Posts filed under ‘Art’
Sanna Annukka
Sanna Annukka has such a distinctive style. This one half English one half Finnish lassie derives her inspiration from nature and folklore. She began by selling her wares at Hygge in London and currently works for Big Active. She is working on her first picture book, which I for one cannot wait to see!
Have a greeny christmas!
Christmas is a time of sharing and caring but many of us forget the environment and focus on the consuming and wasting aspects of Christmas.
Christmas Tree – Don’t do what I did and buy your tacky tinsel tree from a major chain. Get one of these trees designed by Buro North and have the coolest tree around. The materials and design has all been considered to reduce harmful emissions and minimise waste in the manufacturing process of these trees. They are also manufactured in Melbourne and can be flat-packed so transporation costs are less than those coming from overseas.
fresh discovery
I discovered this illustrator today called Karolin Schnoor. I love her use of pattern and the colour palettes she uses are so bold.
I love the way she illustrates trees. The trees will be drawn differently in the one picture. It gives the picture a sort of collage effect.
What I also love about Karolin is that she is contributing 15% of the gross sale of theprint on the left to Transportation Alternatives, an organisation acting as an advocate for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport in the New York community. 
Atomic Bonsai
I am no Mr Miyagi so the idea of this Bonsai is appealing. Artist Joji Okazaki created the concept of the paper bonsai tree back in 1997. It doesn’t take a green thumb to assemble and is made from 100% recycled paper and non-toxic ink. Australians can purchase their own online via Remedy Online.
Modern History
I have recently been delving into my family history and family tree. The information I have collated however is in a rather non-digestable format. I stumbled upon My Tree and Me and found these beautiful examples of family trees. Wouldn’t you love to have this on your wall, reminding you of your long and powerful genealogical lineage!
genealogical
Colour Between the Lines
Between the Lines is a colouring book for contemporary adults!
Volume two will be available in NOvember and pre-orders are possible through the RxArt Website.
Takashi Murakami, Ed Ruscha, Lawrence Weiner, and Raymond Pettibon are artists who have contributed their line drawings for your enhancement. RxArt is a New York based non-profit organization that uses contemporary art to engage, heal and reduce anxiety in patients in healthcare facilities.
Finders Keepers
The Finders Keepers Market is a design and art market which started in Sydney, Australia. It is now expanding to Brisbane with the aim to go national. The markets showcase independent designers and artists in a festival like atmosphere with live music, a cafes and bar. It’s free so if you are in the Brisbane or Sydney area, mosy on down for a sticky beak.
Brisbane
October 31 and November 1 2009
12pm-9pmThe Old Museum
Cnr Bowen Bridge Road & Gregory Terrace, Herston
Sydney
December 4th (6pm-10pm) and 5th (10am-8pm) 2009
The inside foyer at CarriageWorks – 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh
For more details visit the Finders Keepers website
Tugboat Printshop
Turtle Island by Paul and Valerie Collaborations
I just stumbled upon this online printmaking store and apart from loving the name ‘tugboat print shop’, I was enthralled by the work displayed. Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth are the collaboraters behind the scenes who are dedicated to producing quality, hand-made prints at really affordable prices. Here are two of my favourite pieces from the shop. These pieces are by the owners and artists themselves, Paul Roden and Paul and Valerie Collaborations. I am loving the sea theme at the moment too.
Wavejumper
Treehouse by Paul Roden
Cath Kidston
Sorry it has been a while since my last post. I have been sick, working hard for a book publisher and very busy in between.
Here’s some yummy lush wallpapers by Cath Kidston to make up for the hiatus.
