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Expressive Energy Harnessed: Margaret Glew

I have such a huge amount of respect and awe for artists who work in the abstract, especially gestural, expressive works like those of Toronto artist, Margaret Glew. There is such an amazing amount of controlled chaos in each…

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Art to Inspiration: Pakayla Biehn

This blogging world is chock full of creative and inspiring people.  I am so excited to participate in the collaborative blogging project, Art to Inspiration!  Art to Inspiration is a monthly collaborative blogging project in which bloggers around the…

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Artsy on Escape Into Life: Jennifer Zwick

Just realized that this didn’t post yesterday! ( Operator error 😉 ) So many fantastically talented art photographers, so little time!  Check out one of my recent finds, Jennifer Zwick ( thanks to Seattle artist Deborah Scott ) over…

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Fragile Ambiguity: Kris Knight

Sometimes, in a world filled with sarcasm and cynicism, we can easily forget the vulnerability of the human spirit.  How one wounding word can hurt and haunt us.  Toronto artist Kris Knight’s portraits remind us that the strength we…

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Interconnected Brilliance: Hadley Holliday

I am not a knitter.  Nor do I crochet, weave or macrame.  I tried crocheting in my middle school Home Economics class and, let’s just say, I didn’t get it.    And all that knit 1, purl 2 stuff?…

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Towing the Color Line: Matthias Heiderich

Recently I’ve been hesitating to feature certain artists’ work because though I’ve had them in my queue for quite sometime, I suddenly starting seeing their work popping up all over other blog sites.  And the last thing I want…

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Artsy Fodder: Brantlers!

Artsy Forager reader Kim Carney creates these fantastic folk art sculptures, Brantlers, using recycled wood, branches and various found objects.  Such a fun take on “trophies”! Check them all out on Kim’s website and let me know in the…

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Friday Faves: Yes, Deer

Hubby and I have been going through major winter cabin fever.  Every weekend lately, it’s been either snowing or raining.  We miss getting our hiking on and are ready to see some wildlife actually in the wild ( the…

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Artsy Design: People In Stained Glass Houses

Does this sculpture by New York artist Tom Fruin remind you of anyone? I’ll give you a hint..  Do you see it?  Love how these very different works compliment each other!  Read more about Karen Schepf’s work here and…

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So Bright, You Gotta Wear Shades: Karen Schnepf

Being a hyper visual person, I remember imagery like nobody’s business.  Names, however, often escape me.  So I was very excited when on Pinterest last week, I spotted the Omaha artist Karen Schnepf.  We’d carried a few of her…