Daily Archives: April 28, 2012

Making It / Painting ‘Ella and Max’ / Isabella Taylor

Posted on April 28, 2012 by destructivetesting

A new painting by one of my favorite people, and artists.  Isabella. You can see a slideshow showing the whole progression of this painting in the making at http://isabellart.wordpress.com/2012/04/28/sisters-this-painting-is-about-my-favorite-people-love-you-all.  Start at the sixth photo from the end.

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Making It / Shiny Recycled Pipe Wall Lamp With Flickering Flame And Vintage Style Bulb Number 5 / Mike Smith

Posted on April 28, 2012 by destructivetesting

I was given a box full of these metal pipes, and have started making them into lamps. This is my most simple design. I like my creations uncomplicated, so that the viewer can focus attention on the shapes, textures, colors. … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Alisa Hamilton / Ontario, Canada

Posted on April 28, 2012 by destructivetesting

I love Alisa’s jewelry, and particularly her use of non-traditional recycled e-waste. “Clone Hardware was inspired by the constant influx of computer hardware and electronic devices that have entered our lives and sadly departed as well.” “One day I stumbled … Continue reading →

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