Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Mar 18, 2011, 12:21 pm
These paintings by artist Jeremy Geddes, who lives and works in Australia, are SO incredible I could spend hours just staring at them. I discovered Jeremy's work a while ago, and I can't believe I haven't written about him before now. While all of his work is stunning and incredibly detailed (some...
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Mar 17, 2011, 12:37 pm
One day, when I eventually live in the modern house of my dreams, I know where to find the modern fireplace of my dreams. These stunning fireplaces are created by a company called Focus Fireplaces, which started as an artist's studio in 1968 and has since become an international business selling ov...
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Oct 23, 2010, 3:49 pm
Early Christmas gift alert!! If anyone is feeling extra generous this holiday season, I would love to have one of these unique USB typewriters, which can connect to any PC, Mac or iPad! I can almost hear that "click...click...click" of an old-fashioned typewriter as I write this! You can see other...
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Sep 29, 2010, 6:19 pm
I have admired the work of Andrea Keys Connell for quite a while now. Her ceramic sculptures and large installations are so impressive to me. I would love to have the opportunity to see them in person one day. For now, I will continue to follow her work online...and continue to be constantly amaz...
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Sep 18, 2010, 4:18 pm
Prepare to be blown away. At first glance, the figurative paintings above, by Washington, DC artist Alexa Meade, seem like beautiful, colorful portraiture. Alexa captures her subjects with bright colors and heavy brush strokes, but wait...the hair looks SO real. Too real. That's because it is. ...
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Sep 15, 2010, 12:20 pm
I was beyond excited when The Jealous Curator asked me to be one of her "weekend guests" on her blog (which just happens to be the only blog I read on a daily basis...I love it!) I have been a fan of The Jealous Curator for quite some time now. She finds the most interesting artists, and as someon...
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Sep 15, 2010, 11:09 am
Micaelene Walsh is a ceramic artist and Associate Professor of Art at Louisiana State University. According to Michaelene, "dolls and animals have always interested me because they seem to possess an inner life." I really hope these little guys don't possess an inner life because they remind...
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Sep 10, 2010, 1:02 pm
Working in an art gallery can be a great experience. Being surrounded by creativity is always a fun thing, and luckily I get to do this 5 days a week. Having amazing co-workers makes the day even better, and Robin Venable is one of the best co-workers I have ever had. We make each other laugh con...
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Sep 9, 2010, 4:16 pm
I don't know a lot about Paul Wackers. I know he received his MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2004, and lists several impressive solo shows on his C.V., but other than that there's not a whole lot of biographical information on his website. I do know this, though...I could stare at his...
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Sep 8, 2010, 11:04 am
There is nothing I love more than curating shows. Researching talented artists, seeing the artwork as it's created, planning the layout of the show in the gallery, and watching it all come together for the opening reception is one of the most exciting things I have ever had the pleasure to do in my...
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Aug 17, 2010, 4:26 pm
What can I say about the work of Gala Bent? Well, I am in LOVE...that's what. Short and sweet, but that's exactly how I feel when I see Gala's detailed illustrations. She can draw a braid like nobody's business. In fact, hair and fur is a constant theme in her work. I contacted Gala a few month...
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Apr 15, 2010, 7:00 pm
I love Google images. I use it almost on a daily basis...usually to find new and exciting artists for this blog or for shows I curate. I also have the weird habit of typing in random words just to see what will pop up. Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's bad...but it's always interesting. Ladies...
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Mar 29, 2010, 7:06 pm
Robin Van Valkenburgh is one talented lady. I had the pleasure of selling her work several years ago when I owned a craft gallery, Artifex, in Franklin, Tennessee. Although I do not miss the stress, incredibly long hours, and financial strains of owning my own business, I DO miss being surrounded ...
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Mar 26, 2010, 1:26 pm
"Deepa Vekaria has recently completed a Masters in Communication Design at Central Saint Martins School of Art and Design. She is inspired by the character roles found in Film Noir. Her work reflects a sense of period, setting and location with a strong sense of atmosphere and mood within filmic com...
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Dec 24, 2009, 10:35 am
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Dec 24, 2009, 10:35 am
Amazing and intricate snow globe sculptures by Walter Martin and Paloma Munoz. Their work is absolutely amazing! You can see more of their designs here. Happy Holidays from Art, Design and Home!!
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Oct 28, 2009, 3:12 pm
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Oct 28, 2009, 3:12 pm
The Brainwave Sofa is a collaboration between Lucas Maassen and Dries Verbruggen from Unfold. The design/shape was entirely determined by recording Maassen's neural activity while thinking of comfort. This is one of several unique works from the traveling exhibit, Bits n' Pieces, featuring work by ...
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Sep 11, 2009, 5:41 pm
Esther Derkx gives new life to vintage, discarded serving ware by adding images of athletes and dancers to these abandoned pieces and creating something new and unique. She uses the technique of screen-printing onto ceramics, creating a wild juxtaposition of the human body, mixed with the floral a...
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Sep 11, 2009, 5:41 pm
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Jul 18, 2009, 1:25 pm
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Jul 18, 2009, 1:25 pm
This will be the first of many "One Day I Will Own" posts. These will be my little dream posts about all the glorious works of art I would purchase if I only had limitless amounts of money. Unfortunately, that is not the case. In the meantime I will just admire these things, put them on my list, ...
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Jul 16, 2009, 12:26 pm
These post-its look good enough to eat! You can buy one or a crate of six. Available from D-BROS.
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Jul 16, 2009, 12:26 pm
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Jun 19, 2009, 11:09 am
"DoomGloomBoom" is the etsy shop of artist Zack Pinson. I am in love with this this piece titled "Duck." I may be getting out the credit card and making a purchase. At $12 per print how could I pass it up? The only thing that could make it better is if it was the original, but I won't let that s...
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Jun 19, 2009, 10:29 am
Marion Peck's paintings are dream-like. Some are like a good dream...some are like a bad dream. But they are all beautiful. Her subjects are people, animals, animals that look like people, and people that look like animals. There are portraits of puppies dressed in suits, kitties with extra eyes...
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - May 1, 2009, 3:00 pm
"Michael Mararian possesses a poetic propensity for taking traditionally cheerful images and concepts and turning them into frightening, yet humorous, tableaus. Focusing on children as the last bastion of innocence, Mararian draws on a diverse range of influences to deliver the peculiar ink work he...
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Brian D. posted an article on Art, Design and Home - Apr 29, 2009, 5:05 pm
These planters from Metaphys are ideal for any modern home. Simple and clean, these planters make quite a contemporary statement. The "picture" planters can hang on a wall or sit on a table. The "factory" planters can be grouped together to create a modern design. Beautiful! To purchase or see m...
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