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In Living Color: Kimberly Brooks

There have been many times in the past year in which my hubby and I have had to pinch ourselves at the wonder of the moments we’ve experienced.  Living a life of travel has its downsides but we recognize…

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Artsy on Escape Into Life: Karin Miller

The work of South African artist Karin Miller caught my eye on Pinterest and I was blown away after visiting her website.  Check out the examples of her work I’m featuring over on Escape Into Life today! Karin Miller…

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Undone Beauty: Cristina Troufa

Very often, negative space is just as important to our understanding of form as the form itself.  Think about clouds– their beauty is most apparent when surrounded by bright blue sky.  In Portuguese artist Cristina Troufa’s work, the painter…

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Artsy on Escape Into Life: Sean Mahan

Sorry for the reposting, turns out there was a little hiccup with EIL last week and Sean’s work didn’t get posted last Tuesday!  Uh oh.  So you’ll find it on EIL today! There are artists whose work just sticks…

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Model Character: Luis Cornejo

I admit it.  I love a pretty fashion magazine as much as the next girl.  Pages and pages of beautiful people contorting their bodies into strange positions to sell gorgeous clothes can sometimes enthrall me for hours.  But then,…

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Guest Forager: Kaitlyn of isavirtue– Austin Power

Hi Artsies!  I’m taking a tiny break for a few days, while we visit with some dear friends from Florida.  Please welcome fellow art lover and blogger, Kaitlyn Patience, who blogs and creates gorgeous stationery over at isavirtue! Hello! My…

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Waterlogged: Laura Sanders

Happy Memorial Day, Artsies!  Hope you are out celebrating with friends and family.  Chances are if you aren’t completely land-locked, you’ll be spending some time in, on or near the water.  Hubby & I are spending the holiday moving…

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Of Bygone Days and Carefree Ways: Signe & Genna Grushovenko

Every family has an unofficial photographer.  That one person you can always count on to be there, camera in hand, to capture milestones, special gatherings and stolen moments.  My maternal grandmother played the role in my family.  She filled…

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Artsy on Escape Into Life: Markus Linnenbrink

Spring has finally taken hold and color is exploding everywhere!  And speaking of bursting color, make sure you go over to Escape Into Life today to see the work of German artist Markus Linnenbrink.  He is masterful in his…

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Silent Shouting: Ali Cavanaugh

Body language speaks louder than words.  Many times, our posture and expression may belie what we’re really thinking, despite the words coming out of our mouths.  The paintings of Santa Fe artist Ali Cavanaugh shout with quiet profundity. Cavanaugh’s…