One of my favorite things about babies and children of family and friends is looking at them and seeing how their parents come through. Whether in their physical attributes or personalities, it always amazes me to see glimpses of…
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When we think of an art collector, our minds may wander to Rockefeller-types plunking down millions for Warhols at Christie’s. We ordinary folk rarely think of ourselves as art collectors. But if you’ve ever purchased even one piece of…
I am loving these little Puffball Bonsai sculptures by Alexandra Gjurasic. They make me happy with their colorful stripes and cotton candy poufs. I could just leave it at that. But I like to take things a little deeper.…
Something about the warmer months make me long for the exotic. Maybe it’s childhood conditioning bringing on dreams of summer vacations to faraway places! I’ve always loved the work of Jill Ricci for her brilliant way of combining exotic…
When I was a little girl, like every other kid, I loved going to places like the zoo, Disney World & Busch Gardens. I reveled in the feeling of being in exotic places without losing familiar comforts and conveniences.…
It’s been awhile since I checked in and caught you up on what’s happening with the business side of Artsy Forager, and I’m also long overdue for taking a look at how I’d like to see Artsy Forager evolve…
I’m finding so much to inspire and aspire to in the work of other artists lately, especially in the way abstract artists approach composition and color. How some artists choose to include graphic or narrative elements eluding to a…
This year is zipping by like a lightning bug, isn’t it? We’ve rounded the corner to a new month, which means there is a new Featured Artist to enjoy and obsess over all May long! Toronto artist Holly Farrell…
Lately, I’ve been rediscovered the joy of finger painting. Sometimes a brush just won’t do the trick and your digits are the best way to get it done. And for me, it makes me feel even more connected to…
Perhaps this is sacriledgious type talk, but I’ve never been a fan of the Wizard of Oz. I just never really connected with it. But I do love me some Judy Garland. Meet Me in St. Louis? Easter Parade? I’ll…