Go see a great indie art and craft show this Sunday in Atlanta put on by ICE’s organizers. It will be from noon to 4pm at Manuel’s Tavern. The ING Georgia Marathon route travels right by Manuel’s (on North Ave and Freedom Parkway) so go cheer on some runners and then come have a beer and peruse the goods! Manuel’s Tavern * 602 N. Highland Ave Atlanta, GA 30307 * Sunday, March 30 - noon to 4 p.m.
I came across two inspiring artists this week and when I was perusing their works I immediately decided to commit to going to the Apache this week to draw & to get some of my figures down in paint asap. These two different…
Spring is here and birdhouses are in order for our city dwelling birdies. I’m selling my birdhouses at the Urban Gardener in East Atlanta. Go check em out!
I was watching Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmerman when he was at a NYC delicatessen, Carnegie Deli, eating some traditional kosher foods that my grandmother used to make. I thought it was funny that some of these foods that I was brought up on made it on Andrew’s show.
Sketchbooks are great for safekeeping your ideas, I recommend having one nearby at all times. Can’t tell you how many ideas I’ve lost to not documenting. Here are some cool sketchbooks I’ve found, so that later when I’m ready to order I’ve got those links nearby for you and me.
1. Dot Grid Book 2. Bear and Sea Captain Journal 3. Recycled Album Cover Sketchbooks 4. Artist Engraved Sketchbooks
I am in love with and inspired by innovative craft thinking with fine art touches! This new trend of craft meets art has become a really exciting emerging art market for me. Check out Melanie Moore’s mixed media work comprised of sewing, painting and silkscreen accentuated by vintage materials that she uses in the fabric and framing. Really pretty stuff. Melanie doesn’t seem to have her own website but is selling these pieces on Think Space Gallery (you can view her work on the bottom of page 2 and top of page 3.)
I Love this line of dishes by JD Wolfe Pottery. They are so alive with personality and are as fresh as spring! One day I’ll have a set to call my own.
I’m crazy about making these ceramic cupcakes - they are hours of entertainment.
I’ve studied figure drawing since I was 15 yrs old, it’s what got me interested in art aside from my father drawing with me at the kitchen table when I was a kid. Two of my drawing spots; Every Monday is art night at the Apache it’s a great place to drink, smoke and draw the model, also there is Boozer-Doodle, which is held the first Tuesday of the month. Happy Sketching!
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Sketches intended for an etching plate.
