out her amazing work is no secret as her prints and patterns have been featured globally. But if you haven’t come across her work before he’s…
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{handmade: city of craft}
Need some plans this weekend? If you’re going to be in Toronto, plan to get your CRAFT ON at the Spring City of Craft show on Saturday. This show just keeps getting better and better since it’s first in 2007. Here’s a sneak peak of what you’ll find. It’s a perfect opportunity to pick up a…
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{ARTIST SHOWCASE: Luke Stephenson}
First up is Luke Stephenson’s collection, The Incomplete Dictionary of Show Birds. Two of my favourite things – birds + colour. So naturally I’m in love with this series. I also love the simplicity, it really showcases the natural beauty of the birds and solid coloured background create great impact. I’m partial to budgies…
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{handmade: one of a kind}
It’s that time of year again. The Spring One of a Kind Show (OOAK) is happening this week, March 27-31 at the Direct Energy building in Toronto. It’s always been a big show but with the handmade movement in full swing, the bar has been raised and it’s set to be amazing so save some pennies.…
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{to the Max}
I’ve been a big fan of Max Wanger for awhile. I’m most familiar with his romantic/engagement/wedding photography, which I’ve blogged about before. It was only recently that I discovered his fashion photography. I love his lighting, the pops of colour and feeling of whimsy in his fashion photos. The fashion industry can take itself a…
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{L-O-V-E}
A collection of love themed prints by one of my favourite photographers, Max Wanger. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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{artist showcase: Mario Kolaric}
I’m back! Vietnam was beautiful. Pics coming soon. But in the meantime….Today while getting caught up on some of my fav blogs I came across this post on Mario Kolaric from Design Sponge. Mario has decided to take some of his creative musings and thoughts from his diary/sketchbook and put them on display to give everyone a…
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{ARTIST SHOWCASE: tin plate face}
I admit that I haven’t taken many pictures for art’s sake for awhile. It’s been a busy summer but I’m also loving the my quick Instagram snaps from my antique iPhone 3. As much as we’ve all embraced our fun new digital photo toys it’s kinda nice to re-visit some older photography techniques. I came…
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{ARTIST SHOWCASE: shadow art}
I saw this on The Gladstone Hotel’s facebook feed today and had to take a closer look. It’s amazing! Remember back in school when people still used projectors and everyone would have some shadow animal fun? Ok, so think that but 100x cooler and more complex. These pieces by Tim Noble & Sue Webster are…
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{artsy fartsy: Toronto Artist Expo}
There’s always a ton of great art events in Toronto, it’s part of what makes it such a great city. Last weekend I went to check out the big Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition. It’s a huge outdoor exhibit right in the centre of the city. Even though the insanely hot weather made it a bit…
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{ARTIST SHOWCASE: pretty mess}
Holy cow do I ever love these painting by Michael Cina that I saw on Design Sponge this morning. I know, I know, some of you are like “it’s just a bunch of paint blobs” and I guess in a literal sense you’re right. But there’s something about these paint blobs that get a reaction…
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{stumped}
I just love when I come across something completely new and unique. There’s obviously a TON of creative stuff out there and we all pull inspiration from everywhere and add our spin to it but it’s refreshing when you come across something that’s not really like anything you’ve seen before. That’s how I felt when I…
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{artist showcase: Jasmine Berakha}
I was so overly inspired by one of my favourite blogs, Creature Comforts, today. So many beautiful images and art. It really sparked something in me. I was especially taken by this amazing embroidery art by Jasmine Berakha. I’ve never seen anything quite like it and I just love it! I wish she was on…
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{artist showcase: Fernando Brizio}
So this is a little crazy but so interesting, and of course pretty. Italian designer Fernando Brizio has come up with a creative solution for renewable clothing. His idea is to make a white dress with lots of little pockets that house uncapped markers. The markers bleed their ink, leaving a beautiful textile pattern. The…
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{artist showcase: Klaus Ernflo & Christian Faur}
Aristotle’s quote, the subject of this blog, can’t be any more true than with these beautiful artistic examples. They are quite amazing. I love things like puzzles or connect the dots or anything that is made up of multiple elements and organized in a way to create a larger element. Check out this first example…