Helena Marette

Summer Jewelry

2010-06-23T05:18:00.000-07:00

Jewelry, like nature, should change with the seasons, and Summer being the only season where less is always more, a nature inspired pendant, forged from fine silver is the right addition to any summer wardrobe.

Three flowers forged from fine silver and surrounded by vintage Aurora Borealis crystals, and Angelite. A pale blue, hand dyed, silk ribbon flows from the back.

The flowers are made from copper, cut and forged using chasing tools. Sterling silver wire is balled and soldered to the center. The beautiful color is developed by a gentle swirl of flame. A coat of wax is layered and buffed to give it a luster. The link chain is handmade from sterling silver, rose jade, and pearls.

Neighborhood Artwork

2009-08-15T15:36:00.000-07:00

Scot Silcox. Helena Marette. Handfelted Necklace with copper. Greg Blair. Face, 20"x40". David Boyd,Jr. Peach Expolsion 107, oil on gallery wrap

Located in the heart of Downtown Newnan, Georgia, The Vintage-Flea

offers a curious selection fleamarket finds, vintage pieces, jewelry, and art from local artists.

The Vintage Flea also keeps a delightful stock of "Sensationals," amazing soy candles.

Renee Seaman Treml

2009-08-10T20:23:00.000-07:00

Inspired by wildlife while living in North Carolina, (USA), and volunteering at the Piedmont Wildlife Center Hospital, Renee Seaman Treml's paintings highlight the subtle details of nature with delicacy and humor.

Many Faces Of A Kookaburra 1, mixed media, acrylic Renee creates her collage, mixed media paintings by using handmade paper along with pages from retired books for her backgrounds. She applies the paint directly on top, allowing hints of the background to show through the paint.

Many Faces Of A Kookaburra 3

Snowbirds, mixed media, acrylic

For her scratchboard illustrations, Renee paints ink on smooth clayboard and scratches away the ink, revealing the white background.

Tea Cozy Series, Little Roo

Tea Cozy Series, Koala

Renee Seaman Treml and her husband moved to Bisbane, Queensland (Australia) where she continues to paint and scratchboard Native Australian Wildlife.

Henry Diltz

2009-08-09T15:32:00.000-07:00

A Legend in the world of Rock photography, Henry Diltz captured musical history in the 1960's and 1970's.

James Taylor, 1969
Linda Ronstadt, Santa Monica, 1968 Michael Lang, Woodstock, 1969
Tom Waits, Hollywood, California, 1980

Photographer Henry Diltz, and Woodstock promoter Michael Lang, will be at the Morrison Hotel Gallery, in New York on August 13, from 5pm-7pm.

All photos are from the Morrison Hotel Gallery.

Self-made Sunday

2009-08-02T18:30:00.000-07:00

A post about artists who have gained personal success without formal education in their respective medium.

Andy Davis

Recognized as one of the few self-taught american artists to have the skills of an American Master, Andy Davis completed life size sculptures of music legend Ray Charles, James "Radio " Kennedy, and Chick-fila founder, Truett Cathy. His larger than life size bronze sculpture of Hugh Hefner will be installed in the Playboy Mansion in 2009-2010.

Neighborhood Artists

2009-07-30T14:25:00.000-07:00

Jane Whitehurst. Oil on canvas. Janewhitehurst.com

Mona Waterhouse. Handmade paper and encaustic. Monawaterhouse.com Nnamdi Okonkwo. Sculpture. http://nnamdiart.com Art Casado. Painter software. Design29 Donna Rosser. Photography. Thebarefootphotographer

Gail Jensen. Fused glass. Studdio GG

Art Casado

2009-07-28T16:53:00.000-07:00

Lovely watercolor, charcoal, ink, and makeup by Art Casado.

Eugenio Recuenco

2009-07-28T05:37:00.000-07:00

Known for his "cinematographic" or "pictoral" style, Eugenio Recuenco is hailed as one of the most creative fashion photographers of our time.

http://www.eugeniorecuenco.com/

Self-made Sunday

2009-07-19T17:30:00.000-07:00

A post about artists who have gained personal success without formal education in their respective medium.

Lisa Call

Lisa Call's award winning geometric quilts have been exhibited in shows throughout the United States and Europe. Lisa began making her contemporary, richly colored, hand dyed quilts in 1993, and just a few years later started The Fiberarts Connection, a successful online support group for artists. You can subscribe to Lisa's monthly newsletterhttp://lisacall.com/studioNews.html, or visit her website http://lisacall.com/index.html.

Joe DeCamillis

2009-07-19T11:01:00.000-07:00

Since 1992, Joe DeCamillis has been a full-time traveling art fair artist. After five years of literature and creative writing classes at UCLA, he began learning the basics of painting and drawing. In 1994 he built his first frame from old books to emphasize the story telling nature of his work, and merging his passions of art, writing, and collecting. Please visit his web site to learn more about his past and present work. http://www.joedecamillis.com/

One lovely blog

2009-07-14T16:25:00.000-07:00

Thank you to Donna, http://www.thebarefootphotographer.blogspot.com/ for selecting my blog as one of the recepients of this delightful award.

The rules of this award is to accept it and post it to my blog along with the name and link of the person who bestowed it to me. I must post the name of fifteen other blogs that are new to me, contact them and ask them to do the same.

I am extending the invitation to the following:

http://www.mrsgibsonsatelier.blogspot.com/

http://www.savvycrafter.com/

http://www.artnlight.blogspot.com/

http://www.earthangelstoys.blogspot.com/

http://www.brittanyhawkins.blogspot.com/
http://www.papergail.blogspot.com/
http://www.thelightarchive.blogspot.com/
http://www.modernpopdesigns.blogspot.com/
http://www.luckyouhandmade.blogspot.com/
http://www.michelle-s.com/femininemodern/
http://misspaq.blogspot.com/
http://bloom-grow-love.blogspot.com/
http://www.urbanlifestyledecor.com/
http://tracy-boboho.blogspot.com/
http://www.verdigrisvie.blogspot.com/

Kirsten Stingle

2009-07-13T17:16:00.000-07:00

With a fine arts degree in theater, Kirsten's use of clay is an extension of her narrative impulse.The employment of found objects into her ceramic work enhances the storyline of each piece and also highlights the tactile and aesthetic qualities of the material used.

http://www.kirstenstingle.com/

Self-made Sunday

2009-07-12T10:38:00.000-07:00

A post about artists who have gained personal success without formal education in their respective medium.

Alan Aldridge is one of the great talents in the field of creative graphics. In the 1960's and 70's he revolutionized Bristish design with his distinctive style and air brush technique. Starting at the age of 20, Alan illustrated books, including The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics Volume 1 and 2, and album covers for such artists as the Rolling Stones, Elton John, and the Who.

Twig Hutchinson

2009-07-11T13:23:00.000-07:00

British interior stylist, Twig Hutchinson, creates beautiful envioronments for her impressive client list. Please view her web site for more of her stunning work. http://www.twighutchinson.com/

John Mellencamp

2009-07-09T12:21:00.000-07:00

John began painting in the summer of 1998 in the basement of his Bloomington Home.

Religion, politics and smoke are some of the recurring themes throughout his paintings.

The idea of The Southern Indiana Center for The Arts came from John, and through his generosity the Center has established itself as a regional Center for the fine, performing, culinary, architetural, artisan, and literary arts.

http://www.mellencamp.com/index.php?module=paintings

http://www.soinart.com/prints.html

Self-made Sunday

2009-07-05T16:21:00.000-07:00

A post about artists who have gained personal success without formal education in their respective medium.

Self-taught Toronto artist, Holly Farrel, began showing her oils & acrylic work in 1995.
http://www.hollyfarrell.com/Available/index.html

Samantha Fields

2009-07-04T11:56:00.000-07:00

This amazing artist who actually embroiders patterns into the walls she builds, was brought to my attention by http://www.craftgossip.com/. Samantha Fields explores ideas of home, mother, memory, and domestic life into her large installations. Visit her web site to view more of her stunning work.
http://web.me.com/fieldssamantha/www.samanthafields.com/menu_.html

Jaime Hayon

2009-07-02T15:18:00.000-07:00

Spanish designer/artist Jaime Hayon produces everything from toys and furniture to massive public sculpture. The vase above is from his Fantasy Collection. http://www.hayonstudio.com/news.php

Design29

2009-06-30T06:17:00.000-07:00

New poster collaboration with Art Casado from Design29. It will look perfect in my home!
http://www.design29.com/29_posters.htm

Gifts By Hand

2009-06-28T09:37:00.000-07:00

Jewelry I created for the arts&expressions Magazine Gifts By Hand Pages.
http://giftsbyhandartistmarket.blogspot.com/

Design29

2009-06-28T06:41:00.000-07:00

http://www.design29.com/

Lauri Faggioni

2009-06-26T07:47:00.000-07:00

An award winning director, production designer, and choreographer, Lauri Faggioni began her career as a fiberartist. It was one of her delicate fabric birds that caught the eye of famed French director Michel Gondry. Lauri is a native of Jonesboro, Georgia and now lives in New York City.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7hpdadW-mU

Felt

2009-06-12T06:36:00.001-07:00

The pear was created in 2003. I approached the wool roving the way a pastel artist applies color. There are many amazing felt artist today. I hope to share them with you soon.

Whimble Designs

2009-06-11T13:31:00.000-07:00

Martha Young McQuilken,
creator of the Whimbles and
their miniature Land of Caelumen.
Martha was featured in our

arts&expressions MAGAZINE

summer issue.

http://issuu.com/mhaas/docs/arts-expressionsmagazinesummer09

www.whimbledesigns.com/

Whimble Designs

2009-06-11T12:04:00.000-07:00

Coat of Lights

By Martha Young McQuilkin
When worn by a Whimble, it protects him and helps
him manifest his dreams.

Florecita Belts

2009-06-11T11:23:00.000-07:00

Woven of wool and handstitched by women in the
Ayaucho region of Peru.
http://www.sundancecatalog.com/

The Journey

2009-06-10T17:53:00.001-07:00

Oil on canvas by Brittany Hawkins

http://www.brittanyhawkins.blogspot.com/

Rabbit

2009-06-08T18:11:00.000-07:00

Needle-felted wool by Helena Marette