Can you believe we’re entering into the last lazy days of summer, Artsies? I hardly can, but I intend to enjoy it to the fullest! Beginning the end of summer today with the marvelous work of this month’s Featured…
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As artists, often what we want to express can’t be contained between the four straight lines of a canvas. So artists like Australian artist Kate Tucker push the boundaries of surface and form, leading to paintings that seem to…
For artists, inspiration lurks around every corner. And sometimes, what we find amazing one day isn’t quite as captivating the next. There’s something about that certain moment in time, the light, the shadows, the color, that enchants us, but…
I have a soft spot for vintage pressed glass. My grandmother had tons and in a few boxes in storage somewhere, I have my own collection of milk glass. So when I spotted the work of Philadelphia artist Amber…
From the outside, this traveler’s life must seem incredibly exciting and adventurous, and yes, in many ways it is. But even so, Mr. F and I still deal with life’s drudgery like work, insurance, and laundry. Add to that…
Surprise!! I know a few days ago I shared that I would be slowing things down a bit for a while, but then I heard about the #makegood Great.ly campaign and well, I just had to join in! If you…
For the last century or so, signage has become a ubiquitous part of the American landscape. In the mid twentieth century especially, neon signage became not just advertising but an art form unto itself. These letters in light have…
The other day Mr. F and I hiked up a hill in nearby Trinidad to a spot looking out over the ocean. As we gazed out over the Pacific, I wondered at the way the colors in the water…
Summer is the perfect time for slowing down and regrouping. Lately I’ve been feeling pulled in a dozen different directions, like a jack of all trades but master of none. In the back of my mind, I knew I…
It’s true, I love work filled with deep color and contrast. But occasionally I crave something that feels fresh and light as air. The work of Brazilian born, New York based artist Clara Fialho feels like such a breath of…