The next print I'm working on is of a dock's reflection in the water. Here are some pics I took for inspiration. Make sure to check back later to see the finished result!
Friday, June 10, 2011
Water's Shadow
I've always loved something about the way things are reflected in water and the shadows they can create. I love how the waves distort the object reflected :: sometimes just barely, and others so much that you can't discern what it is.
The next print I'm working on is of a dock's reflection in the water. Here are some pics I took for inspiration. Make sure to check back later to see the finished result!
The next print I'm working on is of a dock's reflection in the water. Here are some pics I took for inspiration. Make sure to check back later to see the finished result!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Inspirational Artists :: Altered Books
American contemporary artist Brian Dettmer alters pre-existing books. By making precise cuts, he exposes select images and text that reveal alternative interpretations of the book.
The kicker :: Dettmer never inserts or moves any of the books' contents...only removes. Isn't his precision insane?!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Living Painting
Van Gogh's painting A Wheatfield, with Cypresses, 1889, has been recreated in London's Trafalgar Square :: using over 8,000 different plants! Their hope is that it will attract visitors to the National Gallery where they can see the real thing...creative advertising at it's finest! The installation will remain in Trafalgar Square until the end of October 2011.
I wish I could say I'll be traveling to London sometime before October, but sadly I am not. I would love to hear from you if you're lucky enough to see this in person!
I wish I could say I'll be traveling to London sometime before October, but sadly I am not. I would love to hear from you if you're lucky enough to see this in person!
Photos by B. Alter, and National Gallery
via Tree Hugger
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Fresh Ink :: Spinning Wheels, Turning Heads
I'm really happy with how the bike turned out. Kinda makes me want to print it in some other colors too....are there any that you would love to see?
Monday, June 6, 2011
Bike-friendly
Minnesota was named "Best Trails State" by American Trails, ranked among the top "bicycle friendly" states by the League of American Cyclists, and Minneapolis was named the number one bicycling city in the U.S. by Bicycling Magazine......that said, it's no surprise that my next print is of a bike! :) I'm actually thinking of doing a series of different bikes from various perspectives :: stay tuned!
Here are a few pics I snapped for inspiration while out and about this weekend, as well as a peak at how my block carving is coming. I think I'll be printing this one in the next day or two, so check back soon for the final result!
Here are a few pics I snapped for inspiration while out and about this weekend, as well as a peak at how my block carving is coming. I think I'll be printing this one in the next day or two, so check back soon for the final result!
this illustration made me smile :)
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
Local and International Art Happenings
Beginning this Saturday, June 3rd, the Venice Biennale is kicking off Europe's art summer!
For those of you who don't know, the Venice Biennale is one of the largest contemporary art exhibits in the world and is held every 2 years in Venice, Italy. This year, a record 89 countries will have national pavilions at the 54th Biennale, including for the first time Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Rwanda, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Andorra.
*If you're lucky enough to be in Italy between now and November 27th, I strongly encourage you to venture to Venice and check out the Biennale - you won't be disappointed!
Here are a few pics from when I was at the Biennale in 2007, and a video of my favorite installation from the exhibit.
United States Pavilion
A portion of Take Care of Yourself by Sophie Calle, (French)
:: One of my favorites, learn more here ::
Pre-September 11 New York Skyline Recreated with Speakers and their Shadows by Mounir Fatmi, (Moroccan)
:: there were various sounds you would hear in a city coming from each speaker ::
My favorite piece of the exhibit, Ocean Without a Shore by Bill Viola, (American)
:: I know it's not the shortest video, but so worth it... ::
:: I know it's not the shortest video, but so worth it... ::
:: also this weekend ::
Happening a bit closer to home is the Edina Art Fair
Featuring 340 artists & the 2nd largest art fair in Minnesota...it should be a good time!
Friday, June 3 :: 10 - 7
Saturday, June 4 :: 10 - 7
Sunday, June 5 :: 10 - 5
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Fresh Ink :: In Bloom
I finished printing the lilacs late last night. I really liked the muted violet I was able to get by mixing my blue and red inks. Hope you like them...
p.s. it's almost Friday!!
p.s. it's almost Friday!!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
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