“Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans..”, is a favorite John Lennon quote of mine. Often, it’s those unexpected moments that bring the most joy. Austin artist Caroline Wright’s work is full of incidental beauty.…
Abstract Art
I’ve found myself thinking a lot about the beauty of the natural world lately. As the weather warms, the hubby and I are getting out and doing more hiking ( we may actually be hiking when you read this!…
I stumbled across this necklace from Anthropologie on Pinterest today. If I were a Margaret Glew painting, I would wear this all the time. necklace available here …
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…
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?…
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…
I am craving color. It seems like spring has sprung everywhere except where we are. Don’t get me wrong, I love winter, but after almost 4 months without flowers, I am ready for blooming! So it should be no surprise…
One of the things I loved about studying art history in college was learning the backstories and narratives behind works that seem, on the surface, simply decorative. Throughout the history of art, still lifes have been used to convey…
Special treat for your Monday! Due to Escape Into Life website maintenance, my EIL feature ran early yesterday. Head over and enjoy! Love at first sight. That’s what I felt for Jill Ricci’s work. The colors! The texture! The…
I’m loving the slightly Celtic feel of Kelly Eberly’s work! Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, don’t you think? Check out Kelly’s blog to see more!…