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Category: Art News

  • Attention Artsy Forager Facebook Followers!

    As they always seem to be in the habit of doing, Facebook pages recently changed! If you’re a fan and don’t want to miss any news, go to the Artsy Forager page and hover over the “Liked” button and select “Show In My Newsfeed”. Otherwise, you may not receive updates in your feed from Artsy Forager.  Sorry for the extra step, but I don’t want you to miss out on any of the inspiring artsy stuff being posted on Facebook!

    PS– If you aren’t following Artsy Forager on Facebook, please join in the fun!  Lots of artsy goodies are posted over on Facebook between the features here on the blog.

  • Back to Our Regularly Scheduled Programming Soon!

    Hiya Artsies!  I’m so sorry for the lack of posts and comment responses for the last few weeks.  We’ve been trying to get a full internet connection established in our little summer rental and well.. let’s just say it’s been a comedy of errors.  Finally got things up and running last night, so Artsy Forager will be back to normal next week.  Thanks for understanding!  I’ve missed you guys and can’t wait to get back into the swing!

    PS– Make sure you’ve entered to win the Geoff Mitchell Moon Rabbits giveaway!  Contest ends today at 5pm PST!  Go here for details.

  • Happy Birthday, Artsy Forager!

    Artsy Forager is one year old today!  My little blog baby is moving from infancy into toddlerhood and I am one proud momma.

    It’s Not My Birthday, That’s Not My Cake- Coconut by Lori Larusso, acrylic & enamel on panel, 18x18x1.5

    It’s been a year of discovering amazing artists, fantastic galleries and enthusiastic art lovers!  I’ve gotten to know so many incredible people through the blog and would like to thank every one of you for continuing to read, support and share in the art love here at Artsy Forager.

    In the coming year, look for even more incredible artists, gallery features, inspiration for artsy living and a blog redesign that will ( hopefully! ) make the website even easier to peruse and use!

    You guys make this labor of love a pleasure.  As a birthday treat, I’ll be tweeting some of my favorite Artsy Forager features throughout the day.  Keep your eyes peeled!

    Much artsy love!

    Lesley

    For George– Thank you my wonderful husband for all of your encouragement and support.  You make my dreams come true every day.

  • Welcome to Artsy Forager!

    I would like to extend a warm welcome to all the new Artsies who have joined in the fun!  I’m so glad you’ve discovered Artsy Forager thanks to our feature on WordPress.com’s Freshly Pressed.  I hope you’ll find as much stimulation, inspiration and just pure enjoyment in the artwork as I do!  Feel free to roam around the site, there are lots of wonderful artists waiting to be discovered!

    If you’re the social type, please come on over to Facebook & Twitter and connect with Artsy Forager there, too!  Lots of goodies, fun and interesting tidbits are being shared there.  And of course, feel free to share Artsy Forager with your friends!

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Lesley AKA Artsy Forager

  • Exciting News!!

    Yours truly is now a weekly contributor to the Escape Into Life website.  Escape Into Life is an online arts journal showcasing visual arts, literature and music.  My first post is up and you can check it out here.  For my inaugural post, I’ve featured the work of one of my favorite artists, Susan Hall.  Susan’s work haunts me in the best possible way.  Hope you love it as much as I do.

    Please take some time to poke around the EIL website.  You’ll be inspired!

    Cheers and great art,

    Lesley

  • Artsy Dwelling: Show-ing Off

    Artsy Dwelling: Show-ing Off

    As promised, here’s our 2nd Christina Baker feature of the day.  The fabulous Mrs. Baker has four (!) pieces of artwork featured in the Nashville Southern Living Showcase Home.  So I thought it would be fun to give you a peek at her work in this beautifully designed space.

    Commissioned work for master bedroom, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, acrylic on canvas, 48×48
    Master bedroom, Lazy Day, acrylic on canvas, 30×40
    Master Bedroom Inspiration Board, Southern Living Showcase Home

  • Coming in September!!

    Featuring posts on fashion-designer artists, jewelry artists, artists with style for miles, fashion inspired art, art inspired fashion and much more!

    Be runway dressed and ready to brave the paparazzi for Artsy Forager’s very own artsyFashion Week!

  • DoGooders: Helping Kids with Cancer Through Art

    Hospitals can be scary places.  Especially if you’re a small child being poked and prodded and put into scary looking machines when all you want to do is play.

    Art proves a great distraction to kids at Shands Jacksonville | jacksonville.com.

  • Should Artists Donate Their Art?

    When I worked for a gallery we were constantly being asked to donate a piece of artwork for this charity and that.  Artists are no different, but donating artwork affects them in many ways that charitable organizations may not consider or that the artists themselves may not think about.   Here is a well written article by artist Helen Klebesadel, outlining some of the pros & cons of donating for an artist and suggestions for how to donate smarter.

    Thanks to Yvonne Lozano for sharing!

    The Double Edged Sword: Should Artists Donate Their Art?.

  • HERB & DOROTHY

    What an amazing story!  If you love something, you will find a way to do it and the Vogels found a way to become art collectors on a very modest income.   I can’t wait to see this.

    HERB & DOROTHY | The Vogel Art Collection | Independent Lens | PBS.

    Who knows, maybe one day they will make a film about Lesley & George:  The Frenz Art Collection.   One can dare to dream.