Neil Dawson's Large Scale Sculptures

Horizons appears as a giant, Lichtenstein-esque falling sheet on a green hillside in New Zealand.
Photo: David Hartley, from Neil Dawson's website

Thanks to my friend Jane, I recently came across this photo of Neil Dawson's sculpture Horizons, but as it turns out I've been admiring his work in situ for quite a while.

Synthetic Geodes by Elyse Graham

I have a soft spot for geodes. I like the idea that a plain looking rock could contain such beauty, a tiny world within it that becomes a two sided diorama when cracked. Elyse Graham loves them just as much as I do. She loves them so much, in fact, that she makes her own.

Zander Olsen's Tree Lines

Today I'm feeling inspired by these photos from Zander Olsen. The series of photographs of wrapped trees remind me of another photograph I liked by Joeri Bosma.

Sandwich Artist

These simple sandwiches spotted at Low Commitment Projects brought a smile to my face. Some don't look particularly tasty, but all are a little edible masterpiece.

The Mondrian is my favorite.

Inspired: Wood collages by Richard Pearse

Cowshed (L) Naki (R)

I've always loved salvaged wood collages, and these pieces by New Zealand artist Richard Pearse are blowing my mind. According to the biography on his website, Richard currently lives in a shed in Patea, South Taranaki.

Inspired: Vintage Photorealism

If you know me, you know how I feel about vintage, classic cars and antiques. Something about the colors and shapes of old things draw me in, along with the patina and charm they have acquired over their long life. On top of that I'm a sucker for photorealism, so when I saw Christopher Stott's oil paintings, I knew I had to share them here.

Inspired: Thread Paintings by Cayce Zavaglia

I'm blown away by the photorealistic embroidery of Cayce Zavaglia. I'm a big fan of Chuck Close, and her bold portraits have a similar presence, though mixed with the softness of thread in a way that makes them unforgettable.

Inspired: Joeri Bosma

I love this photograph from Joeri Bosma.

Inspired: Jenny Odell's Satellite Collections

I'm a natural collector, so when I first saw these digital works from Jenny Odell, I thought, "why didn't I think of that!"  I love the way she takes bits and pieces from satellite images and pieces them together into beautiful collages. 

Nuclear cooling towers

Ceramic typography by Stephanie DeArmond

Today I'm feeling inspired by the creations of Stephanie DeArmond, who uses traditional hand-building techniques to make typographic forms from clay.

Hello!

Welcome to the new blog!  Here I'll be sharing inspiration, photos and stories from our upcoming travels, new artwork and anything else I decide to throw into the mix.  Today I'm digging this print by Matt Forsythe, an illustrator and comic book artist living in Montreal.

Knitting is Life

Sam and I have been getting ready for our upcoming move to New Zealand.  For two people living in an apartment, we have amassed a surprising amount of stuff.  There's nothing like going on a year long travel adventure to help one reassess and minimize material possessions.  I look forward to it!