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…
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This blogging world is chock full of creative and inspiring people. I am so excited to participate in the collaborative blogging project, Art to Inspiration! Art to Inspiration is a monthly collaborative blogging project in which bloggers around the…
Sometimes, in a world filled with sarcasm and cynicism, we can easily forget the vulnerability of the human spirit. How one wounding word can hurt and haunt us. Toronto artist Kris Knight’s portraits remind us that the strength we…
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?…
Recently I’ve been hesitating to feature certain artists’ work because though I’ve had them in my queue for quite sometime, I suddenly starting seeing their work popping up all over other blog sites. And the last thing I want…
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If you’re an Artsy Forager fan on Facebook & Twitter, you may have seen my little hint regarding a new feature coming to the Artsy Forager Facebook page. ( If you’re not following AF on Facebook and/or Twitter, it’s…
Artsy Forager reader Kim Carney creates these fantastic folk art sculptures, Brantlers, using recycled wood, branches and various found objects. Such a fun take on “trophies”! Check them all out on Kim’s website and let me know in the…
Hubby and I have been going through major winter cabin fever. Every weekend lately, it’s been either snowing or raining. We miss getting our hiking on and are ready to see some wildlife actually in the wild ( the…
Does this sculpture by New York artist Tom Fruin remind you of anyone? I’ll give you a hint.. Do you see it? Love how these very different works compliment each other! Read more about Karen Schepf’s work here and…