Jeff Koons Balloon Dog (Red), 1995 Jeff Koons is one of those artists the world has a love/hate relationship with. Some of his works are downright gross, yet many of his works are downright adorable. Either way, they get you thinking, and that’s what art is all about, right? When I worked at the …
Art // Form // Strength // Body // Beauty // Ballet
I randomly happened upon these stunning photographs of the human female form captured amidst light and dust via Flyerz Magazine on Facebook and was mesmerized. I can look at them for what seems like an eternity, they are just so beautiful… there’s not much else to say. UPDATE These photos are by artist Alexander Yakovlev …
Plant These to Help Save The Bees
I just LOVE this Plant These to Help Save The Bees Illustration by Hannah Rosengren, which you can also buy in her Etsy shop, among others… It’s simple and to the point, super cute and really helpful too! Since the late 1990s, beekeepers around the world have observed the mysterious and sudden disappearance of bees, …
‘Marilyn in Bed’ // A Photography Project
In honor of Marilyn Monroe on what would have been her 89th birthday and on my 39th birthday -yesterday, June 1st, I thought it would be fun to recreate the iconic ‘Marilyn in Bed’ photos we see so often in a photo project of my own. And it so was. Sharing a birthday with Marilyn …
Artist Spotlight // Kathie Olivas
Above is a small original painting by Kathie Olivas the husband bought and gave to me for one of our anniversaries… and -if I were a good wife, I’d remember the exact anniversary, right? I know it was way back when we were in the condo, so it was definitely early on and I remember …
Artist Lena Danya // Mesmerizing Speed Painting Videos
Watch below : Speed Painting Watercolor : Spectrum Watch below : Speed Painting : Lana Del Rey (watercolor) Watch below : Speed Painting : Heavy Heart (watercolor) * Find artist Lena Danya: YouTube // Art Store // Twitter // Facebook
De Gournay Chinoiserie Wallpaper + Met Gala Limited Edition Scarf
‘Portman’ design in standard design colours on custom blue painted silk. Styled by Tara Craig. Photography by Natalie Dinham. There’s no doubt you recognize these gorgeous chinoiserie wall designs, but did you know they are by London based, luxury hand-painted wallpaper brand de Gournay? De Gournay’s artisans interpret dreams to create heirloom works of art …
Fabulous Affordable Art // Beverly Palm Prints
I’ve had my eye on these stunning watery Beverly Palm Prints created by artist Jessica Rowe for The Aestate for what feels like years now… but I’m sure it’s far less. Every time I see them, I want them. The only thing that has kept me from buying one or FOUR, is wall space to …
So it Goes Magazine / Instagram
I found So it Goes Magazine about a month ago while looking for great photos of Cillian Murphy to sketch after falling in love with Peaky Blinders and subsequently needing a subject with a fabulous face to practice my drawing techniques on. A few issues ago they featured him in an editorial spread that was …
Artist Spotlight // Rocio Montoya Collages
Since I’ve been drawing again, my interest in art and artists has also bloomed again. Not that it had ever subsided really, but after working in the art gallery for so long, I think I just needed to find the space between work and pleasure. Between Instagram and Pinterest though, finding talented artists is not …
Real Life Mermaids Swim in the Belize Barrier Reef
Sirenalia, an Austin, Texas based mermaid production company, traveled to the Great Barrier Reef of Belize, where Maria Russo, an eight-months-pregnant mermaid, swam with schools of sharks and manta rays to raise awareness for reef conservation. The trip was documented by Flashpool Productions, an underwater photography company. The Belize Barrier Reef is the second largest …
Artist Spotlight // Tanya Bonya on Instagram
Aside from Pinterest, and the internet in general, I love Instagram for inspiration, beautiful photography of places I’ve never traveled, and spotting talented artists and photographers. Recently I stumbled on artist Tanya_Bonya and immediately turned into the emoji with hearts in her eyes. Her soft colored pencil drawings of pets are obviously my favorite, but …
Margaret Keane’s Big Eyes + My New Art Print
I cannot WAIT to see Tim Burton’s Big Eyes ! I’m obviously obsessed with art and artists {I still miss working at the art gallery} and I love a good scandal! I actually remember these stoic yet emotional prints hanging in homes when I was just a kid, because they were trendy at the time …
WILD // An Extraordinary Adventure
WILD, is in select theaters now. Director Jean-Marc Vallée (Dallas Buyers Club), Academy Award winner Reese Witherspoon and Academy Award nominated screenwriter Nick Hornby (An Education) bring bestselling author Cheryl Strayed’s extraordinary adventure to the screen. After years of reckless behavior, a heroin addiction and the destruction of her marriage, Strayed makes a rash decision. …
2 Business Books // #GIRLBOSS & Welcome To The Real World
#GIRLBOSS * Buy it: #GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amoruso Quickly… #GIRLBOSS is the how-to business book for rebels. For the girls {and guys} who aren’t interested in following the rules or listening to what society says we ‘should’ do to be successful, and rising above anyway, and coming out on top… the 1% if you’re Sophia …