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Lars Beller Fjetland is a Norwegian designer who creates these...

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:14:50 +0100

Lars Beller Fjetland is a Norwegian designer who creates these “Re-Turned” birds by hand from leftover wood, such as table legs or arm rests.

The birds can be bought from DISCIPLINE.

Michael Sowa is a German artist, best known for his wonderfully...

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:54:54 +0100

Michael Sowa is a German artist, best known for his wonderfully whimsical paintings (you might have even seen his work in the film ‘Amélie’). His artwork never fails to raise a smile.

This piece by Choi Jeong Hwa is called ‘Dream...

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:56:00 +0100

This piece by Choi Jeong Hwa is called ‘Dream Tower’. It was installed in Daegu, South Korea in 2009.

Choi Jeong Hwa’s artwork explores mass-produced plastic goods - “kitsch” materials that represent consumerism and throwaway attitudes to such objects. The artist uses bright colours and exaggerated scale, installing the works in public places to imbue them with a sense of the extraordinary.

Antoine Marchalot’s colourful and surreal work is...

Thu, 09 May 2013 21:00:14 +0100

Antoine Marchalot’s colourful and surreal work is delightfully quirky, with strong visual impact.

Hiromichiito was born in Yokkaichi Mie, Japan. He graduated from...

Sat, 04 May 2013 13:00:54 +0100

Hiromichiito was born in Yokkaichi Mie, Japan. He graduated from Academy of Art University in San Francisco and after returning to Japan, he studied illustration under Tatsuro Kiuchi.

Hiromichiito’s painted works are very charming indeed - I especially love this piece entitled ‘Dogmanship’.

Dawid Ryska’s poster illustrations caught my eye. I like...

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:00:49 +0100

Dawid Ryska’s poster illustrations caught my eye. I like the limited colour palettes, fine details and subtle textures he uses.

Jacopo Rosati uses Fuzzy Felt to create bold, graphic...

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:00:52 +0100

Jacopo Rosati uses Fuzzy Felt to create bold, graphic illustrations. This piece is called ‘Slow Life’.

Yaci sells handmade metal jewellery on Etsy - this sweet...

Wed, 01 May 2013 19:55:15 +0100

Yaci sells handmade metal jewellery on Etsy - this sweet little bulldog ring caught my attention.

Kenny Scharf is an LA-based artist who paints many a fine...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:33:26 +0100

Kenny Scharf is an LA-based artist who paints many a fine doughnut, such as this piece entitled ”Frosty Pink Donut in Outer Space”.

Of his work, he says “one very important and guiding principle to my work is to reach out beyond the elitist boundaries of fine art and connect to popular culture through my art.”

Found via Art Ruby.

This aggrieved-looking gentleman sporting a Chanel t-shirt was...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:00:58 +0100

This aggrieved-looking gentleman sporting a Chanel t-shirt was created by Sandra Eterovic. Inspired by a real-life encounter, it captures a moment and expression perfectly.

Found via The Jealous Curator.

How incredible is this grizzly bear bean bag by Chic Sin Design?...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:27:35 +0100

How incredible is this grizzly bear bean bag by Chic Sin Design? The graphic is knitted rather than printed - I would love to have one sleeping in the corner of my studio.

Jiyuseki is a Japanese artist who carves sculptures to give the...

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:47:00 +0100

Jiyuseki is a Japanese artist who carves sculptures to give the impression that the stone is a softer material. The sculptures retain their stone texture but the illusions still manage to be convincing.

Found via WE AND THE COLOR.

Julianna Brion lives and works as an illustrator in Baltimore,...

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:39:04 +0100

Julianna Brion lives and works as an illustrator in Baltimore, MD. All of her work is excellent but I particularly love this self-portrait entitled “The Illustrator” - I can certainly relate.

Joshua Harker’s ’Crania Anatomica Filigre’ is...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:40:03 +0100

Joshua Harker’s ’Crania Anatomica Filigre’ is a stunningly detailed skull sculpture, 3D printed in polyamide.

You can find them available in different sizes in his Etsy shop.

Matthias Heiderich knows how to create an enigmatic photograph,...

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 09:57:38 +0100

Matthias Heiderich knows how to create an enigmatic photograph, as demonstrated in his mysterious series White Noise.

‘The Other Ends’ is a show of new drawings by Winnie...

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:41:00 +0100

‘The Other Ends’ is a show of new drawings by Winnie Truong. In this series, she continues her ongoing relationship with hair beyond aesthetic and beauty, exploring the tensions between surface identity and what stays hidden.

The show opened in New York on April 4th, at Mulherin + Pollard.

Found via BOOOOOOOM!

This eraser ring by E for Effort is perfect for artists and...

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:25:47 +0100

This eraser ring by E for Effort is perfect for artists and perfectionists alike.

Dolan Geiman handmakes these canine creations in Chicago, using...

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:34:15 +0100

Dolan Geiman handmakes these canine creations in Chicago, using recycled materials including rulers and wallpaper. My favourite is the dachshund, though a range of breeds are available.

Geiman’s work is available from Uncommon Goods - you can see more work by other artists here.

These money boxes were designed by Minka Podhajska in...

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:31:23 +0100

These money boxes were designed by Minka Podhajska in 1930.

From a book called “Toys of the Avant-Garde”, published by the Museo Picasso, Malaga and found via MONDOBLOGO (where more of Podhajska’s work can be seen).

Gerrard Gethings is a photographer who specialises in creating...

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:58:19 +0000

Gerrard Gethings is a photographer who specialises in creating images of animals, using the same level of care and craft usually reserved for human portraits.

Found via The Creative Book.