Tag Archives: table

A Great Blog to Look At / http://artstormer.com/

Posted on April 5, 2012 by destructivetesting

Betsy Wills of Artstormer ‘liked’ a recent post of mine, so I checked out her blog. It is similar to mine in that it focuses on artists that she personally likes and finds interesting. I recommend that you look at … Continue reading →

Posted in blogs to look at | Tagged art, black and white, canvas, collage, contemporary art, drawing, figure drawing, gift, glass, home decor, interior decorating, lamp, light, lighting, metal, mirror, mixed media, modern, New York City, nude, oil, ooak, original drawing, original painting, painting, photography, portrait, print, recycle, recycled, Recycled Art, sculpture, sexy, steampunk, table, table lamp, upcycle, upcycled, wall mirror, watercolor, woman, women, wood, work space | 2 Comments

A Very Cool Art Gallery in NE Wisconsin / The Flying Pig

Posted on April 1, 2012 by destructivetesting

There is a wonderful, innovative, art gallery in Algoma, Wisconsin called ‘The Flying Pig’. And, it just became even more incredible since they have started showing my work! http://blog.theflyingpig.biz/2012/03/studio-visit-michael-smith.html “The Flying Pig Gallery & Greenspace is set along the uncluttered … Continue reading →

Posted in art galleries, blogs to look at | Tagged art, black and white, canvas, destructivetesting, drawing, figure drawing, gift, glass, home decor, interior decorating, lamp, light, lighting, love, metal, mexican, mike smith, mirror, mixed media, modern, nude, oil, ooak, original drawing, original painting, painting, photography, portrait, print, recycle, recycled, sexy, steampunk, table, table lamp, upcycle, upcycled, wall mirror, watercolor, woman, women, wood, work space | 2 Comments

Some of My Work / Mike Smith

Posted on March 16, 2012 by destructivetesting

After a few months of featuring other artist’s work, I decided it would be OK to show some of my own. http://www.etsy.com/shop/destructivetesting

Posted in ceramics, clocks, lamps, metal, mirrors, my posts, recycled, sculpture, wood | Tagged destructivetesting, gift, home decor, industrial, interior decorating, lamp, light, lighting, metal, mike smith, mirror, mixed media, modern, nude, ooak, recycle, recycled, steampunk, table, table lamp, upcycle, upcycled, wall mirror, woman, women, wood | 3 Comments

Making It / Found Metal Artifact Lamp #87 / Mike Smith

Posted on March 8, 2012 by destructivetesting

I stopped by to see my local auto mechanic, Dennis, yesterday and picked up a small pile of his discards. I haven’t seen him much since I got rid of my old Cadillac, but he still lets me go through … Continue reading →

Posted in lamps, Making It, metal, recycled, sculpture | Tagged art, destructivetesting, gift, home decor, interior decorating, lamp, light, lighting, metal, mike smith, modern, ooak, recycle, recycled, table, table lamp, upcycle, upcycled, wood | 11 Comments

Making It / Vintage Telephone Clock / Mike Smith

Posted on February 18, 2012 by destructivetesting

I had bought this old phone with the intention of actually using it, but found that the parts needed to make it work were too expensive. It took me a while to decide what to do with it, but here … Continue reading →

Posted in clocks, Making It, recycled | Tagged art, clock, destructivetesting, gift, home decor, interior decorating, mike smith, modern, ooak, recycle, recycled, table, upcycle, upcycled | 1 Comment

Artist of the Day / Kevin Weise

Posted on February 14, 2012 by destructivetesting

“An architect working & living in Manhattan, with roots in Pennsylvania, I blend modern design with my love of nature to form functional organic art which unlocks and honors the inner wonder hiding in every tree. Using Pennsylvania hardwood, each … Continue reading →

Posted in Artist of the Day, wood | Tagged art, butcher block, coffee table, cutting board, gift, hardwood, home decor, interior decorating, kitchen, maple, modern, New York City, ooak, outdoor, serving tray, table, walnut, wood, woodworking | Leave a comment

Making It / Recycled Metal Auto Part Lamp With Vintage Style Light Bulb / Mike Smith

Posted on February 13, 2012 by destructivetesting

I think this metal part is a part of a clutch, but whatever it is, it looks cool. I’ve mounted it on a piece of Cocobolo hardwood, and added a vintage style light bulb. I designed it so it looks … Continue reading →