REMARKABLE PAPER SCULPTURES FROM ROGAN BROWN
How does someone have the patience and vision to create something this beautiful out of paper? I haven’t stopped thinking about these incredible and oh-so-intricate paper sculptures since I found artist Rogan Brown.
A VERY SKILLED UNSKILLED WORKER
You may be surprised to learn that Downie, known as “Unskiller Worker”, is a 52 year old mother in London. She only recently began painting and has no former technical expertise.
THE AMAZING MURALIST ANNE HARRIS
For Anne Harris, an entire room is a canvas. Her hand-painted murals are immersive worlds in the truest sense. As Anne would say, “I am so over a small frame. Give me a room!”
CERAMIC SCULPTURES WITH KATHERINE MORLING
When you think ‘porcelain,’ you probably think tea cups and china. But ceramic artist Katherine Morling has thrown all of that out the window with her totally amazing porcelain sculptures.
IN THE STUDIO WITH MONICA PISILLI
I first met the ceramicist Monica Pisilli through a mutual friend, who had a hunch that I’d love her work, and of course, I did!
PAULETTE TAVORMINA DELIVERS OLD MASTERS FOR THE MODERN AGE
When I first came across the photographs of Paulette Tavormina, I was instantly hooked. These beautiful, dark, rich compositions looked like they sprang right out of a book of Old Master Paintings, yet they were contemporary photographs!
ELISA STROZYK’S AMAZINGLY SOFT WOODEN TEXTILES
It’s all made of wood. Seriously. When I came across these interesting textiles by Elisa Strozyk, I couldn’t quite believe what I was seeing – carpets, blankets, tablecloths, even clothes, all made from wood!
THE FLORAL CREATIONS OF AZUMA MAKOTO
Ok, get ready for something that will blow your mind. What you see here is a fascinating project by artist-florist-set designer Azuma Makoto, who fuses art and science to create his beautiful works. Ready?
LUZ CAMINO’S ONE-OF-A-KIND JEWELS
Part of the allure of Luz Camino’s remarkable handmade bejeweled pieces, is that you won’t find them in any old department store.
PETER PINCUS: NEW CERAMIC LUXURY
I kinda did a triple take when I first saw these vases. Peter Pincus is pushing traditional ceramics to their limits with his vessels and objects that border on functional craft and fine art.
MARTHE ARMITAGE’S HAND-PRINTED PERFECTION
Today, I would like to introduce you to Marthe Armitage. My newest heroine.
SCHEER'S HANDMADE VIENNESE SHOES
Sheer will. Or, in this instance, Scheer will. It takes just that to make some of the world’s most gorgeous handmade shoes.