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Showing posts with label art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label art. Show all posts
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Boone's Hooks -- Distinctive Hand Forged Accessories
Smyth Boone is an eighteenth generation blacksmith, a family legacy that goes back to the time of t
he Vikings. Smyth combines his inherent blacksmithing skills with the versatile design talents of Robin A. Boone. The unique arrangement of Smyth Boone’s internationally recognized forging skills and Robin’s complex designs combine to form one of the strongest unions in the field of contemporary ironwork.
Unique designs and talented forgings have led to many notable publications of Smyth’s work that can be seen in books, magazines, and on the internet. Smyth’s work has also been featured in international invitational art museum shows that highlight contemporary blacksmithing. Smyth has presented public and trade lectures on the art and craft of contemporary and historical blacksmithing. Smyth and Robin share their skills with the blacksmithing communities throughout the United States and Canada by teaching at blacksmith conferences, art and craft schools, and by publishing many articles on design and technique.
Boone's Hooks is featured in the current January/February issue of Sierra magazine of the Sierra Club! Sierra magazine is the award-winning magazine filled with spectacular nature photography and in-depth reporting on the hottest environmental issues from the largest non-profit lobbying organization dedicated to preserving the Earth's natural beauty.
The article, "Building Better: Cool Products for an Eco-Home", featuring Boone's Hooks is about building green and using green products in your current home/office situation. It is very insightful on how to retro-fit your current home to save energy and be more friendly to your family and to the Earth.
Here is the article from the Sierr
a Club website...
Hooked on Recycling
M. Smyth Boone calls himself an 18th-generation blacksmith and a descendant of Daniel Boone. But it's the fact that his designs are crafted from 100 percent recycled steel that is truly pioneering. Boone's signature piece is a leaf-shaped hook that can be used to hang towels, hats, or anything with a strap. He's also a sculptor and has crafted stair railings and a series of forged-steel sculptures of surfers. $34, booneshooks.com
I am honored to be recognized as a contributing part of such a great movement. Go Green, Support Local Business!!
Please visit the Sierra Club website at http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/200901/cool.aspx
"The artist blacksmith has a unique variety of forging techniques that are specific to the craft of blacksmithing. Forged textures, joinery, forge welding, and the ability to transform metal are some examples. In my work, I highlight these many techniques through composition and execution of a project. The resulting effect expresses harmony of design and function with regard to the integrity of the medium."
Please visit Boone's Hooks on etsy.com.
he Vikings. Smyth combines his inherent blacksmithing skills with the versatile design talents of Robin A. Boone. The unique arrangement of Smyth Boone’s internationally recognized forging skills and Robin’s complex designs combine to form one of the strongest unions in the field of contemporary ironwork.Unique designs and talented forgings have led to many notable publications of Smyth’s work that can be seen in books, magazines, and on the internet. Smyth’s work has also been featured in international invitational art museum shows that highlight contemporary blacksmithing. Smyth has presented public and trade lectures on the art and craft of contemporary and historical blacksmithing. Smyth and Robin share their skills with the blacksmithing communities throughout the United States and Canada by teaching at blacksmith conferences, art and craft schools, and by publishing many articles on design and technique.
Boone's Hooks is featured in the current January/February issue of Sierra magazine of the Sierra Club! Sierra magazine is the award-winning magazine filled with spectacular nature photography and in-depth reporting on the hottest environmental issues from the largest non-profit lobbying organization dedicated to preserving the Earth's natural beauty.
The article, "Building Better: Cool Products for an Eco-Home", featuring Boone's Hooks is about building green and using green products in your current home/office situation. It is very insightful on how to retro-fit your current home to save energy and be more friendly to your family and to the Earth.
Here is the article from the Sierr
a Club website...Hooked on Recycling
M. Smyth Boone calls himself an 18th-generation blacksmith and a descendant of Daniel Boone. But it's the fact that his designs are crafted from 100 percent recycled steel that is truly pioneering. Boone's signature piece is a leaf-shaped hook that can be used to hang towels, hats, or anything with a strap. He's also a sculptor and has crafted stair railings and a series of forged-steel sculptures of surfers. $34, booneshooks.com
I am honored to be recognized as a contributing part of such a great movement. Go Green, Support Local Business!!
Please visit the Sierra Club website at http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/200901/cool.aspx
"The artist blacksmith has a unique variety of forging techniques that are specific to the craft of blacksmithing. Forged textures, joinery, forge welding, and the ability to transform metal are some examples. In my work, I highlight these many techniques through composition and execution of a project. The resulting effect expresses harmony of design and function with regard to the integrity of the medium."
Please visit Boone's Hooks on etsy.com.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Quilts
I made scrap quilts with my grandmother years ago. Today designs in quilts come in a huge range from traditional shapes and colors to modern sleek styles. They can cover a bed, hang on a wall, or and best of all keep your lap warm on a cold night. Any home can use one of the lovely pieces of textile art today.
Betts Quilts
B Taylor Quilts
Quilt Lover Quilts
I really love the variety of fabrics and textures from the piecing and stitching. Thanks, Angelia
Betts Quilts
B Taylor Quilts
Quilt Lover Quilts
I really love the variety of fabrics and textures from the piecing and stitching. Thanks, Angelia
Monday, December 29, 2008
A good Pantomime!
In the UK, the word "Pantomime" stands for a theatrically themed performance which traditionally is enacted during the Christmas holiday season and early January. Most cities and towns throughout the UK have a form of Pantomime at this time of year. The origins of British Pantomime or "Panto" as it is known date back to the middle ages, deriving some of the traditions of the Italian "Commedia dell’ Arte, the Italian night scenes and British Music hall to produce an intrinsic art form that is constantly adapted to survive up to the present day.
Pantomime has been attempted abroad, usually with a small amount of success. Not surprisingly it has proved popular in countries such as Canada, Australia and South Africa- recently a production of "Babes in the wood" ran at the Rainbow Seven Arts Theatre in Harare, Zimbabwe! In America this very British art form has fared less favourably, although in 1868 a production of "Humpty Dumpty" ran for over 1,200 performances at the Olympic Theatre, New York, making it the most successful Pantomime in American history.
Pantomime, as we know it today is a show predominantly aimed at children, based on a popular fairy tale or folk legend. The most popular subjects being "Cinderella", followed by "Aladdin", "Dick Whittington" and "Snow White".
Although a typically British thing I have searched our team to see if there are any items that could be perceived as anything, however remotely, to do with a 'panto' theme! So here goes!!
Cat Prince on Pillows FRAMED ceramic tile for wall or table display Whimsical folk art design by KRISTEN STEIN
Alice In Wonderland Realistic Fake Cupcake by Frosted Fakes
Mad Tea Party by KatHannah
Dragon Stained Glass Suncatcher by Creations in Glass
Little Strawberry House by Elegant Snobbery
It has been quite hard to get real Pantomime themed items relating to fairytales so please excuse the rather tenuous links! However, I know you will enjoy this selection.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Reclaiming Wood
My boys have been working in wood lately, I am a textile designer but I love wood and am happy to be collaborating on some projects with them. I have also found many great wood workers on line. With the economy and environmental things happening right now, I think it is important to use existing materials when creating, if possible (we all know about those fabric stashes). Today I am featuring some artisans that do just that in creating home accessories using reclaimed wood in the process.
jneale3
SecondLineFrames
Plyhouse
Happy Holidays to Everyone, Angelia
jneale3
SecondLineFrames
Plyhouse
Happy Holidays to Everyone, Angelia
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Oh Canada
No matter where in the world you live, I think it's important to have national pride. I am a Canadian and think that Canada is a pretty great country. We're first to celebrate Thanksgiving. Our elections are done. Our banks are still healthy. (Just saying - tongue in cheek!) We get real winters where you can skate on ponds and go tobogganing. And we've got talent. From Howie Mandel to Celine Dion, and a whole slew of famous and not so famous talents all born north of the 49th parallel.
Canadians are well represented in the visual arts and fine craft fields too. These are just a few of the artisans from north of border that are featured on Etsy.
In all seriousness, talent knows no boundaries and no matter where in the world you are from, beauty and style are still an important part of our everyday lives. Be proud of who you are and where you are from; and support independent artisans!
Canadians are well represented in the visual arts and fine craft fields too. These are just a few of the artisans from north of border that are featured on Etsy.
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| Lori Mirabelli from Ontario. | |
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| Poetic Designs by Yolanda Prang from Ontario. | |
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| Robert Glass Art from Quebec. | |
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| Lenkart from Ontario. | |
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| Fallen Roses by Jennifer Scott from Ontario. | |
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| Studio 17 from Ontario. | |
In all seriousness, talent knows no boundaries and no matter where in the world you are from, beauty and style are still an important part of our everyday lives. Be proud of who you are and where you are from; and support independent artisans!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Special Birthday Gifts for Scott
October is a special month for my family as there is 3 of us with October for our Birthday month. Scott and I share the same day, 22nd, and Robert is Halloween, 31th. These items are all from members of Design Style Guide and sell on www.etsy.com
Freshly faked mini Halloween green cupcakes!
from www.FrostedFakes.etsy.com
I hope you will visit these artists at etsy or at least search for your favorite artists with using the team tag of interiordesignteam the next time you visit etsy. Well I had better get back to painting...you may visit my etsy shop at http://paintwithbarb.etsy.com/ for all types of oil paintings.
Fun Day At The Beach
www.reniebritenbucher.etsy.com
original painting - 36 x 24
www.MatthewHamblen.etsy.com
Jimmy the Silly Sock Monkey 11 x 14 Print
www.ElegantSnobbery.etsy.com
Freshly faked mini Halloween green cupcakes!
from www.FrostedFakes.etsy.com
Lollipop Rack-Medium
www.Shauneil.etsy.comI hope you will visit these artists at etsy or at least search for your favorite artists with using the team tag of interiordesignteam the next time you visit etsy. Well I had better get back to painting...you may visit my etsy shop at http://paintwithbarb.etsy.com/ for all types of oil paintings.
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