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...]
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...]
art seen : blame canada
Maybe it's the long winters, the public healthcare system or just being Canadian; but these fantastic works by Canadian artists Kenneth Lavallee and Sam Weber definitely show the artists dark side. Artwork: (L) Kenneth Lavallee and (R) Sam Weber … [Read more...]
in a bind
2007 is coming to an end and 2008 awaits like the blank pages of these journals....ah quit the soliloquy already. These journals are stunningly beautiful and hand bound - the bird one (top right) is even fashioned out of real wood. Any one would make a perfect gift, especially for yourself! FEATURING (clockwise): + screenprinted journal, $18, orange beautiful + wooden … [Read more...]
home for the holidays
If you are looking for the perfect hostess gift or a gift for a friend, you can't go wrong with these homely delights. The calendar from INK+WIT is a favorite - I have one - and would equally fit in a country kitchen as in a modern loft. It is letterpress printed on beautiful thick card stock and just so delightful. FEATURING (clockwise from top left): + THE … [Read more...]