Catch the wind… British printmaker and painter Angie Lewin produces beautiful, nature inspired pieces which reflect her love for the flora of the countryside she explores. Each piece makes you almost able to feel the wind blowing and to smell the salt in the air. Her work is full of life and liveliness. The pieces… Continue reading Angie Lewin
Aceing the found object! Another artist who really appeals to me due to her use of salvaged and repurposed materials within her work. Handkerchiefs, stamps, teabags, old maps and letters…Holmes successfully incorporates them in to her beautiful, delicate pieces. They evoke a bygone age and a time when making things was what folk did, as… Continue reading Cas Holmes
…Hide your eyes! The whiplash world of Aubrey Beardsley! Naughty but nice. How much do I LOVE the work of English Illustrator Aubrey Beardsley? Very much indeed. I have loved it for years and years..since I was very small (when presumably I filtered out all the “naughty bits” and just loved all the pattern and… Continue reading Aubrey Beardsley
Swirls, curls, golden embellishment…and a life dedicated to women. Viennese decorative artist and painter Gustav Klimt is probably best known for his murals such as the Beethoven frieze and the Stoclet Frieze, which feature a wealth of decoration, embellishment and texture. Endlessly alluring, his work is a go-to staple for artists and designers looking for some… Continue reading Gustav Klimt
…or Alphonse Mucha, or Alphons Mucha…whichever spelling you choose, there is no denying the mastery and incredible draughtsmanship of this man, one of my all time favourite artists… More often than not he included images of beautiful women with long flowing hair and draped robes, surrounded by flowers and plant life. Everything was beautifully observed… Continue reading Alfons Mucha
Beautiful new things made from beautiful old things. This is me fulfilling my need to DO, not just to TEACH! Repurposing old unwanted things in to items which hopefully folks think are nice! Each one of the first few items are made from vintage linens. I love the delicacy of the embroidery. The bags are… Continue reading Line & Thread…New from old…
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