Category: Design Foraging

Every Friday, Artsy features a round-up of artistic finds from the worlds of interior, fashion, architecture, and product design.

  • Friday Faves: Angels Among Us

    We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another.
    Lucretius

    Tree Angel by Nicholas Wilton, oil and mixed media on panel, 36×40 ( via Selby Fleetwood Gallery )
    Sentinel by Steven DaLuz, oil and mixed media on panel, 36×36
    The Source by Brad Kunkle, oil, gold and silver on linen, 18×26
    Se Escapo by Maribel Angel, mixed media and acrylic

    At this time of year, angels are everywhere.  Both in ornamentation and figuratively.  Hope you’ll be an angel to someone this holiday!

    Be sure to be an artsy angel and check out these artists’ websites:

    1.  Nicholas Wilton 

    2.  Steven DaLuz 

    3.  Brad Kunkle 

    4.  Maribel Angel 

    All images are via the artists’ websites.

  • Friday Faves: Turn the Tables

    It’s the holiday season and that means lots of table time.  With family, with friends or even alone, rejuvenating from time with family and friends.. haha!  Today’s round-up features a few artists who show us that the capturing of those seemingly mundane moments can lead to the creation of magical images.

    An Apple a Day by Liana Bennett, oil, 6×6
    Lio de Faldas by Ann Chamberlin, oil on canvas, 24×24
    My Father at Katz's by Max Ferguson, oil on canvas, 20×16 ( via Gallery Henoch )
    Chelsea Square by Burton Silverman, oil on linen, 56×40 ( via Gallery Henoch )

    1.  Liana Bennett 

    2.  Ann Chamberlin 

    3.  Max Ferguson 

    4.  Burton Silverman

  • Friday Faves:  Technologically Speaking

    Friday Faves: Technologically Speaking

    Technology is taking over ya’ll.  Almost every aspect of our lives is touched by technology in one way or another.  The art world is no different.  For today’s round-up, take a look at a few artists embracing the digital revolution:

    Andy Gilmore
    Mark Wilson
    Carole Boyd ( all done in Microsoft Paint! )
    Jason Fort

    Now have some hi-tech fun and check out these artists’ websites!

    1.  Andy Gilmore 

    2.  Mark Wilson 

    3.  Carole Boyd 

    4.  Jason Fort 

    Featured image is by Mark Wilson.  All images are via the artists’ websites.

  • Friday Faves: Home Sweet Home

    Friday Faves: Home Sweet Home

    Being a bit of a vagabond makes me appreciate more than ever the idea of a home to call one’s own.  Not owning a house of my own at the moment, I am drawn to artists’ work of dwellings.  Take a peek at these homey pieces!

    Pitch Perfect by Richard Sedivy, oil, acrylic and mixed media on wood, 28.5×23.5
    White Horizon by Sandra Pratt, 24×18
    Broken House, digital pigment print, 36×30 cm
    Anchored by Amy Casey, painting on paper
    Yellow Hut #3 by Siddath Parasnis, oil on panel, 18×12

    To see more of these artists’ work, please visit their websites below.  Happy weekend, Artsies!

    1.  Richard Sedivy

    2.  Sandra Pratt

    3.  Ofra Lapid 

    4.  Amy Casey  

    5.  Siddharth Parasnis 

    Featured image is Bardo Call ( It was Perfect ) by Richard Sedivy.  All images are via artist’s website or representing galleries.

  • Friday Faves:  Spooktacular

    Friday Faves: Spooktacular

    You will never catch me watching a gory horror movie, so I’m not usually drawn to truly gruesome imagery.  But I do love a good spooky mystery, so just in time for Halloween, today’s round-up features some of my favorite frightful art!

    Edison's Parable by Jamie Baldridge
    Chair With Hand by Kim Kamens, thread, nails and wood, 48×72
    Dolly Madison Zebra Stripe Death by Dirk Westphal, limited edition print, 11×14, 16×20 or 24×30
    Phones by Melanie Pullen

    To see more of these artists awesomely creepy work, please visit their websites listed below.  Happy Halloween!

    1.  Jamie Baldridge

    2.  Kim Kamens

    3.  Dirk Westphal ( the print shown is available via ArtWeLove, but make sure to check out Dirk’s website, too! )

    4.  Melanie Pullen 

    Featured image is “Flock” by Kim Kamens, thread, nails & wood, 72×48.  All images are courtesy of the artist’s websites, unless otherwise noted.

  • Friday Faves:  Think Pink

    Friday Faves: Think Pink

    In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this Friday Faves round up is dedicated to the color pink.  Pink is the color of femininity, yes, but it is also becoming a symbol of positivity and the power to overcome.  This month and always, Artsy Forager encourages you to Think Pink– breast cancer is a threat to us all, but what an encouragement it is to see so many women ( and men ) winning their battle!  I hope you’ll consider making a donation or linking to The Pink Fund on your blog of Facebook page, look for the link at the bottom of the post.

    Rabbit Girl by Denise Nestor, acrylic on canvas, 20×30
    Lilly by Michelle Armas, acrylic on canvas, 18×18
    Monet’s Dahlia, acrylic on canvas, 36×30
    Torn Dress by M.A. Tateishi, mixed media and resin on board, 36×48
    Mariposa by Sarah Ashley Longshore

    To see more of today’s featured artists’ work, please visit their websites:

    1.  Denise Nestor

    2.  Michelle Armas

    3.  Lisa Ernst

    4.  M.A. Tateishi

    5.  Sarah Ashley Longacre 

    Don’t forget to check out The Pink Fund, a non-profit whose mission is to provide short-term financial aid to women and men who are in active treatment for and recovery from breast cancer.  Getting well shouldn’t mean financial ruin.

  • Friday Faves:  Falling For Fall

    Friday Faves: Falling For Fall

    Said it before, I’ll say it again.  Fall is my favorite season.  The cool, crisp air, the golden light, the colors, the comfort food, I love it all!  For the very first time, this Florida girl is experiencing a real Fall.  With boot weather and incredible changing leaves, I’m so excited, I can barely stand it.  While in this autumnal frame of mind, I thought I’d share with you some of my favorite Fall-inspired art…

    Trees and Light by Debbie Martin, 40×40
    Tree View #7 by Kristi Taylor, acrylic on canvas 18×24
    Penelope Dullaghan
    Nine Full Moon Maples by Mary Chomenko Hinckley, pigment print on archival german paper, 21×21

    Please visit these artists’ websites to see more of their work– some Fall-ish, some not.  I’m hoping George & I might see some real Fall color this weekend here in Southern Oregon.  What about you?  Any autumnal activities on tap?

    1.  Debbie Martin

    2.  Kristi Taylor

    3.  Penelope Dullaghan

    4.  Mary Chomenko Hinckley

  • Friday Faves:  Where The Wild Things Are

    Friday Faves: Where The Wild Things Are

    One of the many things George & I love about the Pacific Northwest is the wildlife.  In the 4 months we’ve been here, we’ve seen bear, elk, hoary marmots, sea lions, elephant seals, eagles, chipmunks and more deer than I can count.  This area of the country still feels incredibly wild and untamed.  So this week, I’m sharing all the wild artwork I’m, well, wild about lately.

    The Beast by Shira Glezerman, oil on treated wood, 35.43×55.12
    Untitled Stag With Chandelier by Miranda Skoczek, enamel and oil on canvas, 43.31×47.24
    Sweaters by Jennifer Davis, acrylic, charcoal & graphite on panel, 12×16
    Sheep Chaperone by Vicki Sawyer, acrylic on canvas, 14×11

    Have a great weekend, Artsies!  Be sure to check out each of these artists’ websites for more beastly artwork!

    1.  Shira Glezerman 

    2.  Miranda Skoczek 

    3.  Jennifer Davis 

    4.  Vicki Sawyer 

    Featured image is Climber by Annada Hypes.  All images are courtesy of artist websites.

  • Friday Faves in 3-D

    Friday Faves in 3-D

    Happy Friday, Artsies!  If you’ve been reading the blog for a while, you have probably noticed that it’s a little painting heavy.  Painting as a medium is my first love, ooey-gooey globs of paint on a canvas will always be the first thing to catch my eye. I hate that it seems like sculpture is the red-headed step child of the art world.  I do love beautifully rendered sculpture and have vowed to feature it more here.  So as I work on some sculptors to feature soon, here’s a round-up of some three dimensional work that I am especially drawn to.

    Vanilla Driftwood by Treg Silkwood and Candace Martin, AKA Silkwood Glass
    Seedpod, Nested by Eric Moss
    Pod, burnished earthenware and soluble metal salts
    Nest by Michael Roco, mixed media

    Do you have a favorite 3-d artist?  Do tell!  Have a fantastic weekend, Artsies!  To see more of any of the above sculptors’ work, please visit their websites:

    1.  Silkwood Glass

    2.  Eric Moss

    3.  Mark Goudy

    4.  Michael Roco 

    All images are courtesy of the artists’ websites.

  • Friday Faves: Artsy Accessories

    What separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize!

    — Clairee Belcher, Steel Magnolias

    Just as accessories are the icing on an outfit’s cake, so this round up will be the icing on the cake of artsyF A S H I O NWeek!  Some wearable, some not, all fun!

    Shell, mosaic shoe by Candace Bahouth
    Broach by Tatiana Warenichova
    Raspberry by Ana Hagopian
    My Laundrette by Sharla Valeski

    1.  Candace Bahouth

    2.  Tatiana Warenichova 

    3.  Ana Hagopian 

    4.  Sharla Valeski 

    Hope you’ve enjoyed the artsy fashion fun this week!  Have a fantastic weekend, Artsies!