For today’s Artist Spot we’re keeping it local!

Iris O’Connor is a very talented artist/photographer/mixed media artist based here in Dublin, Ireland.

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She says about her work, “Creating something or painting or taking photographs has always been part of me and over the years I have experimented with a few different styles and techniques. I think I can say that for the moment I have found my ‘niche’ with photography and mixed media.  I especially like the term ‘mixed media’ as it can be anything you want it to be as long as you use a few ingredients together.”

I love it too! And I think you do a beautiful job Iris.

Oh I do want to live beside the seaside... Print

Group photo... Print

Closed for Lunch... Print

March 9th, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Yoshika is a Japanese artist who now lives in the states. She loves to use various mediums, but here I will showcase some of her digital art prints.

- Queen Anne’s Hopeful Season

- Birds with Rosegold Pussy Willow

- Bell Flower Bird

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Can you tell I’m yearning for Spring?

March 2nd, 2010 | 1 Comment »

I purchased at least one print for the studio.

It’s not even one of the ones I was trying to decide between, I just happened upon it. But, I’m so glad I did because I just love it!

It’s called Schismata and it’s by Justice of  Photosynthetic on Etsy, a wonderfully talented photographer from Ipswich in the UK.

The description and inspiration Justice used helped to seal the deal for me.

“Another study of a man-made surface in a state of decay and deterioration under the forces of nature, ‘Schismata’ is dilapidated paint on steel, corrosion, a lichen bloom…geometric and organic in counterpoint. Striation, erosion, disintegration, reconstruction, protection, addition…and the process of destruction over which we ultimately have no control.”

Now I must go find the perfect place for it!

{ image credit: http://www.etsy.com/people/Photosynthetic }

February 25th, 2010 | 1 Comment »

One of  my favourite artists Yellena James recently teamed up with Schoolhouse Electric Co. to create these stunning works of art.

I will take one of each please!

Read more from Yellena about the collaboration on her blog here.

{ photos: http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com/ }

January 16th, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Shayli Vere is a Canadian paper artisan and photographer. A recipient of several art, photography, film, media and paper grants, she explores creativity on many levels. In this post I am spotlighting her beautiful pulp painting pieces.  The feeling and texture she accomplishes is just beautiful.

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August 25th, 2009 | 2 Comments »

While going through my to-do list today, I noticed that I am still in need of several things if I am to attempt the one thing I’m really dying to try… encaustic painting.

I got my paints quite a while ago from this fabulous Etsy seller, Jaime Ribisi, who herself is a very talented and successful encaustic artist deserving of a post all her own. They are handmade, wonderful quality and in beautiful colours. I got my heatgun, brushes, tools, a few other basic things. But, I can’t for the life of me find an electric griddle pan anywhere on this stupid island. A used one, preferably. Anyone?

Anywho, it got me browsing encaustic artists and that is how I came upon Kathryn Dart, aka kbean on Etsy, and then I said to myself, “self, she would be perfect for your Artist Spot post”.

I just adore the depth and texture you get with wax. Oh please someone find me a griddle pan.

August 18th, 2009 | 2 Comments »

{please excuse my lack of posts the last few days. Had some personal, family stuff going on}

And now I bring you… Works in Progress!

Worksinprogress is a jewelry designer/photographer from North Carolina. She makes lovely, vintage inspired, feminine jewelry. She says she started as a photographer and slowly moved into jewelry making. She is talented in both these mediums. You can find her photography under the name KingdomByTheSea.

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August 5th, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Helena Emmans resides on the Isle of Skye in Scotland and graduated from the Glasgow School of Art with a B.A (Hons) in Design. She says she is inspired by delicate geometric elements found in dandelion clocks, poppy heads and other fragile botanical structures found around where she lives and likes to fuse stylish wear-ability with delicate detailing.

- Silver Stalk Ring -

- Silver Cluster Bud Ring -

- Silver Dandelion Spores Brooch -

I think she has accomplished this beautifully.

July 16th, 2009 | No Comments »

Two Goldfinch Found

The Arrival of Spring

Four Lemons

I love her use of colours. Especially on this cloudy, dreary day here in Ireland. Click the images for more of her work or to purchase a print for yourself from her online shop.

[ all images property of Jennifer Lommers]

p.s. check out this awesome mention of yours truly written by the lovely Carrie of PoetSummer.

May 23rd, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Last night while googling “handmade jewellery” in Ireland I came across this truly talented artist based in Cork, Ireland. Her name is Alicia Mannix and she is a metal artist, but in her 10 year career has worked with a variety of materials such as silver, glass, copper, wood and steel.

Her newest silver collection is what caught my eye. Named “Botanicals”, it captures the similarities between natures ephimerial beauty and the human form.

image property of Alicia Mannix

She is registered with the Crafts Council of Ireland, but from what I can tell does not have an online shop.  Her prices range from €26 – €250 and she can be contacted through email: info@alicia.ie or through her beautiful website: www.alicia.ie

She also teaches classes at The PMC Studio in England.

Me: loving it! Check her out.

May 20th, 2009 | 1 Comment »