Awe Shucks

In the beginning I was obsessed with Mary-Kate and Ashley (of twin fame).
Then I began to think I was a little more classic like Jen Garner.
I am certainly not as adventurous as Lady Gaga.
Yet not as safe as Sandra Bullock.

Not quite certain where my style falls lately, I have begun to turn to one trailblazer. She is cute, smart and makes me wish my hair was still bright blonde. Bri Emery of Design Love Fest is just as darn ingenious as it gets. I want her life...and wardrobe.

See? I told you.

Photos courtesy of Design Love Fest

Jealous, much?

Ever feel green with envy?
If you say "no", then you're clearly fibbing. It's easy to get a little jealous at times and sometimes it's downright great (i.e. The Jealous Curator).

This is an awesome blog to just stumble on. Practically everyday it's updated with highlights of a specific artist and why the blogger is "jealous" of them. It's really quite an ingenious idea because as artists, it's really easy to wonder why everyone else seems to better than you.

My favorite part of the blog is that every type of art is covered. One day is realism and the next is some type of collage (with everything in-between).

Within the last week I've found two artists that make my heart sing. Both are a little quirky and totally talented...my cup of tea.

Christopher Stott focuses on realistic paintings of time-tested objects, such as books and vintage suitcases. They are so true to form that you just want to reach out and grab them. Just don't get your fingers caught in the blades.

Stott

Stott

San Francisco based artist, Wendy MacNaughton, hits the Northern California art scene on the head. She's a mixture of spunk and social commentary. Her watercolors are soft and sweet but say more than you'd think.

MacNaughton

MacNaughton

If you were smart, then you should be so inclined to include The Jealous Curator on your blog roll.

Back to the Future Photography

Today I found photographer, Irina Werning from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She has a sense of humor and a great eye...which are great characteristics alone, but together are magnificent.

Take a look at some of her series, "Back to the Future", where she recreates people's favorite childhood photographs.

Sew; like a needle pulling thread

As previously mentioned, I am in love with hand sewn art.
I just came across Inge Jacobsen and think she's pretty bad ass.

These Vogue covers took about 40-50 hours each to make. That's some major patience and a steady hand.

Front and back view

So tactile

 She also has some interesting fashion and porn themed stitching.

I'm becoming obsessed with this idea and would somehow love to incorporate into my work. 

Sew Much Beauty

Look at these beautiful hand embroidered classic book covers by Jillian Tamaki. 

Inspired.