Monthly Archives: February 2012

Artist of the Day / Sean V Cleary

I prefer art that is relatively simple and not ‘overworked’.  These are illustrations that Sean is doing for a friend’s long biblical poem.  One of his typical descriptions is at the bottom on this post.  Sean does many other beautiful … Continue reading

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Artist of the Day / Paul Rung

Paul is someone who, like me, also makes uses recycled materials in his work. His items are more elaborate and ‘sophisticated’ than mine.                             But, I like … Continue reading

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Work Space / Isabella Taylor

  Isabella has a wonderful Work Space!   I think many artists would be envious.  But, not Stephen MacInnis:  http://sbmacinnis.wordpress.com/2012/02/27/daily-studio-photograph-february-27-2012/    http://isabellart.wordpress.com

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Making It / Work Space / Danica Novgorodoff

   Here is Danica hard at work.  See her Aritst of the Day post at: https://destructivetesting.wordpress.com/2012/02/25/artist-of-the-day-danica-novgorodoff/                       http://www.etsy.com/shop/novgorodoff                              … Continue reading

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Making It / Rusty Pipe Desk Lamp / Mike Smith

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Artist of the Day / barbaraelka

my new playground…NYC              As interesting and unique as Barbara’s photos are, her thoughtful commentary on each post is just as captivating. Posted by barbaraelka on October 17, 2011 It is hard to believe that it has been 6 months already since I called … Continue reading

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Making It / Isabella Taylor

For a very cool Making It series, you should follow Isabella at: http://isabellart.wordpress.com/2012/02/26/still-life-beginnings/ And, see my previous post: https://destructivetesting.wordpress.com/2012/02/19/making-it-isabella-taylor/   

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Artist of the Day / Raea Zani

Sometimes I come across an artist whose work is so unique that I am just mesmerized.  Raea’s clay ‘dolls’, specifically ‘merrymaker’,  just transfix me!                                 … Continue reading

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Artist of the Day / Danica Novgorodoff

Danica’s art has been greatly influenced by her travels to China and Latin America.  You can see much more of her work at her website:   http://danicanovgorodoff.com/.                              http://www.etsy.com/shop/novgorodoff             http://danicanovgorodoff.com/

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Making / Photo Light Box / Mike Smith

I decided that my Making It post for today would be a ‘light box’.  I’ve wanted to start using one, so here it is.  I got a basic ‘how-to’ off the web.                              http://www.etsy.com/shop/destructivetesting

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