Shed no racket tears for these abandoned tennis courts as there's no bawls in tennis... OK, that's out of line but these courts ARE out of service. - Page 3
Ashlar Hall is a mock castle in Memphis, Tennessee sometimes referred to as Prince Mongo’s Castle. After Robert Brinkley Snowden graduated from Princeton in 1890, he decided to return to his…
Plus more of the best looks from FW22
About The Artwork Steel work of a hybrid snake protected by a varnish on natural limestone. Anti-scratch pads are glued on stainless steel washers that are firmly fixed to the support. The signature is made by punching. Total weight of the set: 19.2 kg. Delivered with a complete numbered certificate of authenticity, personal dedication with the first name of the buyer or other on request. Careful packaging. Original Created:2017 Subjects:Animal Materials:SteelStone Styles:FigurativeMinimalismSurrealism Mediums:MetalStoneSteel Details & Dimensions Sculpture:Metal on Steel Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork Size:16.5 W x 24 H x 10.2 D in Frame:Not Framed Ready to Hang:Not applicable Packaging:Ships in a Box Shipping & Returns Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments. Handling:Ships in a box. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines. Ships From:France. Have additional questions? Please visit our help section or contact us.
What better way to show off black and white than with a classic houndstooth print. This timeless pattern is turning out to be a popular pick for fashionistas this winter. The celebs are wearing it…
Concerned with the ongoing climate crisis, Queens-based artist Bea Fremderman imagines an apocalyptic world of the not-so-distant future. Her living sculptures of everyday objects and clothing appear to have been abandoned suddenly, allowing nature to take over as quickly as humans left. “I think of them as relics of the future,” she told Cultured in 2019. “With my work, it’s not doomsday. It’s about starting over, dealing with what we have, and trying to make anew with what we know.” Fremderman plants chia seeds among pant legs, hoodies, and a lone sock that crawl over the apparel and envelop it in a thick carpet. More
High quality Chunky Wooden Doorway available to hire. View Chunky Wooden Doorway details, dimensions and images.
Today I'm sharing 4 comfy and chic fall outfits from J. Crew for busy moms - all of these outfits fit into my busy lifestyle and are EASY!
About De Sede ‘Snake’ DS-600, rare pair of sectional sofas in 16 and 17 elements, cognac leather, fabric, Switzerland, designed in 1972 An amazing design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland. These exceptional De Sede 'Non Stop' sectional sofas containing both 17 and 16 elements (of which 15 and 14 are seating elements, and armrests on all ends) in warm cognac leather. Any number of pieces can be zipped together ensuring an endless shape suitable for every room and occasion. The seating of this rare pair is upholstered in a wonderfully smooth cognac leather. De Sede once started as a saddler's workshop in Klingnau, Switzerland. Slowly, the company widened their scope and committed themselves to transforming the best possible leather into seating furniture. In 1965 the family-run business grew into a professional company and their name was changed to De Sede AG. De Sede products are detail-obsessed and are completely made and focused on the people who use them. Therefore, all the DeSede items are made out of the best materials which results in durability and comfort.
It had been a long rainy week since I first heard about an abandoned villa near the Botanical Gardens close to Batumi. So as soon as the weather improved, we made our way to the lush, green hills of Mtsvane-Kontskhi which overlook the Black Sea. The bus took us on a narrow winding road which snaked upwards along hillsides until it deposited us near the top entrance of the Botanical Gardens where this lovely decoration greeted us. After wandering around the area for a while, we spotted the old villa. Four levels of crumbling history just waiting to be admired and photographed. Nature had taken over. Creepers spilling through window openings, weeds flourishing on decaying verandas and moss growing in cracks. The place was big. The patina was magnificent. But sadly it was falling apart. We were able to move around the old structure but could not find access to the interior. Staircases had been removed and entrances blocked off. This was probably done as a safety precaution. Yet, I could not believe my luck. Every surface and every crevice was covered in its own, unique and exquisite patina. We knew nothing of its past, but flaking paint revealed a history of colours that once adorned this old beauty. I could imagine what a splendid place it must have been in its glory days. Around the back of the villa, the walls were predominantly shades of terracotta and showed very few traces of blue paint. This was probably the weather side. The view from here was spectacular. The Black Sea lay spread in front of us and to one side, a view of Batumi in the distance. It was from there that we got a glimpse of a second ruin close by. Of course, we wanted to get a closer look and while we were wandering around, trying to find access to the grounds of this beauty, I couldn't help thinking of one of my favourite childhood fairy tales, Sleeping Beauty. I remembered Prince Charming discovering the overgrown castle. On horseback and sword in hand, he fought his way through the brambles and climbers. Sadly, we did not have a horse or sword. It seemed the only way to get closer would mean trespassing on other neighbouring properties. So we had to be satisfied with admiring it from afar and through the camera lens. Any patina treasures that lay within, were not to be admired by us. Feeling defeated, we decided to move along. Our disappointment was short-lived. Following a footpath that seemed to connect some of the large properties, we came across another patina gem. This one was not quite as overgrown, but it certainly was derelict. It no longer had a roof and seemed to have been stripped of many of its decorations. The scenes that met me were beautiful, yet sad. I just kept thinking: "Why? What happened here?" The bonus here was there were no restrictions. We could move around freely, weaving "in" and "out" through doorways. Again, the view from this place was amazing. I could imagine having drinks on the beautifully tiled patio and watch the sun setting over the Black Sea. It's been months since our visit to Mtsvane Kontskhi, and you may wonder why it's taken me this long to write this post. Two reasons. Sifting through all the images taken that day proved to be a massive task and I have spent endless hours on the internet trying to find info on the history of these abandoned beauties. Not being able to understand the Georgian language or alphabet can be very frustrating. Apparently, this was a soviet spa resort, originally consisting of three buildings. One, of which, has completely been destroyed and the remaining two (the first two we saw), in this derelict state. There were many such spa complexes known as sanatoriums, in Georgia, which date back to the early 1900s. They were built on, and around, natural springs, and people were sent there annually for health treatments and rest. They were two-week mandatory spa vacations known as "putevki", earned by hardworking soviet citizens. After the fall of the USSR, these sanatoriums lay abandoned for a while until 1992 when, during the war in Abkhazia, many Georgians were forced from their homes in that region. These IDP's (Internally Displaced Persons) fled to other areas in Georgia, seeking refuge in discarded sanatoriums. It would appear some of these refugees stayed in the decaying Mtsvane Kontskhi sanatorium buildings until 2007. I was unable to find any info on the third villa, or whether it was part of the sanatorium complex, but I do have a feeling there was a connection. Neglected and in disrepair, their glory days have long gone and nature is fast claiming the little that has remained. I feel truly fortunate to have spent a few hours in these glorious old ruins, photographing that which may no longer be tomorrow. I think this day will remain etched on my memory forever. My search for exquisite examples of authentic patina continues in the country of Georgia and next time I'll share some of the beautiful old doors I've come across. Until then ... ... Happy Painting! Tania xxx #patina #paint #distressedpaint #howtopaint #howtomake #onlinecourse #paintingcourse #paintcourse #paintlessons #homemadepaint #paintrecipe #traditionalpaint #caseinpaint #painted #wornpaint #oldpaint #oldworld #vintagestyle #antiquestyle #scuffed #scuffedpaint #faded #fadedpaint #learnhow #learnonline #onlinelessons #onlinepainting #onlinetutorials #paintfurniture #paintedfurniture #vintagedecor #homedecor #diy #paintlikeapro #agedpaint #furniturepaint #furniturefinishes #farragoz #paintfinishes #fauxfinishes #chippedpaint #paintedwood #abandoned #sanatorium #disused #abandonedhouse #abandonedhotel #abandonedsanatorium #MtsvaneKontskhi #waterspring #spring #ruin #decortion #historic #architecture #Georgia #Sakartvelo #history #preservation #SaveIt #Batumi #BlackSea #crumbling #soviet #sovietsanatorium #OldSpa #decay #moss
The Serpent d'Océan is an extraordinary metal sculpture located on the Saint-Brevin-les-Pins beach, a small French town located at the edge of the Loire estuary which connects to the Atlantic Ocean. This permanent installation represents the skeleton of a huge prehistoric snake that is somewhat playful with the tides. This impressive ocean snake is the work of Chinese artist Huang Yong...
Plants in a greenhouse have different watering needs. We look at how the watering techniques for greenhouse plants differ from outside plants.
“There is this form I can’t stop making which is really snakelike, but I often think of it as a river. It’s the idea of fluidity that is the connection, but I’m not really …
People in my life inspired this work. The way in which people are individualistic and adaptable to their environment, I find fascinating. Part of a larger series of different species of giant animals adapting to different rooms, I use this as a metaphor for the different characters I meet in my everyday life. Using a different room of a house in each painting, I am slowly building my dream home with a family of animals! Humanity, along with its encounter with the beauty of nature provided the imagery for this work. I hope viewers will feel delighted in how this particular character has successfully adapted to its particular environment of the bathroom. The Green Smooth snake camouflages in green meadows and in the wetlands of nature and thus I have selected the watery environment of the bathroom along with its green marble tiling to make it feel right at home. I paint what moves me, resiliency of the living spirit. Snake In The Bathroom acrylic on canvas 4 x 4 feet (1.6 inches wide) 2019 $10,000 CAD Piece itself weighs 3.6 kg (8 lbs.). Painting extends to the sides of the painting so piece does not require a frame and complete with hangy wire, it is ready for your enjoyment. All paintings are one of a kind originals. Ships anywhere, inquire within for a quote. Shipping costs vary. www.lisangart.com lisangart [!at] hotmail.com Prints available at: www.saatchiart.com/lisang Facebook: www.facebook.com/lisa.ng.372019 Twitter: www.twitter.com/lisangart Instagram: @lisangart www.lisangart.blogspot.ca
