The We Are the Contributors mini project got me thinking recently about the various roles we play. Yet we aren’t just taking on different tasks, we’re often putting on an almost completely different persona according to where we are and…
Browsing Tag
wood
We are in the land of the giants today. Today’s plan includes seeing a bit more of the Redwoods and driving through a tree! I’ve been wanting to do that since I first saw a photo of the Chandelier…
I seem to have a thing for pale, sad faces right now ( Exhibit A ). But just take a look at these wood sculptures by Italian artist Bruno Walpoth and tell me how I could not share them…
One of our favorite things about living at the lake this summer has been our evening walks. Once the heat begins to wane, all the birds begin to sing. We often end our walk by making our way down…
I have always been a lover of things past. Some of my favorite places have been cities or towns that truly celebrate their history, even revel in it. To walk into a building that has been repurposed and restored…
OK, maybe we’re not taking a total break from color today. Spotted this installation by Marilee Salvato and just had to share it with you! Be sure to check out her website for more images of the incredible installation!…
I grew up in a household where old things were relished and appreciated. My dad and brother refurbished antique cars. My mom had a knack for painting and reusing old furniture. Family vacations were taken to historic sites instead…
Happy Valentine’s Day, Artsies! I hope you have plenty of love being lavished on you today and lots of folks in your life to love on. Here’s something I love: serving pieces that are a perfect balance of function,…
I have not tried to reproduce nature, I have represented it. — Paul Cezanne Never where these words more true than in the work of sculptor, David Engdahl. The former architect has been shaping wood to create beautiful sculptures…
Here in the Northwest, the trees are so spectacular that they grab your attention and demand to be noticed and admired. St. Augustine, Florida artist Joe Segal’s work does the same. His sculptures are a celebration of these kings of…