There is something in the eyes of an animal that connects with us. Their faces full of trust, loyalty and hopefulness can bring us peace in the midst of so many storms. In her Equine & Herd series, Atlanta…
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I am continually fascinated by what inspires each artists. It seems that the more unique the work, the more intriguing the inspiration. Los Angeles artist Melissa Manfull takes her artful cues from the beliefs of Southwestern utopian communities of…
I’m a closet Francophile. I loved my two years of high school French and think everything sounds better in a French accent. I could watch Amelie every day. The collages of French artist and illustrator Mathilde Aubier are so…
To paint the feeling of a person or place, rather than a representation of your subject can be quite the task. An artist must be able to interpret their impression into nothing but line, texture, color and form. Through…
Reading an enthralling tale comes pretty close to the joy I get from viewing incredible artwork. Some of my absolute favorite books have been the work of “classic” female authors such as Charlotte Bronte and Jane Austen. I still…
Happy Friday, Artsies!! You may have noticed that the Friday round-ups have been a bit more design oriented of late. It wasn’t intentional on my part at first, but once I noticed it, I decided to just dive in…
Athena’s board was dark & moody and we loved it! Doesn’t she have a great eye? I mean, those scarves, that ring and the Vivienne Westwood bag are gorgeous! Not to mention the fantastic artwork she included. It all…
There are some artists whose work I respond to on a visceral level, visually. I see it. I love it. I don’t have to know what it’s about or the super secret story behind the meaning of each piece.…
It’s that time of the month.. for a little guest foraging over on the UGallery blog for my Curated Persona series. I’m not a fan of super scariness, but I love art that’s just a bit spooky. Check it…
I don’t know what it is about this time of year, but it makes me crave a big city. A city with bustling sidewalks and tall buildings. Mr. Forager and I are still trying to figure out if we’re urban…