I used to deliberately fight against liking the work of Frida Kahlo. You see, in my college painting studio there was an older Bolivian woman who was auditing the course and she LOVED Kahlo and seemed to fancy herself as…
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I have an inherent weakness for artwork that combines nature inspired imagery in a completely abstracted way. ( See the work of Susan Morosky, Deb Haugen, Brenda Hope Zappitell and countless others! ) The work of Austin artist Meredith…
I am a firm believer is finding the beauty in life’s simple pleasures. And don’t you find life more inspiring when you are able to delight in the things around you? I love the way Boston artist Marian Dioguardi‘s…
As with many right-brained folks, math is not my strong suit. But one thing I loved about taking geometry was the analysis of shape and how each is formed using different angles. It seems that many creatives are finding…
It’s no secret that street art has exploded in popularity recently, gaining momentum and long deserved recognition. We’re living in a world in which people are constantly looking for sources of inspiration and stimulation, which street art often provides…
I don’t always read Artist Statements but sometimes one just describes the artist’s work and vision so perfectly that I don’t feel like there is any way my words can improve upon it. Such is the case of New…
When I was a little girl, I spent many nights at my grandparent’s house. Before bed, my brother & I would curl up with my Mimi while she read to us from a book of fairytales. The fanciful and…
Please pardon the Homer Simpson impression! What is it about those little round, doughy rings? Frosted or glazed, we love them all. Here are a few artists who’ve captured the spirit of our passion for these sweet treats. Emily…
As I may have mentioned, my hubby and I are renting a little apartment on a lake here in Northern Idaho for the next few months. We’ve taken a few meals down to the water, eating and drinking wine…
Something interesting happens on our cloudy days here in the Northwest. The grey softens and disguises the landscape so that details are normally left unseen and undercover are brought to the fore. The paintings featured from Elizabeth Terhune today…