Art & Artists

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hand cut

Australian artist, Lisa Rodden, uses an enormous amount of patience and skill to create these intricate three-dimensional sculptures with hand cut paper. Manipulating the cut paper by bending and curling allows a view of the painted layer underneath creating interest from any angle.  After discovering these amazing creations on yellowtrace blog, we couldn’t wait to share…

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specimen box

We’re always drawn to one-of-a-kind objects, especially those that tell a story. These curated finds from Specimen Box Shop are highlighted with vintage glass and golden frames, giving each piece a feeling of history. Be sure to visit this Florida-based shop for more natural inspiration! Images via Specimen Box Shop

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the wander project

No. 41 by Andrew Colin Beck  The Wander Postcard Project: A Traveler’s Canon is home to a collection of travel-inspired postcards from a growing assortment of talented illustrators. The designs are born from the suggestion to “imagine a postcard from everywhere and nowhere at once”. These wanderlust-inducing illustrations are all meant to be shared, pinned, and downloaded….

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mandala art

We’re brightening Monday morning with these kaledoscopic creations from Kathy Klein. Her vibrant compositions are full of inspiration and brilliant color. We love the way she uses natural elements to create pattern and symmetry. Be sure to browse all of her work here! Images via dānmālā

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camera gardens

In the spirit of summer and all things color, we’re feeling inspired by these “gardens” from artist André Feliciano. We love how his installations are a vibrant festival of blooms from far away, but upon closer inspection, they reveal a surprising secret! Images via André Feliciano  

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wimbledon days

Image via East Ashley Studio It’s Wimbledon Week! We can’t help it. We love watching the tennis stars hit the courts. To get you in the mood, how about taking a look at these darling vintage racquet illustrations from Etsy shop East Ashley Studio. And, while you’re at it, be sure to take a peek at her…

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eames wall art

We’ve shared our love for Eames designs on here before. While we would really enjoy having one of his chairs in our living room, for now, we’ll have to settle for the living room wall. Weavers of Southsea, a new-to-us Etsy shop, offers a selection of posters that feature Eames’ iconic designs. Our favorite is…

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eye poetry

How dreamy are these photographs from Eye Poetry? We love the pops of raspberry pink and azure blue against a vast oceanic backdrop. Now that it’s officially summer, we’re definitely wishing for a trip to the beach in our future!

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emily barletta

Who knew that a needle and a red thread could turn into something like this? Brooklyn-based artist Emily Barletta has long been a favorite of ours, and her latest thread drawings has us seriously smitten. Barletta uses simple embroidery techniques to create these gorgeous works of art. At first glance, the drawings look like geometric…

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say hello

We’d love to say hello with these anytime postcards from Sparrow Nest Script. Who says you need to be on vacation to send a note? The beautiful photographs and clever calligraphy capture just the right amount of beautiful, no matter where you might be sending them from. Images via Sparrow Nest Script