I’ve always been a terrible drawer. When I was working toward my art major in college, drawing was my Achilles’ heel. Thankfully, I figured that out pretty quickly and moved on to other areas, but I’ve maintained a deep and abiding love of artists who work well with simple pencil and paper. These beautiful pencil…
Designer Simone LeBlanc is always coming up with creative entertaining and decorating projects. I’ve loved hearing about all of the fun projects she’s been up to over the years, and I was especially excited to hear about her just-launched collection of wall art for Terrain. Using natural materials like dried florals, driftwood and agate, Simone…
I’m not usually one for sayings and quotations, but I love this little paper-cut design from Jonathan at Mr Yen. It’s a reminder to push forward and stay motivated as well as a beautiful piece of art that would look lovely on anyone’s wall. I think this would be great for an office — it’s…
I recently wrote about the new art prints from Society6 and how awesome it is to see so many online galleries providing budget friendly artwork for young collectors. Now there’s yet another great resource for these pieces: The March Collective, a new online original digital art business based in Australia. If you need a bold piece of art…
I see so many incredible artworks flicker on and off my screen each day, and while I’m thankful for the exposure to such a wealth of creativity, it saddens me to know that I will never be in the presence of the actual piece. It’s easy to admire images online, but anyone who has flipped through…
Interactive art projects that bring communities together make me happier than any other type of art. So often people are taught that if you aren’t an artist, you can’t really participate in or be a member of the creative community. But projects like this amazing installation from Tali Buchler are great reminders that everyone can…
I’ve got a soft spot for artists working with paper, so these incredible pieces from Sarah Dennis in the UK are new favorites of mine. I love the way sky and water animals meet in the piece above; it’s such a beautiful take on nature, and the intricate details are stunning. Click here to see…
As you might expect, freelance travel photojournalist Sivan Askayo spends a lot of time traveling. As a solo traveler, she was frustrated that it was nearly impossible to get a photograph of herself on her trips — she either had to do the one-arm photo stretch or look for a trustworthy stranger to whom she…
As soon as I read that artist Jenny Nieh describes her work as “a representation of the endless journey of finding and searching for peacefulness in solitude,” I was hooked. Part of me is constantly searching for the same thing, and her work really feels like a glimpse into a world where beauty and calmness meet….
I’m always excited to see an email from Banquet in my inbox. In addition to being run by two of the coolest girls on the block, Banquet is always coming up with fun prints that feel like the perfect combination of modern and whimsical. For this year’s Gift Fair, Banquet is releasing two cool cactus…
I’m a huge Matthew Shlian fan. His work takes paper engineering (which I love is even a thing) to such a beautiful level, and each series seems to explore something different and more exciting. Matthew’s latest collection, Extraction, is a continuation of his collaborative series with Ghostly. These new pieces explore the idea of moving…
I’ve always been a huge fan of objects that cross the boundary between art and furniture, and I find the idea of mixing art and fashion equally appealing. Combining art, fashion and home decor? Consider me obsessed. I’ve been noticing a few trends in scarves lately: big, bold patterns; painterly and photographic imagery; and exaggerated…
Sometimes color is all I need to fall in love with something. Vivid pinks, deep reds and especially super-saturated blues always catch my eye. This new print is called Bella’s Bookshelf, and it was created by Bella Foster exclusively for Wayne Pate’s site. This gorgeous seven-color silkscreen is being printed in a signed limited-edition run of…
I was first introduced to Mike Mills’ artwork on the cover of Wild Flag’s debut album. To me, it was an unexpected choice for a cover, and I kept looking into it to figure out what the connection was and who created the piece. I was surprised to find out that it was filmmaker (and…
I feel like I’ve been searching for a new version of the extremely popular “For Like Ever” poster for ages. And while part of me still wants to give in (way late) and buy that poster, I think this one is an equally adorable alternative. Yeah No Yeah’s new Love and Star posters are fun…
One way I know I should invest in something is if I can’t stop thinking about it. Last week when I was checking out antique and thrift shops with Amy, I happened to fall in love with an incredible print by Paule Marrot that was for sale at Terrain in Westport. The price tag was…
Sometimes I read an artist’s bio, and I’m immediately interested in his or her work and the story behind it. Miya Ando is a self-described “half Japanese, half Russian artist who was raised by Japanese sword smiths turned priests in a Buddhist Temple in Japan.” I can only imagine all of the beautiful things Miya saw…
I had heard that Brooklyn is a city full of artists, but it wasn’t until I explored it firsthand when visiting Amy and Grace earlier this year that I discovered what that means. You can literally see how the old, raw cityscape has inspired an insane amount of creativity among its residents; there are murals,…
I think in another life I must have been a woodworker, because I find myself constantly drawn to furniture and artwork that highlights wood as much as possible. These beautiful pieces were created by Drew Tyndell, an artist working in Atlanta, Georgia. Growing up with an architect father, Drew learned about the process of building…
It’s hard to accurately describe my love of pancakes. If I were a four-year-old, I’d just hold my arms really far apart and say “THIS MUCH.” They’re my favorite breakfast food (outside of breakfast tacos, but only in certain cities), and if you add chocolate chips? Forget about it. These typographic prints from studiotwentysix2 showcase…
