#inspiration
Perhaps nothing represents the community-minded patriotism of the US Home Front in World War II better than the scrap drive.
Carl Schweninger II 1854-1903 Oostenrijk
Anders Krisár is a Swedish artist that creates thought-provoking sculptures exploring the human body in a surreal way. “Whether it’s a bare chest featuring the …
As of early 2017, my only camera has been the Ricoh GR II, which has a fixed-focal 28mm lens. I wanted to share my personal experiences shooting with a 28mm lens, after having shot with a 35mm lens…
Anne Scott-James, who died on Wednesday aged 96, was an author, journalist, magazine editor and an authority on gardening; during the 1960s she was one of Britain's best known female columnists and was a regular contestant on the BBC radio series My Word, with Dilys Powell, Frank Muir and Denis Norden.
Born in 1661, King Charles II of Spain was the last Habsburg ruler of the country. Born into a family whose inbreeding was of epic proportions, he suffered seve
Mt. Yufu 湯布院での活動を振り返り 2012-07-21
Growing pt. II School returning and everything else happening in the world has been a real, draining downer as of late
theonlymagicleftisart: “ theeverydayart: “ Paul W Ruiz - Saltimbanque II (2008, oil on linen, 20x15cm) “Art no longer offers the sanctuary that it once did. It can, but you have to fight for it…” Sean...
Like so many of you, I save a lot of pictures for inspiration. If you want to create beautiful things, it's important to look at everything you can get your hands on as you never know what will spark a little creativity. The first picture is one that I found last week and labeled it, "I Love This!!" I put it in Google images and tried to find its origination, but with no luck. I would love to see the finished garment, so if someone is a little better than I am about finding things, please let me know and I'll post the finished pictures. But for now, isn't this beautiful?!!! Be sure to take a minute or so and really look at the piece as the seam lines are so very interesting. A few weeks back, I did an inspiration post on buttonholes. I found this picture a little later, but I thought you would enjoy it nonetheless. Again, take a close look as the little bias pieces around the buttons as they are finished with thread arrows. What a gorgeous idea for a coat lining. Take a look at this sleeve. And this one. I don't know that I would ever do it, but it is interesting. This sleeve I will be doing. It is just so pretty and delicate. This coat is actually from the late 1800's. I would wear this today in a heartbeat, although I think I would prefer not to have the crocheted twists at the hem. I missed posting this dress when I did the 1960's post, but what a fun little dress! Not for everyone, but still fun. For those who enjoy repurposing, check out this top. It looks like 3 different sweaters were used to create this piece. I love the lines of this skirt. What a fun stripe project this would be. Vintage garments and patterns are always a great source of inspiration. Look closely at this piece. The top actually wraps around to the back closure. Beautifully done. Now, for one of the most disgusting things I've seen in a while...oh my goodness what was this designer thinking???? Sorry about that. I didn't mean to make you spit out your morning coffee ;) But then again, even bad design can spark an idea....maybe. Have a wonderful, inspiration filled week! Rhonda
Another hero of the French Resistance during World War II and decorated for saving the lives of U.S. soldiers shot down behind enemy line...
We seem increasingly incapable of rising above a righteous prurience in public debate around matters involving the depiction of the human form.
【画中人】 去年四月的组图～
Check out a massive collection of art from Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, the Studio Ghibli-inspired RPG.
Abandoned glass botanical garden in England
“What is it, [Art Nouveau]?... Art can never be new.” A new book celebrates Alphonse Mucha's lasting legacy – but it's one he didn't want to leave behind in the first place
Anne Magill, Irish-born British painter is rapidly building a strong following amongst an exclusive international audience, with works held in major private and corporate collections worldwide. After studying at St. Martin’s School of Art, and gaining early success as an innovative and award-winning commercial artist, Magill’s iconic subjects and narrative style made an easy transition into fine art, with her first solo exhibition taking place in 1992.
An absorbing retrospective of the painter’s studies of friends, family and local streets reveals an intense quest for understanding
When Rome set its eyes on her country, this one-eyed queen fought them tooth and nail, until they left her alone.
We featured the work of Argentina-based photographer Romina Ressia previously on iGNANT. Now she is back with the second part of her project ‘How would have been?’, exploring our constant longing for the past. She was inspired by the fact that, despite the advances and technology humanity has today, we’re always complaining that things were […]
“I.II It's been a year. A whole year of new friends, of laughter and tears, adventures on land and sea, between war and waves. We grew and learned and lost, left our homes and found another... #1YearofMightyNein #CriticalRole #criticalrolefanart”
Akiya Kageichi is a Japanese illustrator who calls himself Golden Gravel, a name which may refer to Japanese rock gardens. His sinister jesters, lazy rulers and clandestine warriors are set within scenes full of chaotic imagery. Astrological symbols, particularly moons, are heavily prominent, suggesting the mysterious forces of dark nights are at work. In a single plane, objects morph, creating dynamic and active scenes. Kageichi reveals hidden underworlds and secret futures, in which sorcery and witchcraft pull the strings and determine what happens in the real world.
Start II Finish (Me desperately trying to find sketches that weren't better than the final result). 💦
This otherworldly palace-mausoleum complex is the stuff eternal dreams are made of.
A 19th century painting of the Ballroom in the Winter Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia. Tsar Alexander II can be seen sitting in the background.
16th century (1506) Germany Basel, Universitätsbibliothek, AN II 3: Matriculation Register of the Rectorate of the University of Basel, Volume 1 (1460-1567) fol.115v - 1. Rektorat von Werner...
Designer of numerous U.S. commemorative stamps, former head illustrator at the prestigious Godbold/Richter Studio and creator of the award-winning Ebony Visions® sculpture collection, Thomas has earned acclaim for his spiritual imagery - the often allegorical and always passionate expressions of his faith. With "Watchers in the Night," he says, he hopes to "touch the soul" of everyone who sees it. We can't imagine anyone unmoved.
Unter dem Titel «Camouflage» zeigt das Kiasma Museum in Helsinki Werke von Künstlern und Designern, die sich in den Grenzbereichen ihrer jeweiligen Disziplinen bewegen. Die Ausstellung ist Teil von «World Design Capital Helsinki 2012».
