Gallery Wall

Tim and I are in the process of framing artwork we've collected over the past few years. There's a blank wall in our new place that is perfect for a gallery display. I've been scouring Pinterest for some inspiration and here are a few of my favorites...

pics via Pinterest

Just Sayin'...

Hope you have a lovely weekend! 

pic via Design Seeds

Play a Game

The Card Players by Paul Cézanne

1890-1892

Oil on Canvas

Musée d'Orsay :: Paris, France

pic via Musée d'Orsay

Experiment with Art

I saw this on Pinterest the other day and it made me laugh out loud.
Hope you're having a good week!

Words to Pause By

Staying Cozy

It's snowing and
I'm staying inside this morning
which means
hot coffee
smartwool socks 
and slippers
:)

pic by yours truly

Art Shanty Projects

Maybe ice fishing isn't enough to lure you onto a frozen lake, I don't blame you...but the Art Shanty Project on Medicine Lake is back for it's 3rd year and definitely worth checking out if you live in the Twin Cities! This engaging and extremely unique event is comprised of artists who turn ice houses into interactive exhibits exploring how the public space of a frozen lake can expand notions of what art can be. This four week exhibition is going on now through February 4th. 


Read more about the Art Shanty Project here :: get directions!

Be your own Boss

For everyone who dreams of turning their creative passions into a paycheck....this article that was featured on DesignSponge yesterday is definitely worth a read! :)

via DesignSponge

Art Corner

Here's an update of how my little art corner is coming along...still a bit more to go, but looking better! :) 

Leaning

The framing of this pic is so creative! I just might have to do this with one of my own pics of the leaning tower :)

pic via Moritz Frei

Lovely Laundry

The photography project Intimacy Under the Wires first started in Tel Aviv and has since brought Israeli photographer Sivan Askayo to cities in Spain, United Kingdom, Italy, Argentina, etc. I love the varying perspectives that capture the movement of the wind in the clothes.

via DesignSponge

New Creative Space

There has been a lot of change around here the last couple weeks :: the biggest being our move over New Year's weekend! We're mostly settled, but still in the midst of organizing some things...namely, all of my art supplies! This Sunday I will finally have a chance to arrange my little art corner, yay! Once that's done, new designs won't be far behind! 

Here's a BEFORE shot of how the space looks right now...

pic taken by yours truly

I ♥ MN

Everywhere I look, our culture has moved onto the next holiday :: Valentines day....here's to keeping with that trend! Here's a little heart inspired treasury of items created by those who call MN home! 

Hope you have a good weekend!

Remake

The Remake/Photo Project challenged art students to recreate famous works of art using photography. You'll find some of my favorites below, but make sure to check out their website to see oh-so-more! Hope you're having a great first week of the new year!

“Bedroom in Arles” remake by Joshua Louis Simon

“Bedroom in Arles” by Van Gogh

“Nighthawks” remake by Bastian Vice

“Nighthawks” by Edward Hopper

“Girl reading a letter by an open window” remake by Johann Watzke

“Girl reading a letter by an open window” by Vermeer

“Behind the Gare Saint-Lazare, 1932″ remake by Ollie Jarman

“Behind the Gare Saint-Lazare, 1932″ by Henri Cartier-Bresson

“Café Terrace at Night” remake by Jonathan Pruc

“Café Terrace at Night” by Van Gogh

“Woman with a guitar” remake by Niklas Enhag

“Woman with a guitar” by Georges Braque