350/365 Today we are going to take a look at some work by Karl Blossfeldt, whose work was original for his time, and served as a tool to educate the world. I remember seeing the image above in a slide from The Barnstone Studios. It’s an excellent example that shows an arabesque (see Day 18) […]

Jonas Burgert - Scandagliodipendenza, MAMbo, Bologna. Scandagliare compulsivamente la realtà in un cimento perpetuo. Dipinti che hanno il potere di portare in superficie le nostre paure ancestrali e di assorbirle per liberarcene.

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…

In the French town of Nogent-sur-Seine, the Musée Camille Claudel opened last month with 43 of the artist’s sculptures, the largest collection anywhere in the world.

Can Pep Rey Magazine. The artist and artisan Valentine Schlegel was born in 1925 in Sète, a port city in the southeast of France. Read more in our blog!

The artists studio is often a very personal space, and as such, much can be learned about an artist, by examining his or her inner surroundings. Artist […]

Photo source and dialogue by Elise Valdorcia The desire to create stirs within each of us, the question is what gift(s) were we born with, and how do we take it from seed to bloom and share it with others? Photo source and dialogue by Elise Valdorcia Elise said, "My greenhouse-style studio is conducive to creating all kinds of artwork, in all formats. It is an inspiring workplace where materials take form and gather movement, guided by shadows and emotion. The past meets the contemporary, poetry and dreams are made real, and works are crafted. My studio is a beating heart that brings sculptors from quattrocentro Florence back to life." Photo source and dialogue by Elise Valdorcia Each Saturday I like to use my blog to platform an artist that I admire. Today it is Elise! Photo source and dialogue by Elise Valdorcia "Sculpted wood, baroque and contemporary lines, gold leaf, glass, sheet metal, and paper mâché—they all meet here, and the adventure can be colorful or extremely minimalist." Adds Elise about what she used to create her beautiful art. Photo source and dialogue by Elise Valdorcia Photos source and dialogue by Elise Valdorcia Technique from our ancestors Elise creates paper mâché sculptures using a time-honored technique. Paper mâché first appeared in the Far East in the 8th century and made its way to Europe in the 16th century. In Italy, paper mâché earned recognition as a noble and poetic art form. Photo source and dialogue by Elise Valdorcia “I regretted not leaving Carrare marble for paper mâché more often, this divine material that always went beyond it in nobility and finesse.” From the memoirs Benvenuto Cellini, sculptor and goldsmith, 1500-1571 Photo source and dialogue by Elise Valdorcia Follow this link to locate where Elise offers her art for purchase. Galleries & Stores in France and abroad Photo source and dialogue by Elise Valdorcia More about Elise: Each piece is unique "From my workshop, the Elise Valdorcia Studio in Provence, I take each piece from idea to drawing to creation. I make mirrors, light fixtures, small tables, and other household objects, harmoniously mixing styles and eras. I am an artist and decorator, specialized in antiquing objects (using polychromy or gold leaf). My passion for my work comes through in my paper mâché creations. Laurent makes wooden sculptures, creating unique pieces from 18th- and 19th-century wood. He also practises marquetry, having...

Format: Platinotype Find out more about this photograph: acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/item/itemDetailPaged.aspx?itemID=440019 Search for more great images in the State Library's collections: acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/search/SimpleSearch.aspx From the collection of the State Library of New South Wales: www.sl.nsw.gov.au

French illustrator Edmund Dulac (1882 –1953) was a well known for his rich and detailed children’s book illustrations. One of my favorite things about Dulac is his use of color. Many of his watercolor illustrations show scenes in low light (night, twilight, or perhaps indoor scenes) but with bright flashes of color somewhere in the scene. He seemed to prefer cool colors for his palette, using only a limited number of warm colors for emphasis. (See how the scarlet stands out in the illustration below.) Edmund Dulac illustration from "The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam" I thought it might be fun to hypothesize on which watercolor paints I have right now that could be used to reproduce the colors in his paintings. Here’s the list that I came up with: Winsor yellow (WN - Winsor Newton), Lemon Yellow (DS - Daniel Smith), French Ochre (DS), Quin. Burnt Orange (DS), Scarlett Lake (WN), Alizarin Crimson (DS), Rose Madder Genuine (DS), Prussian Blue (DS), Mayan Blue Dark (DS), Cobalt Blue (DS), Manganese Blue Hue (DS), Ultramarine Turquoise (DS), Phthalo Green (DS), and Bohemian Green Earth (DS). Edmund Dulac "The Queen of Sheba" As seen in the above illustration, Dulac also occasionally uses a very bright, cool blue-violet in his paintings to wonderful affect. You can see how lovely this color looks when placed next to the scarlet. Although I think I could mix this color using Prussian Blue and Alizarin Crimson, it might be easier to just add Cobalt Blue Violet (DS) to my palette instead. (Cobalt Blue Violet is about the same brightness and temperature as the violet-blue he was using.) Although I’m certain Dulac did not have all of these particular colors in his palette (Mayan Blue Dark being a new Daniel Smith color for instance), I think I can get pretty close using the colors I've outlined here. We’ll see! UPDATE: Here's a picture of the palette colors mentioned above. I think they look pretty harmonious, although the true test will be when I start painting with them. Stay tuned... My version of the Dulac palette

WeTransfer Studios, which is known for supporting creative projects, presents a new online exhibition in collaboration with iconic American photographer Ryan McGinley.

Summer trips from Disney World to the Statue of Liberty introduce us to the most amazing cultures, delicious food, and worldview. While it isn’t always possible to take all the trips we want, it is possible to take what Thomas Kinkade Studios calls the “15-minute vacation.” If you long for adventure but can’t quite break away from work or family responsibilities, then you may want to immerse yourself in some vacation art by Thomas Kinkade. Best of all, this summer art promises warm weather and excitement all year round. Check out some of our summer-themed pieces below.

Time to kick of our Creativity Over Coffee series for 2018. I'm excited to be joined by Sarah Reddish hand letter artist and creator of arrow art studio.

WE LAUNCHED STUDIO SCHOOL! MY SISTER AND HER PUP, PENNY, CAME TO VISIT. STARTED WORKING ON SOME LANDSCAPES FOR AN UPCOMING SHOW. TROTS WITH FINN A LANDSCAPEY PALETTE WELCOMED SOME COOLER WEATHER WITH A RIDE THROUGH THE FOREST WITH MY DAD. CLOSED ON THE HOUSE! AND IMMEDIATELY GOT TO WORK ON RENOVATIONS. FALL IS FINALLY ON ITS WAY!

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

A studio visit with Eve Simmons of Liquorice Moon Studios, a ceramicist based on the Sunshine Coast.

I caught up with a friend this weekend who came to see me in my studio. Bronwyn happens to be a talented photographer ... and she brought her camera. It was fascinating to see the space through her eyes - I particularly liked some of the details she picked out:

Carolyne Roehm watercolors make their debut at Mecox New York on December 1. There will also be books on hand for the author to sign.

The Spanish artist has spent years creating a huge retreat around a 12th-century stone tower

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New! You probably already know about Festen, a concept store on the Minckelerstraat. A great place to check out if you love books, fashion, home decor, cards etc. They collected so many nice things