Tag Archives: clothing

Making It / Paul Barbera / New York City

Posted on May 12, 2012 by destructivetesting

I’m posting a link to Paul’s site because he has done something like what I’m trying to do with my Making It category.  But, he has been photographing artist’s whole environments, and has had a book published showing these! “Where … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Emmeline de Mooij / Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Posted on May 12, 2012 by destructivetesting

I wasn’t able to take photos directly from her website, so have posted what I could from Google Images.  The best way to view her work is to go to her website and start with her earliest work first–2004.   … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Jayni Lovechild / Yorkshire, England

Posted on April 23, 2012 by destructivetesting

Jayni combines two of my current favorite things–Dress-up, and Steampunk. “At the Boudoir we have a myriad of beautiful and unusual designs for your every desire and delectation…sweeping tulle burlesque bustle skirts, amazing striped Carnivale corset jackets, sumptuous ruffled shrugs, … Continue reading →

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Art Project / Found Art Festival in Iran / Qazvin, Iran

Posted on April 11, 2012 by destructivetesting

My daughter sent me this link because she knows how much I’m ‘into’ found art.  Please see the link at the bottom for more. Photos: Second “Found Art” Festival in Qazvin Photos by Hamideh Shafieiha, Mehr News Agency The second festival … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Star Foreman Los Angeles

Posted on April 7, 2012 by destructivetesting

  “Star Foreman is a Los Angeles based fine art and editorial photographer. Her distinct imagery is similar to a graphic novel in its hyperreal approach to its subjects and environments.”                       http://www.etsy.com/shop/StarForeman

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Artists of the Day / VeconaVintage Wallertheim, Germany

Posted on April 5, 2012 by destructivetesting

I do find good clothing fascinating.  This, from someone who doesn’t own a sport coat, much less a suit!  But, in some alternative universe, I would love to wear some of these men’s outfits. “Inspired by the fashion of the … Continue reading →

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Art Project / Sci Fi / Needle Felted ALIEN ROBOT Outfit / Rae Stimson

Posted on April 4, 2012 by destructivetesting

This ‘art project’ as Rae calls it is just too cool!  I had to create a new Category for it. “My approach to this art project was to create an outfit that had the appearance of what I imagine a … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Thomas Willeford

Posted on March 30, 2012 by destructivetesting

I often love excess in other artist’s work, just not my own.  Although, I’m going to try a few ‘steampunky’ things.  Or, maybe, ‘steampunk lite’.  Check my next Making It lamp. I was just checking out the guys in the … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / A.J. Machete and Sons Clothier

Posted on March 15, 2012 by destructivetesting

I’ve finally found some men’s clothing that I like as much (almost) as the women’s clothing I’ve featured.  Below the photos is just one of their item descriptions.                        We designed this coat for a customer who loved the styles … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Alex London

Posted on March 6, 2012 by destructivetesting

I love imagination, and excess!  Alex London certainly provides that! “With an eye for the disturbingly beautiful, and a sense of humor to match, Alex London aims to show the world that what is wonderful is not always what is … Continue reading →

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