Tag Archives: Yellow

Artist of the Day / Theresa Pfarr / Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Posted on July 1, 2012 by destructivetesting

Finding an artist like Theresa Pfarr is what motivates me to do this Artist of the Day category.  I find her work intense and amazing. Incidentally and anxiously, I discover and draw from the meanderings of the female image in … Continue reading →

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Work Space / Joe Papendick / St Louis, Missouri

Posted on June 22, 2012 by destructivetesting

Joe (https://destructivetesting.wordpress.com/2012/06/01/artist-of-the-day sent me these two photos of his workspace.  I love seeing where artists do what they do, and encourage other artists to send me their photos to my email address:  mfsmith46@gmail.com.  http://www.etsy.com/shop/joepapendick   http://joepapendick.wordpress.com/

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Artist of the Day / Joe Papendick / St Louis, Missouri

Posted on June 1, 2012 by destructivetesting

After finding those great birdhouse sculptures yesterday, I came across these beautiful bird feeder sculptures!  I have a boring round plastic bird feeder, and may have to upgrade!  I imagine that the birds would appreciate a more aesthetically pleasing dining … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Leigh Viner / Denver, Colorado

Posted on May 21, 2012 by destructivetesting

I’m fascinated by portraits of women–specifically those drawn, painted, photographed by women.  In some oblique way, trying to understand how women see themselves. “I love to bring a lot of emotion into my work recapturing those little moments in my … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Marco Mahler / Portland, OR

Posted on May 17, 2012 by destructivetesting

Since I’ve recently become interested in making mobiles, I thought I would start checking out artists who actually know what they are doing.  Marco Mahler obviously does.  And with great style and artistry.  His beautiful mobiles are more stylish and … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Tom Jaszczak / Montana

Posted on April 22, 2012 by destructivetesting

“I am currently working in Montana, balancing two bodies of work.  All the work in my shop is either fired in a kiln fueled by wood, which results in a very unique surface. Or it is fired in a soda … Continue reading →

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Making It / Harriete Estel Berman / San Mateo, California

Posted on April 15, 2012 by destructivetesting

“Pick UP Your Pencils, Begin is a gigantic bell curve 28′ wide and 15′ tall about the impact of standardized testing on our educational system.” Harriete (https://destructivetesting.wordpress.com/2012/04/13/artist-of-the-day-harriete-estel-berman-san-mateo-california) worked on this project over a period of 4 1/2 years!  Calling it a … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Harriete Estel Berman / San Mateo, California

Posted on April 13, 2012 by destructivetesting

The imagination and craftsmanship that Harriete shows is quite impressive! “I have been using recycled materials primarily tin cans as my raw material for over 23 years. My one of a kind jewelry, and sculpture combine refined craftsmanship, and techniques … 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 / Mark Mazurczyk

Posted on March 12, 2012 by destructivetesting

I like Mark’s wall hangings a lot, and actually prefer the simpler, first nine shown.  In my own work, as well as in other’s, I usually prefer less than more. Mark’s favorite materials:   metal, wood, fabric, paint, leather.                       http://www.etsy.com/shop/resetdevices

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