Tag Archives: handmade

Work Space / Ted Freeman / Lawrence, Kansas

Posted on June 2, 2012 by destructivetesting

My Artist of the Day / May 31  https://destructivetesting.wordpress.com/2012/05/31/artist-of-the-day-ted-freeman-lawrence-kansas  has sent some photos of his work space to share.  He’s recently completed construction of it, which may be why it’s so clean.  But, I feel he may just be the … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Ted Freeman / Lawrence, Kansas

Posted on May 31, 2012 by destructivetesting

I know–birdhouses?!  I somehow happened onto Ted’s work, and was taken by the wonderful wooden and metal sculptures he creates. ‘Arts and Crafts/Craftsman’,  ‘Rustic’, ‘Art Deco’, ‘Japanese’ styles, among others. All the wood and metal is found on farms near … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Mirek Gomolka / Vancouver BC, Canada

Posted on May 22, 2012 by destructivetesting

Mirek makes some of the most unique, original, interesting, beautiful jewelry I’ve ever seen.  I’m going to see if there is anything (besides money) that I can trade him for a pair of his earrings! “I live and work in … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Leah Barrows Boston

Posted on April 6, 2012 by destructivetesting

“The works I have created are mixed-media. My influences are the psychedelic coloration of the 1970’s and the alchemy of the 17th century.  Many contain the three divine metals: copper, silver and gold. Combining the alchemy of gemstones and pearls … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Laura C. Hewitt

Posted on March 22, 2012 by destructivetesting

I am just amazed by Laura’s work.  Such beauty, quality, imagination, range.  I may have to buy those earrings! “Favorite materials clay, bones, fabric, feathers, circuit board, silver, leather,porcelain, light emitting diodes, stoneware, found objects,paper, anything” See:  https://destructivetesting.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/word-for-the-day-bricolage                                                “Much of … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Chris @ steampunklighting

Posted on March 3, 2012 by destructivetesting

I love making lamps, but have kept mine quite simple–till now!  Chris’ lamps are much more elaborate than mine, but there are some similarities.  Use of ‘found’ materials and exposed parts and wiring, etc.  He has been working with lighting … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / newyorkcouture

Posted on February 15, 2012 by destructivetesting

One thing I definitely don’t want is for my Artist of the Day to be boring.  nyc certainly isn’t. “As seen on MTV: New York Couture is a harmonious blend of punk-rock cool, ultra-glam and prima ballerina. The collections of … Continue reading →

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