...I See a Little Silhouette...

I stumbled upon these dreamy little prints on none other than Pinterest (that site has introduced me to so many amazing things, I can't give it enough credit.)  I loved the mix of whimsy and goth - something classic mixed with something a little bit darker.  I could see several of these prints lining a hallway.  Or perhaps adding a little  dazzle to a dressing room.  They're adorable, and something about them is just so chic.  They are by Charmaine Olivia, a model turned artist that I can't help but want to be a little bit like.  She oozes creativity and her carefree style is one I highly admire.    She's also a *self-taught* artist, which, completely blows my mind.

All images via Olivia Charmaine

A Little Slim Aarons for Your Friday

I photograph attractive people, doing attractive things, in attractive places...Slim Aarons
Pristine pools, exquisite mansions, and over-the-top seaside villas are the settings in which Slim Aarons photographs take place. Socialites, celebrities, and jet-setters are the subject matter.  And drinking champagne, wearing big jewels, and simply lounging about are the activities depicted.  It's over the top luxury, a look into how the wealthy lived in decades past, and I'm completely mesmerized by it.  Mr. Aarons has always been one of my favorite photographers, and I love his ability to capture a moment.  It's story telling at it's best and makes me incredibly excited for summer.  Bring on the days where the only thing to do is lay in the sun, sip bubbly, and peruse magazines.  

Have A Whimsical Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's day to all my wonderful readers!  Here's hoping your day is filled with all the stuff that makes Valentine's day so sweet. This has always been a holiday I've enjoyed, whether I've been single or not and I think it's because something about love is very magical.  When I stumbled upon these illustrations by Jessie Marion King, I found that they embodied a sort of romantic charm that fit perfectly with Valentine's Day.  The Scottish artist's work was published mainly in children's books and although there is something inherently innocent about these paintings, they are complex enough that I don't necessarily find them childish.  The soft colors and woodland scenes are absolutely dreamy, and as crazy as this sounds, I'm completely obsessed with the attire of the women.  The flowy dresses, sparkly veils, and flowered crowns are worthy of any fairy tale.

...Jordan Askill...

When I look at jewelry I go for the unique.  I have several pieces that I love to wear because they grab peoples attentions - not because they're uber expensive or sparkly, but because no one has seen them before.  So when I got to browsing online jewelry, there was a certain designer that I just fell in love with.  Jordan Askill's designs are completely ingenious and the detail to craftsmanship is staggering.  I for one always compare fashion to art, but this truly is like wearing a sculpture.

Luzinterruptus

Art that surprises is the art I look back on and remember.  When I came across designers and artists Luzinterruptus, and saw the meaningful street art they produced throughout the streets of Madrid I was completely mesmerized.  They use lights as their medium, and create amazingly beautiful imagery that goes much deeper than simply being pretty.  Below are some example of what they have created and the messages their sending out to the people of Spain.

The photos above are all about preservation.  Encapsulated by glowing umbrellas, tiny animal figurines are place among illuminated foliage.  The message is clear and captivating.

The photos above signify how garbage baskets on the streets of Madrid are like stranded ships in the ocean.  They are stranded between the bustle of the city, and the tide can never quite reach them to take them back out to sea.

These are all poems that were apart of a poetry contest held in Madrid.  This was a magical way to display all of the entries, and were offered to the public as keepsakes.  The artists also wanted us to remember how letters and poetry used to be sent in the mail.

In September of last year, the beautifully colored umbrellas were placed on piles of dirt in the city to represent a sort of farewell to summer.  It also represents how the bustle of the city can at times make one feel chaotic and at other times feel downright festive.

Plants were placed in plastic containers and come to life thanks to the help of some eery green lights.   Placed on an old building's side, the art is showing the need for more greenery in city spaces. 

Watercolors and Drawing Pencils





I really miss drawing and painting and this is going to have to change.  I found the sketches and watercolors above and am now completely inspired!  Although I definitely wouldn't call myself a talented artist, I love to be creative, and I can't believe how long it's been since I've picked up a pencil or paintbrush.  It makes me miss high school, when art was a class, and something that was done on a regular basis.  Funny how being a 20-something means you have to remind yourself to do the things you love.