Tag Archives: retro

Artist of the Day / Grant Dupill / Del Rio, Texas

Posted on June 2, 2012 by destructivetesting

Grant’s aesthetic, work, and even sense of humor are about the closest to my own that I’ve come across.  So, of course, I think he’s a great guy, and artist! “I started collecting and creating cool things 4 years ago … Continue reading →

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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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Artist of the Day / Wed Part 2 / Didzis Krūmiņš / Europe, Latvia, Liepaja

Posted on April 5, 2012 by destructivetesting

Didzis sent me these great photos from some photo realism project.   arts.in.ua/artists/Kustik/w/91380/ arts.in.ua/artists/Kustik/w/214934/ arts.in.ua/artists/Kustik/w/149384/

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Artist of the Day / Didzis Krūmiņš / Europe, Latvia, Liepaja

Posted on April 4, 2012 by destructivetesting

As I was entering another Artist of the Day post today, I was thinking how amazing it is what artists create! Didzis primarily uses acrylic oil, pencil,  paper applique, mixed media graphic.               http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhiteMeadow4

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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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Work Space / Studio / Sono Osato

Posted on March 3, 2012 by destructivetesting

What a great work space!  I’m most jealous of the tables and shelves full of found object parts! http://www.etsy.com/shop/SonoOsato                                            … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Sono Osato / Little Shop of Cyphers

Posted on March 1, 2012 by destructivetesting

I love Sono’s ‘Cyphers’ — small wall sculptures.  Below the photos are some of the materials she lists for these. http://www.etsy.com/shop/SonoOsato                                      sonoosato.com antique … Continue reading →

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