John Clark’s art work combines two of my favorite things; bold graphics and the hard boiled detective novel. Bold black portraits that twists nouveau 50’s glamour shots and punk are screenprinted on torn out pages of vintage books. For inspiration, he uses work from deviantART photographers Kokain, LoveLife, Yellow and Sunset. ALSO FEATURED: (top right) The Inside Within, … [Read more...]
pet-o-rama
A year or so ago while doing a little window shopping in Los Altos, I remember feeling a little peckish. Right there were the most perfect little icing covered cookies. "How cute..." I thought, "they're in the shape of dog bones!". Recently, I found myself back in Five Paw Bakery in Los Altos. Not confused by pregnancy hormones, I could see the cookies for what they … [Read more...]
simply ceramics
On a recent visit to o-town, I decided to pop in to Swarm Gallery. For some reason I had made it on to their email list, and I was intrigued. But opening the wrong door, I found myself in the ProArts store next door. And then I saw him; the simplest, most adorable bird in the guise of a vase. I wanted to take him home, and knew exactly where I would put him; right on the … [Read more...]
some bunny to love
It might not be Easter or even spring yet, but how could I resist when I saw these darling little rabbits. Could it be that they are ready to take the crown from reigning woodland favorites, deers? Who knows! What I do know it that this post started when I saw the cut out bunny cards by pocket studio. However, I promptly managed to forget who the designer was and how they … [Read more...]
white now
White seems so refreshing right now. It might have something to do with my newly painted walls....green, brown and aqua. Also, I know minimal is out and decorative is in....but I'm having a tough time adjusting. Although since it has hit Target, Costco should have it in bulk by the time I finish this post. Clockwise: : ceramics by Ikuko Iwamoto : hand cut "love" card, $4, … [Read more...]