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Archive for the ‘art’ Category
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
 
Modern clocks have become so much more than simply timepieces, as these two glass clocks from Karlsson demonstrate.
The flower field glass clocks are decorated with an array of contemporary floral designs, making them an eye-catching piece of art.
It’s amazing how different the design becomes by adding colour, but we think we do ultimately prefer the monotone black and white version.
You can find the Karlsson black flower field clock and the multicoloured flower field clock for sale at Dot Maison.
Tags: clock, Dot Maison, glass, karlsson
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Thursday, February 4th, 2010
 Create your own collage I’m on the lookout for a nice large frame, suitable for holding multiple pictures, so was pleased to come across this collage frame from Next.
It’s in a lovely deep chocolate colour and holds up to 11 photos, of differing sizes.
The collage effect is a bit of a change from some of the frames which simply hold multiple photos, as they look a bit less regimented and formal and look good on the wall.
This one, that Next are calling the chocolate large box collage, is priced at £40.
Tags: collage, collage frame, frame, Next, photo frame, wall art
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Friday, January 29th, 2010
 Heart art This is a really nice idea.
This map heart art is produced on a bespoke basis - you choose the location of your choice, the designer finds an appropriate area in their vintage map collection and produces the art for you.
The map is cut into the shape of a heart, given a glossy finish and mounted, before being popped into a handmade frame. If you don’t want the frame, it’s also available unframed.
If you’re looking for an unusual Valentine’s Day present, then there’s still time to order one of these!
You’ll find all the details on Not On The High Street.
Tags: art, Bombus, heart, map, Not On The High Street, picture
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
 Intricate laser cut
If you want to invest in some modern new artwork, then how about this laser cut by designer Rob Ryan?
Entitled, ‘Can We? Shall We?’ the limited edition red lasercut is one of only 250. It measures 27cm by 37.5cm and comes mounted on white card, ready for framing.
Although you might not be able to see it that clearly on the picture, there’s some delicately cut-out wording running down the middle of the piece. This text reads:
”Can We? Shall We? One day very soon, let us go away together just you and me. Can We? Shall We? Call in sick one day and travel to the sea and hold hands all day.
Can We? Shall We? Eat our sandwiches on the train, get drunk on fresh air and come home tired and never tell anyone….Ever.”
The unusual laser cut can be purchased from Rob Ryan’s store on Etsy (although it is priced in US dollars, it’s shipped from the UK).
Tags: art, artwork, designer, etsy, laser cut, lasercut, limited edition, Rob Ryan
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Monday, December 21st, 2009
At this time of year, there are a multitude of calendars to choose from, but so many are dreadfully twee and uninspiring.
If you’ve not yet found your perfect calendar and are looking for something a bit different, then we’d recommend having a look at what’s on offer at Zazzle.
They specialise in one-of-a-kind, print-on-demand products, and they’ve got a great range of calendars, created by some of the world’s best artists and up-and-coming individuals.
Here are three of our favourites.
This funky calendar from internationally acclaimed Thaneeya McArdle features images from her original drawings and paintings. This a calendar full of colour and the images are drawn from influences such as abstract, whimsical, photorealism and psychedelic.
The cover shot, shown above, is a riot of colour, but it’s worth going to look more closely at the images for the months of the year, as you get to see a really good mix of Thaneeya’s artwork.
Despite being descriped as autumn, the images on this colourful calendar are not autumny all the way through!
The calendar was created by Glemelin and portrays images of digital art.
Carnival in Venice is by Bulgan_Lumini and features a collection of watercolour and mixed media paintings, all inspired by Carnival in Venice.
The artist suggests that, at the end of 2010, you can take the calendar apart and frame the images as artwork to keep in your home.
Tags: 2010 calendar, art, artists, artwork, calendar, contemporary, digital, mixed media, Zazzle
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Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
 Creative heart art This is a great piece of art by Brigitte Herod and one that could easily be replicated if you haven’t got £175 spare to purchase it.
The heart is made from lots of little button badges, all sourced from the 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s, and if you look closely, you’re sure to pick out badge images that you remember from your past.
The picture is framed in a white box frame and looks great from a distance, as well as close up.
To own the original, pop over to Rockett St George and snap it up.
But if you happen to have a load of old badges stashed away in your cupboard, perhaps you could have a go at creating your own wall art?
Tags: badge, Brigitte Herod, button, create your own wall art, heart, Rockett St George, wall art
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Monday, December 14th, 2009
 Colouring in for grown-ups! Jon Burgerman’s amazing doodles have been transformed into black and white wallpaper, designed to be coloured in.
Perfect for grown-ups with a creative streak, or children who love colouring, this wallpaper could provide hours of fun.
It’s available in 10m rolls from Forty Four Shop.
Tags: colouring in, doodle, John Burgerman, Jon Burgerman, wall art, wallpaper
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Thursday, November 26th, 2009
As wall art goes, this three panel metal butterfly creation is very effective.
The dark metal panels, which measure 76cm in height, are decorated with copper blossomed tree branches and metalic butterflies.
There’s a lovely element of depth to it and the butterflies almost look like they’re about to fly away.
It’s a stunning piece and the metal panels give a modern feel to it.
You can buy the butterfly wall art from Belle Home for £95.
Tags: Belle Home, butterfly, metal panels, metal wall art, wall art
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Monday, October 26th, 2009
Garden sculptures are a great way of adding extra interest into your garden. They’re great all year round, but carefully positioned sculptures can especially come into their own during the winter months, when other plants have died back for the winter, or lost their leaves.
These contemporary garden sculptures are designed by Viki Govan and Richard Warner of Iron Vein and offer an affordable way of adding art your garden. If you don’t have a garden, or prefer to use them inside, then they can easily be placed inside your home too.
The galvanised steel alium sculptures come in a set of three and look great in all weathers - dotted with raindrops, glistening with frost or catching the light of the sun.
In small, medium and large sizes, they look great grouped together, or you could dot them around your garden invididually. The set of three aliums is £95.
Iron Vein do lots of other gorgeous designs too, like the grass plant sculptures (pictured in the middle), which are available in either zinc coated or galvanised steel - the russet colour looks very autumnal - which are £49 each.
For more contemporary sculptures in all sorts of designs, have a browse of the IronVein website.
Tags: art, garden, garden accessories, Iron Vein, sculpture, sculptures
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Monday, October 5th, 2009
 
This very unusual montage, entitled Food for Thought, was created by Gavin Harrison from vintage 1930s and 1940s recipe books.
Pages and images have been cleverly ripped and torn from the books and re-assembled to create a vivid and interesting montage, where there’s lots going on and constantly new areas to spot and look at. It would work well in a kitchen or dining room, where dinner party guests could be kept on their toes spotting elements of the montage!
This archival giclee print is one of only 50 limited editions, which are signed and numbered by the artist. The print is on a good quality 310gsm Hahnemühle German Etching paper and it measures 23.4 inches by 16.2 inches.
The unframed print is available to buy from the Keep Calm Gallery for £36.
Tags: Food for Thought, Gavin Harrison, Keep Calm Gallery, montage, print
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