Tiny Showcase has done a fabulous job of promoting emerging artists. The Kim Beury "silvercup" limited edition print of 100 seemed to have sold out immediately, which is a pity as I would have liked to get one. The eco-chic road sign coasters, $70 /set of 4, are by Boris Bally and available from Elsewares. You must check out the serving tray too, also $70 from Elsewares. … [Read more...]
spring???
I'm slowly coming out of hibernation with the help of a little Californian sunshine. Ahhh, it's simply divine to be tapping away on my laptop, looking out a a sunny garden and listening to the sound of birds....and freight trucks. … [Read more...]
t-shirts SHARPSHIRTER
Stephen Colbert would be proud! And although I don't condone violence against animals - if you get this close to a bear, I say go for it. Anyway, I recently got an email from sharpshirters announcing their new site so I thought I would share it. Check out more from Sharpshirter at: www.sharpshirter.com … [Read more...]
everything old is new again
There seems to be a movement in design towards more hand illustrated lines rather than bold computer generated patterns and large cut out stencils. Personally, I like both, but it is refreshing to see work that has been hand drawn. The style ranges from lines that are tight and mechanical, to loose and reminiscent of blind contour drawings (I love doing those!). Here are the … [Read more...]
zombies and bats and ghosts – oh my!
There is something delightful about Halloween. Sure kids dressed as the undead may be a little unseemly. And of course, you'll have a sugar hangover for about 9 days. But apart from all that; it's the beginning of the holiday season. So, put on something Halloween-y, get out last years candy - and please don't knock on my door after 8pm....I'll be watching … [Read more...]