Art and beauty in the things we create

One of my favorite photographs of all time

2010-10-11T08:58:00.003-07:00

Dovima with elephants by Richard Avedon

Protozoa, Anemones and Jellyfish by Jason Hackenwerth

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Amazing NYC based artist Jason Hackenwerth creates some massively amazing creatures. He received his MFA from Savannah college of Art and Design in Painting and ballooning was just something he liked to do for fun. After moving to NYC he became desperate and began creating his organic instillation in the subways to get exposure. Jason was eventually arrested but not before the organizer of the scope art fair saw his them and commissioned him to create a piece. He often hires people well versed in the ballooning industry , clowns etc. to help him create his masterpieces. The instillations of course have a shelf life given balloons eventually deflate, accidentally get popped and so forth but he's ok with that and accepts it as part of the experience. His pieces adorn people as well as gallery walls all over the world. visit Jason's website

My black coral necklace was featured on Try Handmade today... come check it out:)

2010-09-09T16:33:00.003-07:00

James Fowler Paintings

2010-09-08T09:15:00.005-07:00

I came across these amazing paintings by James Fowler this afternoon. The chaotic and simultaneous balance of these aerial images are blowing my mind. Fowler tries to capture the motion and energy of the cities and urban spaces he depicts as aerials in his paintings. They are reminiscent of the painter Mondrain and make me wonder if Mondrain's paintings would have been affected in a manner such as this if he were blindsided the bombardment of technology we are accustom to. It always amazes me the extent to which our environment and experiences influence art and how different people choose to express it. I love Everything about Fowler's work. Beautiful. Visit the artist's website

Great creative beauties for your fingers

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visit their shops: Carolyn Tillie and Cathy Baron

My yellow necklace was featured in an Etsy treasury today!

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come check it out

Lovely oragami art

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visit kissa design

For all the men out there

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visit the qacreate

Come vote for my shop:) Thanks for the support!

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visit Silver Phoenix Design on Cafe Handmade and vote:)

New Feature in an Etsy Treasury

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My necklace is top right. Visit the treasury and check out all the other bright beauties too:)

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I am really at a loss for words... visit iDrew

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repurposed wood painting. So colorful and modern, love it. visit paintsquare

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I am in love with this artists drawings, sooo amazing. Visit her website

A few great repurposed home decor pieces

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robot lamp visit the shop great coat hook visit the shop metal flower visit the shop cork basket visit the shop two hearts beat as one visit the shop

My necklace was featured in theTry Handmade Gallery

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Come check it out on Try Handmade

Stand up and enjoy some succulents!

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beautiful black stiletto heel reclaimed planter. Visit giddyspinster's shop

Write me a letter with your collar bone

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Amazing upcycled necklace made from old typewriter keys. Beautiful. Visit Zanne Avenue Jewelry

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I am seriously in love:)visit her etsy shop

Recycling goodness

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Love this piece. Free standing bird sculpture made from broken electronics and machine parts. visit the artists shop

Barbie love... Girl Power!

2010-07-27T15:45:00.000-07:00

These wearable pieces of art are just amazing. The craftsmanship, and emotion they evokes is really something else. This piece in particular reminds me that everyone is connected and we need to stick together:) Women unite! Margaux Lange has been creating these artsy barbies and exhibiting extensively for nearly 10 years. Her jewelry has been published in numerous books and has garnered international press coverage in the world’s top Art, fashion and design magazines. She is represented by Art Jewelry galleries and boutiques across the US and abroad. For more information on her and her one of a kind pieces visit her website. http://www.margauxlange.com/

Some of my favorite things on etsy today.... Eye see you!

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Visit this treasury

Oh..... what one can do with crayon

2010-07-26T15:46:00.005-07:00

Such a beautiful piece by James Lourie and so inspiring that it was created using crayon. Goes to show that you can use anything to make amazing piece of art. Check out the artists portfolio on ArtSlant

My earrings were featured in an Etsy treasury today!

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The treasury is called circles and bars and looks great! Grateful to be included:) My earrings are in the bottom right corner, RUSTIC SHELL DAGGERS visit the treasury here

Ohhh Paris....

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Oh... how I wish I were there:) visit the artists shop

One of my new jewlery pieces

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http://www.etsy.com/shop/SilverPhoenixDesign

Remeniscent of Beauty Lost

2010-07-23T09:23:00.007-07:00

Through the energy of this crashing wave piece I'm reminded of the beauty that is lost daily as a result of the disastrous oil spill on the gulf of Mexico. I only have prayers and love for those affected negatively by this tragedy and hope that our beautiful earth that so many take for granted is able to regenerate and recoup the nastiness we have inflicted upon her. For more of the artists work visit http://www.artweeks.com/

Private Number

2010-05-27T14:57:00.000-07:00

Great works from Pons Marr. Check out more of this work on Artslant

Illustration Jewelry

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Illustration Jewelry Originally uploaded by Tilly Bloom

Not only does she create inspirational jewelry that is fun, quarky and thought provoking but what an amazing photographer. She knows exactly how to elicit the kind of response she wants from her audience. Beautiful. Find out more about her work at her website http://tillybloom.com/

Girasole Giallo

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Girasole Giallo Originally uploaded by frucci

Roma, Italy native and self proclaimed chemist by day...jeweler by night! view more of her work available for wholesale and individual purchase at http://www.trunkt.org/fruccidesign and www.etsy.com/shop/fruccidesign

Abstract Art Yellow Purple Active

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Abstract Art Yellow Purple Active Originally uploaded by calebmiles

The next few pieces are absolutely amazing, beautiful. find more of the artists work at www.milesmodernart.com

Serotonin Necklace...

2009-10-25T15:07:00.008-07:00

I just love it when a jeweler finds a clever way to introduce some kind of meaning and symbolism into their work. This Scientist turned Artist, Molecular Muse, has chosen to, in her words "commemorate molecules that both have a pleasing aesthetic quality as well as symbolic meaning." This makes me think about the visionary researcher Masaru Emoto who wrote about the transformational properties that language, music, thought, ideas (and other things) have on water. His research shows that water is literally transformed on a molecular level by these things and theorizes that because our bodies are made up of 70% water, what we think, listen to, say etc. have the power to alter us. Beautiful! You can check out her work at molecularmuse.etsy.com

Pied Piper Necklace

2009-10-22T16:54:00.003-07:00

Pied Piper Necklace
Originally uploaded by Plastic Girl

So I was looking around flickr this afternoon and happened upon this amazing jewelry artist. She is from Australia and creates some crazy things with recycled and vintage component plastic. Check out her work on etsy http://www.LianaKabel.etsy.com

Upcycled beauties

2009-10-18T15:26:00.004-07:00

So I was nosing around etsy this afternoon in light of my recent urge to search for things beautiful and forgotten and stumbled upon a very thoughtful shop. Talk about paying attention to what is around you! The artist lives in Kansas City, Kansas and manages a small operation that clears out the left over junk from foreclosed and bank owned properties. I was totally amazed and shocked that on any given month he accumulates up to 5000 lbs of material to be taken off to the dump. So in an effort to lessen his impact on the environment and give new life to things we use, abuse and discard, he creates beautiful one of a kind pieces from electronic components. Things like computers, fax machines, etc. This particular pair of earrings are made from the leftover pieces of a remote control. We need more people in the world who are so considerate. Bravo! You can visit his shop at www.upcycledjewelry.etsy.com

2009-02-04T10:45:00.001-07:00

Come check out the new limited edition prints and canvas available! If you see another piece you'd like on another surface that is not listed, just contact me and I can create a listing for you.

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Here is my latest listings on etsy:)

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Great way to green your product photography

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So I needed to get some great pictures of my newest jewelry pieces. I usually try to use natural light for photographing them and it was unfortunately grey and rainy outside. Not the best situation for a photo op with time constraints and no real studio equipment. So I started to do some research online and found this great tutorial by Jeffrey Bail on dps / Digital Photography School about making an inexpensive light box for shooting your pieces. This is a project that costs next to nothing, is very effective and helps save the environment by using materials you most likely already have! Check out this DIY tutorial here.You can also see Jeffrey's work on flickr. Here is a pic I shot using my new light box.