Old and new fav's

Cant help but love this smashing collage by Domingo Zapata (okay ~ you have to admit, just saying his name sounds so sexy!!!) It has my favorite actor ~ Sean Connery in my favorite James Bond film ~ Dr. No, and it's larger than life! Hot damn that would look rocking in my studio!!!

I'm happiest when I am creating

What makes you happiest? Everyone has a different answer to that question. It is such an intimate query ~ because the answer reveals a lot about who you are and what you value. Personally, when I really think about when I am the happiest ~ it is when I am alone, working on some type of art project. Whether it be editing photos or film, writing a story I've had in my mind, designing a piece of furniture or just putting together an outfit, time dissolves and I am completely focused and my world is happy while I am attempting to create something beautiful!

A new attitude

Today I'm taking on a new persona & imagining the infinite possibilities of L❤ve!

Surreal Dreams . .

From the very first time I laid eyes on these magical surreal paintings, I became a fan of the Russian born artist Vladimir Kush. His images are otherworldly ~ and at the same time ~ hauntingly familiar! Enjoy xox

The Departure of the Winged Ship ~ by Vladimir Kush

Candle ~ by Vladimir Kush

Haven ~ by Vladimir Kush

Webmaster ~ by Vladimir Kush

Arrival of the Flower Ship ~ by Vladimir Kush

Metamorphosis ~ by Vladimir Kush

His poetic style and dreamy imagery have lingered in my mind. We are fortunate to have one of his galleries right here in Laguna Beach, so I can pop in frequently to see this latest creations. To view more of this amazing artists work, go to http://www.vladimirkush.com

Rooms you'll remember

Originality stands out and is not easily forgotten ~ here are a few examples:

This dining table is MAGIC!

Walls, check, Flooring, check, Ceiling, check, they covered all the bases in this space!

Definite punch in these rooms - carpet, accent chairs, Art - love it!

Taking things to the next level - unforgettable style!

Musings on mosaics

Here are some amazing mosaics I've snapped photos of recently . . . 

The showroom window of Sicis in NYC and yes that golden shoe is a bathtub! Their stuff is the best!
Check out their amazing designs and huge selection of glass and stone mosaics @ http://www.sicis.com

This fun facade of Polly Maggoo (local dive)  on Rue Saint Jacques in Paris caught my eye while
strolling back from a visit to Notre Dame.

I just adore these mosaic sculptures by the very talented artist Elizabeth Healey ~ I want one! See more
of Elizabeth's stunning mosaic creations @ www.elizabethlaulhealeyart.com 

This is a local Laguna Beach installation using tiny glass tiles - its creates such a vivid image!

The bottom of a fountain at the Art Museum in Vancouver ~ love the play of water over the mosaics!

Spotted this on a road trip, we spent the night in Half Moon Bay and this large wall mosaic charmed me!

Mosaics aren't limited to tile! This clever artist used old computer keys to create this memorable piece!

local color

Whether I am shopping for a client, strolling through galleries on an art~walk, or just out and about, I always have my eyes on the look-out for interesting art. Something that tells a story I have not heard before, or mixes color in a way that my eyes can not resist. The paintings below are pieces that caught my eye (and then were caught by the lens of my camera!) 

This picture is all about the story! Hanging at the Canter's Art Center at Stanford University.  It is a
 portrait of the Stanford Family by Thomas E Hill in 1878 ~ I particularly love the bear rug on the grass!

This lovely multi-media piece by Ingrid Dee Magidson is made with several layers of glass that have
been painted on and embellished with bits of sheet music, butterfly wings and lace! Her work can be found
at the Marion Meyer Gallery in Laguna Beach

This glamorous piece by Andy Moses is even more amazing in person. The photo is not distorted,
he is known for stretching his canvases in unusual shapes, this one bows inward at the center.
His work can be found at the Peter Blake Gallery in Laguna Beach

This captivating, albeit somewhat disturbing piece, is another interesting example of mixed-media,
Gold leaf, cellophane, etc., I saw this at the Fendi showroom on Robertson in LA - during last years artwalk.
(I regret I did not get the artist information) 

This is an eye catching oil that I picked up a couple years ago at a local consignment shop.
It was not signed, however I felt the artist had an original style and I love the way they
captured the movement of this bird in flight!

This painting I found at the Laguna School of Art and Design's gallery. It was done by a student, and I can
not read the name noted beside it, however I felt they have a great understanding of  lighting as well as
a good sense of composition and ability to capture drama!

This interesting piece by Margo Selski is titled Machine in the garden, I found her style
and subject matter drew me right in, and it's a painting I like to look at again and again.
You can find more of her work at Glass Garage Fine Art on Robertson Blvd. in LA 

This piece is another work I did not get artist information on, but it was so "out-there" I couldn't resist
snapping a photo. I found this during the Los Angeles Downtown Brewery Artwalk ~ that happens
twice a year and is a great venue for up and coming artists to strut their stuff!