In the heart of the New Orleans French Quarter, housed in a 200+ year old classic Creole building lives Gallery Orange, a contemporary fine art gallery whose vibe and vision match the freshness of its signature color. If you’re…
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There are certain artists who create worlds so beautiful, I find myself wishing I could live inside one of their paintings, even if just for a little while. Today’s Escape Into Life artist, Brad Kunkle is such an artist.…
New Orleans is one of those places that is unlike any other. It is unique in it’s history, traditions and way of life. Artists of all kinds, writers, musicians, painters, are attracted to its vibrancy and joie de vivre.…
I’ve always been interested in the interplay between color and pattern, how each effects the other and the visual impact both can have, even in small doses. Australian artist Kirra Jamison’s works are a beautiful, modern mastery of both.…
If you’ve ever taken an art class, I’m sure you’ve copied the work of a “master”. Redrawing and painting great works of art is one of the tried and true methods used to teach basic skills. I love the…
I grew up in a household where old things were relished and appreciated. My dad and brother refurbished antique cars. My mom had a knack for painting and reusing old furniture. Family vacations were taken to historic sites instead…
Life just gets so complicated, doesn’t it? We are constantly bombarded with imagery and information, it’s a wonder our brains can keep up! What I love most about the work of New York artist, Peri Schwartz is her way…
There are certain artists whose work resonates with me, to whom I return again and again for inspiration. Vancouver, BC artist M.A. Tateishi is definitely an artist whose work fits into that category! I’m so happy to feature her…
Happy Valentine’s Day, Artsies! I hope you have plenty of love being lavished on you today and lots of folks in your life to love on. Here’s something I love: serving pieces that are a perfect balance of function,…
I guess by technical definition, I’m a housewife. Besides writing and curating this blog ( which is completely a labor of love at this point ), I don’t work outside the home. Housewife would be a lot easier to…