There’s a new Curated Persona up over on the UGallery blog! This one describes a person pretty similar to someone close to my own heart. Check it out here! BONUS: Artsy Forager readers will receive 15% off on any UGallery purchase until December 3, 2012! …
There is a temporary, transitory nature to drawings that always make them seem much more loose and free than their painted counterparts. The pastel work of Memphis artist Pinkney Herbert explodes with the energy of an artist unfettered. Maybe…
While I adore abstracts full of wild, expressive brushstrokes, sometimes abstracts with a focus on quiet shapes and patterns are a welcome respite. In today’s Artist Watch over on Escape Into Life, I’m featuring the work of Lucy Mink,…
Nature has a way of littering her surfaces with remnants of her past lives. Whether sea shells scattered on a beach or leaves dispersed across the forest floor, she leaves us with reminders of what was. UK installation artist…
Because of the transitory nature of my life currently, many times Mr. Forager and I will purposely seek out coffee shops, art openings, and pubs merely for the opportunity to interact face to face with other people. Baltimore based…
Something about this time of year makes long for warm & cozy things. Felt played a big role in the holiday decor I grew up with, so I love seeing so many modern spins on this classic material. Here…
Wishing a very happy Thanksgiving to all the US Artsies and a day of blessing to everyone! I am thankful for the inspiration found in the work of so many talented artists, the encouragement of all my artsy readers,…
Growing up in the 70’s in a working class family, much of the time we used what we had and lots of imagination in our daily play. My brother & I would regularly create “cars” out of cardboard boxes…
Completely in awe of these quiet, seemingly simple drawings by Asheville artist Kirsten Stolle. These unassuming little works deal in abstract ways with big issues such as climate change and genetic modification. I’m featuring Kirsten’s work in my Artist Watch…
It’s no secret that colors can have an effect on our mood. There are certain shades that just make me happy and artwork that concentrates on the interaction of colors and their properties make my heart sing. Chicago artist…
