“We lived in the streets, in the cafes, like a pack of mongrel dogs…”
Leonor Fini by André Ostier, 1949 Bohemian "It Girl" of Paris, master of surrealist disguise and generally a badass female libertine, Leonor Fini was one of the most photographed people of the 20th century. And yet barely anyone I ask knows her name, even here in Paris, where she once ruled the b
“I love to go to people’s houses,” Diane Arbus once told a reporter, “exploring — doing daring things I’ve not done before.” It was that daring that gave us images we’ll never forget: the Jew…
Anne Anderson was Scottish illustrator with tremendous achievements as artist and illustrator of picture books. Her biography is inseparable from her work, which is interleaved with Allan Wright's.
Quilt Humor Quilters love to laugh! Here is some quilting humor and MEMEs to share with your quilty friends.
Teaching your child how to properly interrupt while showing respect for their elders
PARTICULARLY SPECIAL! WHY? Hilda Cowham was an unknown to me, until several years ago, now I can't get enough of her. This illustration in particular is the essence of her style--opulent costumes, candy colors, evoking fantasy and charm. And that's why it's PARTICULARLY SPECIAL! Oh, how simply gorgeous! Awe inspiring illustration from the hand of the talented golden age illustrator, Hilda Cowham. Rarely seen, this illustration would be perfect framed for a little girl's room. The colors are divine, and the style soft and blended, to give it that ethereal look. It would be amazing framed, but can also be used in your scrapbooking, paper crafts, jewelry making, whatever strikes your fancy! Ready for you to print out! Total print size- 5.65" x 8" including title And 5.853" x 8" You are purchasing an incredibly sharp, clear, digital image scanned at a high resolution, 300dpi in jpg form. Once payment is received, you will be able to INSTANTLY DOWNLOAD YOUR IMAGE(S). Our images can fit on 8.5 x 11 paper. **THE ANNOYING WATERMARK WILL NOT APPEAR ON YOUR DOWNLOAD** What fabulous things can you create? Announcements, Invitations, and place cards, (think wedding, engagements, baby!) Paper Arts: Jewelry: Used on transfers: Print and Frame For: Greeting cards Earrings Tee-shirts Baby's Nursery Stationery Bracelets Tote bags Child's Room Bookmarks Necklaces Pillows Wall Decor Gift tags Napkins Scrapbooking Dish towels Altered Art Ribbons Card Making And any magical thing your artistic bent can create! The Fine Print (No pun intended) Do's Do make fantastico art with our digital delights! Don'ts Do not use our images in digital collage sheets, resell them, reproduce them in a compilation cd for resale, or share them with buddies. We and our little elves work tirelessly to ferret out special pieces of paper ephemera, which we then scan and restore to perfection for the discerning creative customer. Taking our work and reselling or redistributing is not only bad form, it angers our little pals. And you don't want to make an elf mad! So please refrain from practices that you would not want done to your artwork. Thank you!
Before I realized I really wouldn’t have much wall space in the “studio,” I started collecting images of art that was textile or needleart-related, with the intention of finding a framable print or two for the walls in my project room. While organizing some of the image files (I have over 60,000 pictures on my ...
Scientific Skincare
Bette Calman is living proof that a lifetime's dedication to yoga will keep you flexible as a rubber band.
Women in particular are often faced with other people’s presumptions and expectations of who they should be.
Memes, safety briefs, and release formation. It's Friday! 1. Got stuck on staff duty this weekend? (via Ranger Up)
Knowing how to whistle with your fingers can come in handy when you need to hail a cab or get someone's attention. Whistling with your fingers can be tricky, but with a little practice, you'll be whistling loudly in no time! Press the end...
These Pictures Remind Us Why We Usually Just Keep Our Eyes Down When We're Working Out
FOR A GREAT DAY, start with a morning routine that stacks the deck in your favor. “We want to use the strongest tools that work the fastest to help set our brain to a motivated and productive mode first thing,” says Wendy Suzuki, PhD, a neuroscientist and author of Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion. Creating a wake-up routine can also help you tap into the benefits of ritual: Research finds that people who perform repeated behaviors that have meaning attached
