Painting by UK artist Wilf Hardy. From the book Space Wars Fact and Fiction, (Octopus UK, 1980)
Small attic spaces with low ceilings can often feel restrictive or remain unused in many homes. However, with a little creativity and thoughtful design, these cozy nooks can be transformed into functional and aesthetically pleasing
Throughout history vaulted ceilings were used to ornament cathedrals and basilicas and make a space look larger than it is. In architecture, the main function of vaults was to give resistance to walls and ceilings. There’s a wide variety of vaults such as the Barrel Vault, Groin Vault, Rib Vault and Fan vault. This variety took ceilings to another dimension and more than art covering four walls with a roof. Therefore, Mozaico thought of taking you on a journey of renowned to less known monuments , spreading through three continents and two thousand years of history. We start with the contemporary art of magical stained glass ceilings made by Daniel Buren to conclude with the fairy land of India, the Taj Mahal.
I’m in the market for a another work space. Our makeshift dinning room office is not only driving Abe crazy, it just isn’t sustainable anymore. And now that Coco is just half a year away…
I’m in the market for a another work space. Our makeshift dinning room office is not only driving Abe crazy, it just isn’t sustainable anymore. And now that Coco is just half a year away…
Katharina and her husband purchased this 1960s home that was once a holiday property and hadn't been updated since it was built. While living in it, the couple has done a fantastic job taking it
Take your work to a place that changes your perspective and opens your mind.
Brace yourselves and your bank accounts, my friends, because do I have some fabulous art finds this month. Starting with Chi Boyd, aka Tiny Snails: How cute is this?? That one isn't in her Etsy shop (yet?) but the rest of these are: Robin Hood & Maid Marian! Aww, I never see art of these two. Who here doesn't love space AND dinosaurs? Yassssss. I had to include this one because Donald is my boi. (Even if I'm too old to use the word "boi.") Head to Chie's Etsy to browse the rest or her prints (and pins!), then follow her on IG for lots more fan art and sweetness. ***** Bored Panda did a whole feature and interview with Monokubo, a Japanese artist who - gasp! - is only on Tumblr. So even though she doesn't have an online shop that I can find, you HAVE to see what she paints: Ermergersh. CURRENT MOOD, amirite? Monokubo does paint more than cats - she also has giant owls, foxes, and more. I just love her cats the most: Hang on, here's a non-cat one: Talk about magical. I want to go to there. Check out Bored Panda's feature for over 20 more gorgeous paintings and Monokubo's interview, then be sure to follow her on Tumblr! ***** Bill Robinson of Flimflammery has a whimsical watercolor style I can't get enough of: Dragon tea time! Look at all the fun details, like the teapot on his head and his itty bitty wings! Speaking of dragons, here's Bill's take on the "Mother of Dragons": He calls it "Game of Thorns." Ha! (I'm kind of relieved Figment isn't in there. That could be... traumatizing.) But we all know which one stole my heart, right? Well, NOW we all know. C'mon, he has Junk Lady carrying everyone! EEEEEEE And one more from Bill, because this owl with a tuba hits all the right notes: You can follow Bill on IG here, then go browse the rest at his Etsy shop! ***** Annie Stegg Gerard is one of those rare master painters that honestly defies description, so I'll just show you: I KNOW RIGHT? Even when Annie posts clips of herself painting these on IG, and I watch her do it, I still can't believe anyone can paint like this. Her work is just so vivid and dreamlike. Check out this card set she sells: Follow Annie on IG here, then check out this Etsy shop for more of her prints - or her webstore, which also carries original paintings, ooOOooooh. ***** Scott Mills is another fine artist who caught my eye with his sweetly surreal bears: Move over, Discworld; now we need stories about people living on giant bear heads. Scott paints lots of other creatures, too, but his bears are my favorite: It took me 5 times going through this post to notice the crayons. Check out the colors in this panda! Swoony swoon. Go browse Scott's Etsy shop to see what else he paints, then give him a follow on IG to see even more. ****** And finally, here comes the artist who single-handedly turned me around on faux taxidermy: Valency Genis. Her work is so fabulous, so funny, so... well... just look: Tell me you didn't giggle. This one has a Tim Burton/Dr. Suess vibe, right? A bunch more from her Instagram account: And this guy makes me think of a Skeksis dancing around in a boa while no one is watching: Hee! You can browse Valency's available pieces here, then give her a follow on IG for more fabulousness. I hope these made you smile, peeps, and gave you some new artists to follow! But wait, before you go, THERE'S MORE. I still have free art to give away! So comment below and tell me which of these next three prints you like best, and I'll pick three of you at random to win! Which reminds me: you know how I'm always saying John & I'll ship anywhere? Well, last month John spent $60 at the post office shipping out art. So yeah, I DO MEAN ANYWHERE. Now without further ado, here are your choices this month: "Mario Princesses" by Megan Fisher, 8x10 signed print. (This is printed on a velvety matte paper that is a pure joy to look at it IRL, the colors are so vivid. So whoever wins this has to promise you won't frame it under glass, K?) "Star Wars Doodlez" by Kate Carleton, 11X17 signed print "Belle" by Bri Pi Art, 8X10 signed print Happy commenting, everyone! And remember to check back, since I'll be announcing all 3 winners in my very next post. UPDATE: The give-away has ended! The winner of the Mario Princesses is Rabidbun The winner of the Star Wars Doodlez is Susan Anderson And the winner of Belle is Jessica Layman Congrats, you three, and please e-mail me your mailing addresses! ***** Want to help support Epbot and all our crazy art-shipping habits? Then consider checking out my Amazon storefront for stuff you might need! Or stuff you don't need, but probably want!
A Sensory Concentration Space (SCS) is soft microcosm that lets you and/or a group concentrate on your senses with LED lights and scents to ground you.
“I can hear with my knee better than with my calves.” This statement made by Bernhard Leitner, which initially seems absurd, can be explained in...
Brace yourselves and your bank accounts, my friends, because do I have some fabulous art finds this month. Starting with Chi Boyd, aka Tiny Snails: How cute is this?? That one isn't in her Etsy shop (yet?) but the rest of these are: Robin Hood & Maid Marian! Aww, I never see art of these two. Who here doesn't love space AND dinosaurs? Yassssss. I had to include this one because Donald is my boi. (Even if I'm too old to use the word "boi.") Head to Chie's Etsy to browse the rest or her prints (and pins!), then follow her on IG for lots more fan art and sweetness. ***** Bored Panda did a whole feature and interview with Monokubo, a Japanese artist who - gasp! - is only on Tumblr. So even though she doesn't have an online shop that I can find, you HAVE to see what she paints: Ermergersh. CURRENT MOOD, amirite? Monokubo does paint more than cats - she also has giant owls, foxes, and more. I just love her cats the most: Hang on, here's a non-cat one: Talk about magical. I want to go to there. Check out Bored Panda's feature for over 20 more gorgeous paintings and Monokubo's interview, then be sure to follow her on Tumblr! ***** Bill Robinson of Flimflammery has a whimsical watercolor style I can't get enough of: Dragon tea time! Look at all the fun details, like the teapot on his head and his itty bitty wings! Speaking of dragons, here's Bill's take on the "Mother of Dragons": He calls it "Game of Thorns." Ha! (I'm kind of relieved Figment isn't in there. That could be... traumatizing.) But we all know which one stole my heart, right? Well, NOW we all know. C'mon, he has Junk Lady carrying everyone! EEEEEEE And one more from Bill, because this owl with a tuba hits all the right notes: You can follow Bill on IG here, then go browse the rest at his Etsy shop! ***** Annie Stegg Gerard is one of those rare master painters that honestly defies description, so I'll just show you: I KNOW RIGHT? Even when Annie posts clips of herself painting these on IG, and I watch her do it, I still can't believe anyone can paint like this. Her work is just so vivid and dreamlike. Check out this card set she sells: Follow Annie on IG here, then check out this Etsy shop for more of her prints - or her webstore, which also carries original paintings, ooOOooooh. ***** Scott Mills is another fine artist who caught my eye with his sweetly surreal bears: Move over, Discworld; now we need stories about people living on giant bear heads. Scott paints lots of other creatures, too, but his bears are my favorite: It took me 5 times going through this post to notice the crayons. Check out the colors in this panda! Swoony swoon. Go browse Scott's Etsy shop to see what else he paints, then give him a follow on IG to see even more. ****** And finally, here comes the artist who single-handedly turned me around on faux taxidermy: Valency Genis. Her work is so fabulous, so funny, so... well... just look: Tell me you didn't giggle. This one has a Tim Burton/Dr. Suess vibe, right? A bunch more from her Instagram account: And this guy makes me think of a Skeksis dancing around in a boa while no one is watching: Hee! You can browse Valency's available pieces here, then give her a follow on IG for more fabulousness. I hope these made you smile, peeps, and gave you some new artists to follow! But wait, before you go, THERE'S MORE. I still have free art to give away! So comment below and tell me which of these next three prints you like best, and I'll pick three of you at random to win! Which reminds me: you know how I'm always saying John & I'll ship anywhere? Well, last month John spent $60 at the post office shipping out art. So yeah, I DO MEAN ANYWHERE. Now without further ado, here are your choices this month: "Mario Princesses" by Megan Fisher, 8x10 signed print. (This is printed on a velvety matte paper that is a pure joy to look at it IRL, the colors are so vivid. So whoever wins this has to promise you won't frame it under glass, K?) "Star Wars Doodlez" by Kate Carleton, 11X17 signed print "Belle" by Bri Pi Art, 8X10 signed print Happy commenting, everyone! And remember to check back, since I'll be announcing all 3 winners in my very next post. UPDATE: The give-away has ended! The winner of the Mario Princesses is Rabidbun The winner of the Star Wars Doodlez is Susan Anderson And the winner of Belle is Jessica Layman Congrats, you three, and please e-mail me your mailing addresses! ***** Want to help support Epbot and all our crazy art-shipping habits? Then consider checking out my Amazon storefront for stuff you might need! Or stuff you don't need, but probably want!
Brace yourselves and your bank accounts, my friends, because do I have some fabulous art finds this month. Starting with Chi Boyd, aka Tiny Snails: How cute is this?? That one isn't in her Etsy shop (yet?) but the rest of these are: Robin Hood & Maid Marian! Aww, I never see art of these two. Who here doesn't love space AND dinosaurs? Yassssss. I had to include this one because Donald is my boi. (Even if I'm too old to use the word "boi.") Head to Chie's Etsy to browse the rest or her prints (and pins!), then follow her on IG for lots more fan art and sweetness. ***** Bored Panda did a whole feature and interview with Monokubo, a Japanese artist who - gasp! - is only on Tumblr. So even though she doesn't have an online shop that I can find, you HAVE to see what she paints: Ermergersh. CURRENT MOOD, amirite? Monokubo does paint more than cats - she also has giant owls, foxes, and more. I just love her cats the most: Hang on, here's a non-cat one: Talk about magical. I want to go to there. Check out Bored Panda's feature for over 20 more gorgeous paintings and Monokubo's interview, then be sure to follow her on Tumblr! ***** Bill Robinson of Flimflammery has a whimsical watercolor style I can't get enough of: Dragon tea time! Look at all the fun details, like the teapot on his head and his itty bitty wings! Speaking of dragons, here's Bill's take on the "Mother of Dragons": He calls it "Game of Thorns." Ha! (I'm kind of relieved Figment isn't in there. That could be... traumatizing.) But we all know which one stole my heart, right? Well, NOW we all know. C'mon, he has Junk Lady carrying everyone! EEEEEEE And one more from Bill, because this owl with a tuba hits all the right notes: You can follow Bill on IG here, then go browse the rest at his Etsy shop! ***** Annie Stegg Gerard is one of those rare master painters that honestly defies description, so I'll just show you: I KNOW RIGHT? Even when Annie posts clips of herself painting these on IG, and I watch her do it, I still can't believe anyone can paint like this. Her work is just so vivid and dreamlike. Check out this card set she sells: Follow Annie on IG here, then check out this Etsy shop for more of her prints - or her webstore, which also carries original paintings, ooOOooooh. ***** Scott Mills is another fine artist who caught my eye with his sweetly surreal bears: Move over, Discworld; now we need stories about people living on giant bear heads. Scott paints lots of other creatures, too, but his bears are my favorite: It took me 5 times going through this post to notice the crayons. Check out the colors in this panda! Swoony swoon. Go browse Scott's Etsy shop to see what else he paints, then give him a follow on IG to see even more. ****** And finally, here comes the artist who single-handedly turned me around on faux taxidermy: Valency Genis. Her work is so fabulous, so funny, so... well... just look: Tell me you didn't giggle. This one has a Tim Burton/Dr. Suess vibe, right? A bunch more from her Instagram account: And this guy makes me think of a Skeksis dancing around in a boa while no one is watching: Hee! You can browse Valency's available pieces here, then give her a follow on IG for more fabulousness. I hope these made you smile, peeps, and gave you some new artists to follow! But wait, before you go, THERE'S MORE. I still have free art to give away! So comment below and tell me which of these next three prints you like best, and I'll pick three of you at random to win! Which reminds me: you know how I'm always saying John & I'll ship anywhere? Well, last month John spent $60 at the post office shipping out art. So yeah, I DO MEAN ANYWHERE. Now without further ado, here are your choices this month: "Mario Princesses" by Megan Fisher, 8x10 signed print. (This is printed on a velvety matte paper that is a pure joy to look at it IRL, the colors are so vivid. So whoever wins this has to promise you won't frame it under glass, K?) "Star Wars Doodlez" by Kate Carleton, 11X17 signed print "Belle" by Bri Pi Art, 8X10 signed print Happy commenting, everyone! And remember to check back, since I'll be announcing all 3 winners in my very next post. UPDATE: The give-away has ended! The winner of the Mario Princesses is Rabidbun The winner of the Star Wars Doodlez is Susan Anderson And the winner of Belle is Jessica Layman Congrats, you three, and please e-mail me your mailing addresses! ***** Want to help support Epbot and all our crazy art-shipping habits? Then consider checking out my Amazon storefront for stuff you might need! Or stuff you don't need, but probably want!
After an intense but wholesome competition, the judges have made their decisions and chosen the winners of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards in 2023. And we can’t wait to share the most beloved photos with you this year!
If only we could all have her patience.
Klaus Rinke is a German artist who explored several artistic means (painting, sculpture) before concentrating on body art. He especially used the movement of the body, captured through performance and photographs, as a means to express the passing of time. The theme of the clock itself...
Tang Yau Hoong is a visual artist/ illustrator/graphic designer from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His main focus is to create graphics that spark the viewer. As an illustrator, he tries to convey messages visually. Tang’s love for simplicity, has encouraged him to…
Medusology- the study of jellyfish Transform your space with the cool blue tones and quirky pink highlights of this jellyfish paper painting- a great fine art piece for a bathroom, bedroom, or studio space. My paper paintings are created with hundreds of tiny pieces of paper. Every paper fragment is carefully selected for its texture and hue- torn from book pages, magazines, sheet music, ads, and various other paper materials. *This is not the original piece of art but a printed reproduction, original art piece available upon request* My prints are: -printed on professional poster paper with a gloss finish -shipped flat or in a poster tube with a protective acid-free sleeve -for indoor use -high image quality and detail -processed and sent within 5-7 business days after purchase Listing is for poster print only- frame is not included with purchase. If you are interested in purchasing the original collage, please contact me for availability and pricing.
I don’t know about you, but searching for art supplies in a cluttered office kills my inspiration to create! Being unorganized is the enemy of creativity. Fight that enemy with a few easy ti…
Hello my people! How is your Summer going? Can you believe we have just about a month left before school starts again? I honestly thought we'd be spending much more time on the road than we have, but then I realized that most of our reasons for traveling so much in the past has been to attend get-togethers and events with my family here in Utah, but now we don't have to! It's been pretty surreal to be so close to so many of my siblings and their families, aunts and uncles and cousins, etc, and we've already seen them more in the last few months than the last several years combined at least. The kids especially love having over 20 of their cousins right here around us, and with so many exciting and new things to do as well we are pretty contented staying right here:) Less time driving has meant extra intentional family time going on hikes, making treats, swimming at the pool, etc. Personally, I've loved the time to catch up on house projects and getting more settled into our place, and today I've partnered with 3Form Home to share 3 simple DIY projects that I did all in under an hour using Sola Felt Tiles! I was really intrigued when I first heard of Sola Felt Tiles and the endless possible uses, but I knew I was sold when I read that every box of 6 12x12 tiles is made with 50% recycled post-consumed plastic materials, and contains the equivalent of a 24 case of single-use water bottles. How cool is that! We throw away many millions of plastic bottles every day, and I'm so happy to support a company that is turning that waste into something so useful and beautiful. The tiles look soft and feel like wool, they function like a sturdy corkboard, and they attach securely to any clean flat surface with peel and stick adhesive on each corner. The squares are totally configurable with 15 colors to choose from and 6 different shape designs that you can mix and match all you want, or you can purchase one of their cute pre-configured packages. Now I'm going to quickly show you how I created our Paint Tube Organizer, the White Mood Board of my dreams, and a simple and beautiful Necklace Rack. MOOD BOARD Time spent: This project took about 15 minutes, 5 for the tiles and 10 for collecting inspirational pieces. Supplies: - For the mood board, I used 6 of the 'Cross' tiles in the color 'Zinc' - a pack of push-pins or tacks - old magazines or photos, etc that you want to put on your inspiration board. Other ideas could be small artwork, printed quotes or photos, pages from a book, sentimental items, flowers or other pieces of nature, washi tape, pieces of fabric, paint swatches, ribbon, etc. STEP 1: The first step is taking your tiles out of the box and arranging them on the floor in the design you want, then holding a tile or two up on the wall to decide height placement. (Tip: marking lightly with a pencil would be super helpful for a larger design) STEP 2: Next, peel off the paper tabs covering the adhesive tabs on the corners of your first tile and use a level (I used the app on my phone) to make sure you have it straight before pressing it firmly on each corner to secure it to the wall. STEP 3: Once you have the first tile in place, it takes only a couple minutes to peel and stick the other tiles around the first, lining them up snuggly together so the seams disappear completely. STEP 4: Lastly, you can get creative in gathering your materials for your inspiration board, but I simply took some clippings out of a few old magazines for my first go at it. Just make sure that you put up photos and words etc that speak to you and make you feel whatever mood you're going for (i.e. peaceful, motivated, happy, fierce, etc), just have fun with it! xo -------------------------------------- PAINT TUBE ORGANIZER Time spent: about a half hour including attaching all the binder clips to the tubes. Supplies: - For the organizer, I used 6 of the 'Parallel' style tiles in the color 'Cashmere'. - 1 pack of push pins - 1 pack of small binder clips - 1 pack of medium binder clips Set-up: Repeat the same steps as for unpacking and placing the tiles as with the mood board, then I gathered all my paint tubes together and put the binder clips on all of the tops. Place your rows by starting with the top row, then the bottom row (for symmetry), and then fill in the middle as evenly as possible! Side-note: When I first ordered the tiles I was pretty confident that my big tubes wouldn't hold up, but when they arrived I was happily surprised at how dense and strong they actually were and even my big full tubes hold up awesome! -------------------------------------- NECKLACE RACK Time spent: This one took under 10 minutes from start to finish! Supplies: - For the rack I used 3 of the '4 Square' tiles in the color 'Nickle'. - 1 pack of push pins Set-up: Once again you'll repeat the same steps as for unpacking and placing the tiles, except after placing my first two tiles one on top of the other, I cut along the indentation on the third and added one half securely to the right of both the top and the bottom tiles, being careful to put the clean edge on the outside. After that, it's just staggering your push-pins wherever you want and placing your jewelry:) And that's all for today! I really hope you enjoyed these simple little DIY's and that you're inspired to try out the tiles in your own home, and if you are you can use the code: FIRST30 on the website HERE for 30% off for the first 30 people! and free shipping :) I've already decided I need to order more to do a command station in our home office, bulletin boards in the kid's rooms, an art display in the craft room, maybe some sound barrier panels in the music room, and the list goes on. You can't beat buying a product that is so versatile and beautiful that's also helping to make such a difference in pollution. As always let me know if you have any questions, I'm curious to know which project you like the most? Thanks so much for visiting loves, xoxo
Make your own art drying rack to get your drying prints and art off the studio floor and tables. Here are some easy instructions to make your own.
I'm off to the farm this week to paint trim and stain the floor in the studio - the last bit of work to do before I can start setting up the space. Since there's really not much to show, I thought I'd share some ideas I've gathered for the space. I need shelving as I have books, frames, canvases...all that need a home. This bookcase is nice and I really like the brush holder. source I like the shallow shelves in this picture. They'd be great for all the cans and bottles of paint. The inspiration/bulletin board area is also really great. I do have an idea for an area to hang photos I'm working off of. source This one is one I really like - notice the canvas storage above the bookshelves and worktable. I want to replicate this is some form or fashion. source These shelves are only one can deep -I'd love something like this so I could see at a glance what paints I had. Loads of them too...I don't think you can have too many shelves. 😊 source Right now my oil paint tubes are in a toolbox. I'd love to have something like this that I could clip them on. Sure would make finding a certain color easy instead of digging through my box. source - #15 Another paint tube system also fabulous: source Love the idea of clip boards to clip inspiration photos up. You can usually find clipboards at the thrift store for next to nothing. source Another setup for canvas storage: source source This is an idea I could easily do - it's an old tv cart with pipe dividers. hmmm, guess I'll have to look for one if Bruce doesn't have time to build me one like in the previous photos. This one I like for the tin ceiling and large worktable in the center. Not sure if I'll have a table in the center though. However, I do plan on one against the wall like the back wall in the photo. source These are all great ideas and will help me figure out how to set the studio up. I am looking forward to planning the space out. SaveSaveSaveSave
Our customers are always asking for tips on how to store their Lindy’s products, so we are sharing a few photos from our Design Team showing you how they store their Lindy’s sprays and …
The place where you do your best work must be the place where you feel more inspired. Check out these 50 Artistic Home Studio Designs that will help you become more work-ethic and motivated
Perfect for use in your kitchen, bathroom or where you need some extra storage space. The sturdy construction and four castors make it easy for you to move the trolley and use it wherever you like. It even fits in tight spaces because of its small size. The adjustable middle section is easy to move to adapt to different storage needs. The kitchen cart also stands evenly on uneven floors since the casters are adjustable. This trolley has been tested against our strictest standards for stability, durability and safety to withstand everyday use in your home for years. Designer Nike Karlsson Steel, Epoxy powder coating Wipe dry with a clean cloth. Wipe clean with a water dampened soft cloth and a mild non-abrasive dish detergent or soap, if necessary. For maximum quality, re-tighten the screws when necessary. Assembly instructions RÅSKOG Utility cart 903.339.76 Other documents RÅSKOG Utility cart 903.339.76 RÅSKOG Utility cart 903.339.76
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