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Artist Spot – Iris Design

Rach (admin) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:56:47 +0000

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.

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

Artist Spot – Shayli Vere

Rach (admin) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:51:07 +0000

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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Artist Spotlight – Jennifer Lommers

Rach (admin) — Sat, 23 May 2009 21:03:23 +0000

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]

Crazy whack

Rach (admin) — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:56:37 +0000

Phil Hansen paints the Mona Greasa with burger grease. This guy is crazy amazing.

[ via Craftastrophe]

Artist Spot – Leslie Hall

Rach (admin) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:28:24 +0000

Leslie Hall

Artist Spot – Jill Gallenstein

Rach (admin) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:40:24 +0000

Jill Gallenstein.

Artist Spot – Jason De Caires

Rach (admin) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 03:28:37 +0000

Jason De Caires,Underwater Sculpture.

(image from Jason De Caires)

Artist Spot – Dale Chihuly

Rach (admin) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:58:08 +0000

Dale Chihuly – Glass Artist.

(image from Dale Chihuly)

Circular Painting

Rach (admin) — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:34:01 +0000

Circular Painting from Fly on the Wall on Vimeo

The above film was produced by Fly on the Wall for Discovery Channel, South Africa. It is the combined artwork of Bryan Devlin, Luis Tolosana, Warren Lewis, Ree Treweek, Daniel Ting Chong, Mike Morocco, Toyah Moon Humphreys, Paul Ressel and Josh Ginsburg.

It’s a must see at the 40 second-mark, when it goes from controlled doodles to paint chaos — simply beautiful.

(This is a re-post , via Doodlers Anonymous, but I LOVE it so I had to post it so I always have reference to it.)

Artist Spot – Z-Beads

Rach (admin) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:59:21 +0000

While browsing for beads, as I so often do, I came across these absolutely stunning handmade lampwork beads from Z-Beads, owned by Sarah Moran.

Now, I’ve seen many a lampwork bead, but these are without a doubt the most unique and colourful I’ve come across in a long time.

I especially love the story of how Sarah came to be such an amazing lampwork artist. It is inspiring and amusing. And of course you can’t help but love the quirky names she gives to each piece.

From left to right: True Turquoise BullsEye Fizz Tabs, Tea Stained Sampler, Radioactive Topaz Mutation, Magic Teal and Salmon

Stunning, right? I am simply in love with her designs and use of colours.

She works with soda-lime glass and borosilicate (Also known as “Pyrex”) and makes each piece by hand. She is truly gifted! Every bead is made one at a time, so no two are exactly alike. They are available for purchase through Ebay, “Superstars” and she also offers a Made To Order service from her website gallery.

Take a look around her site, you won’t be sorry!