The Filigree

About this artist:  Martin Øbakke, native of Denmark home to the little Mermaid, met Celena Cavala, Ballerina and Nashville native in Florence, Italy - last century. They started making Fairy Tales and haven't stopped since. In their work you'll find elements of old world Europe to Southern Gothic charm. Martin does the illustrating and sculptures while Celena sews & writes the world they live in,~ in their Fairy Tale Nonsense News, the Filigree.

They currently live on a small town square outside Nashville in an old Victorian loft, where everything is created and sent to you.  They're inspired by the Invisible world and Imagination and the points in between that they refer to as 'the Filigree'; thin, gossamer strands that connect everything.  They hope to bring Inspiration to you & your life!  http://www.thefiligree.com/.
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Betsy Youngquist

About this artist:  Betsy Youngquist's mixed media beadwork reflects a fascination with the intersection of humans, animals, and mythology. Stemming from a life-long love of all creatures great and small, Betsy’s work weaves together the human and animal spirit through a surrealistic lens.

When creating her embellished objects, Betsy collaborates with sculptor R. Scott Long in designing and constructing the forms. Each piece starts as a unique carving. The surfaces are encrusted with beads and found materials in a mosaic process, often incorporating fragments of old porcelain dolls.

During the past dozen years, Youngquist has exhibited her work at the National Museum of Women in the Arts and the Smithsonian Craft Show in Washington, D.C., the VIDA Museum in Borgholm, Sweden, and most recently, Betsy and Scott completed an installation project for the Racine Art Museum in Racine, WI.
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Roller Coasters

About this artist:  "My name is Arianna and I am a freelance graphic designer. My coaster sets and tile works are imported stone, generally marble, with a rough tumbled look. The designs are hand created and hand applied, each one unique. The perfection is in the imperfections -  I call my line Roller Coasters!"

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Peace of Pi

About this Artist:  "I'm Jo, an artisan creating paintings & fabric art using non-toxic environmentally friendly materials. I specialize in small scale paintings & fabric art, creating pieces from 2 to 20 inches, celebrating the beauty, diversity and endless possibilities of the small format. Small things are beautiful.  Located in Vancouver Canada I am surrounded by birds & wildlife fresh air and the ocean. I work out of peaceofpi studio on the shores of Burrard Inlet on the west coast of Canada."

Artists Statement:  "Her art reflects a connection to the imperfect things in life, which she expresses in both abstract and figurative forms. Her pieces draw attention to the beauty and texture of all things aged, weathered and flawed.  Birds feature prominently in her compositions to symbolize both the commonplace and the mysterious. Most of all, birds symbolize freedom from materialist values and consumerist culture. Her practice is to recycle reduce waste and be kind to the environment. She uses only AP certified non-toxic materials."

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Marina Yax Dolls

About this artist:  "Hi, My name is Marina. I live in small town in West Virginia, called Gerrardstown. I’m happily married and have a daughter and son-in-law. A few years ago I found very interested world called Doll making. And from then on it became my passion. Each of my dolls are one of a kind with hand painting face and hands. I do not use any mold and I do not make molds from my dolls. All my costumes are created by me and they are all hand sewn, I use finest material and a lot of decorations:  lace, beads and ribbons. So, you can see my doll's costumes are also one of a kind. My favorite material is Paperclay or LaDoll. I am proud member of Professional Doll Makers Art Guild of America, and Canadian Dolls Artist Association. Locally I belong to Shenandoah Art Council, Winchester, VA and Berkeley Art Council, Martinsburg, WV. All my dolls are registered with International Art Doll Registry.  You can find more information about my dolls and me here: http://www.marinayaxdolls.com/."

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Pink Pigeon Studio

Specific to the piece above:  "Found, reclaimed and resurrected- a puzzled mosaic sculpture of poplar, cedar, hemlock and pine blocks held within an antique window frame. Pieces of wood that have been discovered in abandoned barns in Maine, saved from kitchen remodels in Massachusetts, pulled out from a razed rectory built in 1893, worn by Moosehead Lake. Colors may range from ebony to green to beige to grey to umber to brownish red- soft washes that highlight the grain of the wood. Each block has been individually cut, shaped and sanded to smooth out the ravages of time. Contemplative & serene, this sculpted wall piece fits beautifully into all décor, from modern to country." 

 

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Midnight Butterfly

Hi, I'm Sarah. I am a studio artist, the best free labor in my husband’s high school art classroom, and the mom of two fluffy white dogs and a frog. We live in Port Lavaca, a small town on the coast of Texas. I love making art, talking with Nick, my husband, at Skillets (the small diner in town), seeing my family and friends, dancing in the rain, putt-putt, walking the beach, and of course not quitting my day job.

I graduated with a BFA in studio art in 2008, from Sam Houston State University. One of my favorite mediums to work in is collage (using magazine paper), but I go through fazes where I love to paint.  If you have questions about how I made something, or what techniques I use feel free to ask. I also update what I am working on pretty regularly on my blog site www.sarahmcintyre22.blogspot.com if you are interested check it out."  You may also visit the artists shop by clicking on the post title above.

The Polka Dot Magpie

From the Artist:  "Dedication to repurposing, and recycling materials to make beautiful adornments for your body, home, and soul with a Mid Century Modern design in mind. I am a master printmaker and gardener, as well as a jeweler. My shop will share all of those with you."  To read more about this artist visit the blog:   http://www.theknifewife.blogspot.com/.  You can also click on the post title above to be taken to the artists shop.

Merle Art Design

Statement from the Artist:  "I am an artist/designer. I specialize in designing and creating custom elements for the home including Furniture, Italian Glass and Marble Mosaic, and Wall Art. I love providing decorators or homeowners something that has personal meaning as well as serving as a functional piece of art.   For all my projects visit:  http://www.merleartdesign.com/."  You can also click on the post title above to be taken directly to the artists shop.

Spoontaneous

Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.... followed by a brutal winter. 

This spoon (and wall) was crafted from Dawn Redwood, broken eggshells and stain. Humpty is separate from the wall and can reposition as he pleases. He is approximately 5 1/2" x 2" and the wall is a little over 5" wide and 2 1/2" tall.

Description from the Artist:  "A certain number of years ago you were a participant in the most important race of your life. In fact, it was a race FOR life.   And there were millions of other participants with the same goal as you. Not only did you have to be fast ... your timing had to be impeccable! The odds against you were incredible, but somehow here you are! The Great Race is carved from a piece of wild apple (sapwood) and measures approximately 8" x 1 3/4" x 1/4"."

Clearly, this artist not only possesses a keen eye for detail but a wicked sense of humor to boot !  For in all art and design therein must lie a sense of whimsy...

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La Bella Doll

Statement from the Artist:  "My items are all completely my own designs and hand made by me. No purchased parts are used other than the raw materials.   My one of a kind hand sculpted original dolls materialize nose by ear, finger by toe, and they are such a labour of love, sometimes they take years to come to fruition. The only reason I sell them is so I have the space to create more."  To take a wonderful adventure into the world of her creative soul, click on the post title above and visit her shop.

Harem 6

Artists Statement:  We are Ildiko Muresan and Flavia Marele and we've been working together since 2003, making also mixed media works, graphics and photography.   We both finished Art University in Cluj Napoca,Transylvania. We've had exhibitions in Romania and abroad, taking part also in International Art Fairs".  To see more of their incredibly interesting pieces, click on the post title to be taken directly to their shop.

Hub 71

As a big fan of dragonflies and an even bigger fan of mixed media, this piece really caught my eye.  It's simple yet complex and modern in a way that allows it to fit into almost any decor.  Lovely.  Visit the shop and see what other interesting pieces you can find for yourself by clicking on the post title.