Pretty_Shiny_Things

Since spring is around the corner I am starting to think about the summer staples for my wardrobe. Living in LA naturally means that I must have something shiny or sparkly. It's just simply how it's done around here. Perhaps I can find a killer matte silk black long flowing sun dress to offset the bling. Here are some things I am considering.

Cool_Old_Stuff_Great_Ideas

Living in a loft leaves me desiring two things quite frequently. One, more storage...too bad storage is soo expensive, I have been dreaming up new inexpensive ways to creatively store all my crap. I am currently thinking about old lockers...if only I could find a school being demolished so I could score something like these below for free. The second thing I am in constant need of is more light. Two downsides to a loft, no storage and no light. Being surrounded by the movie industry has got me thinking about old movie lights to make my place brighter...if only I could find an old movie shack being demolished..I see a theme emerging..found and free....hmh...

Very clever an old flat drawer filing cabinet turned into a glass table. Good idea!

Fashion_From_Afar

While doing research for something at work I had the opportunity to discover some great fashion from India and Asia. Here are some inspiring fashion pieces from over the last year.

Artist_D_Face

I have been seeing and shooting the art of this great artist since we moved to LA and I always wondered who was behind it. I recently found out who the artist was after posting his work someone commented that they liked that artist too and introduced me to D face. After checking out his website I was thoroughly impressed. He works at a large scale and has great content. A lot of his pieces focus on popular culture and consumerism which is something I love to see explored in art. Here are just a few samples of his work. You can check out his work here: www.dface.co.uk

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Artist_Nanami_Cowdroy

ARTIST BIO (from her website.)

Nanami Cowdroy was born in Sydney, Australia with close bonds to her mixed Japanese European heritage. Growing up with such contrasting cultures and surroundings, has greatly influenced her style of art and creative expression.

By intertwining complex characters and highly detailed objects her pieces reflect a juxtaposition between foreign and familiar entities and environments. Her imagination is illustrated through works which are elaborate and exotic. She is drawn to subjects, which may on the surface seem delicate or fragile, but are given strength and depth through her pen and ink techniques, intricate hand illustrative style and mixed media compositions.  

Her signature detailed style reflects a refined monochrome pallette with her name 'Nanami' (meaning 'Seven Seas' in Japanese ) stamped in red. Fluid line-work, watery creatures and Goldfish are some of her favorite subjects, and distinctive forms which are featured in her artwork.

http://www.nthread.net

Electric_Coffin_Show_Seattle

Boxes of Death 2, the annual show from Electric Coffin will be taking place on March 3rd, 2011 from 6-10PM. This year there are 50+ artists creating participating in the show this year so make sure you come down and check it out.

Boxes of Death 2
March 3rd, 2011
6-10 PM
Electric Coffin//The Piranha Shop
1022 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA

LA_Pride

The people of LA might have their flaws but I will give them this, they are proud of where they come from...or at the very least proud of what they call home.

An entire block dedicated to the history of graffiti art in Los Angeles.

Although this artist is actually from England. I thought it fit with the rest. This piece is titled "LA is for anarchy." Thanks D face! I like your work.

The_Madness_That_Is_Artwalk

For those of you who don't make it out to artwalk because you don' think much is happening, here is a picture to prove you wrong. This month the streets were packed. I tried to capture the intensity of people and sheer volume in this image, although it really doesn't show how busy it was. The artwalk is gaining traction and drawing the crowds. I guess something good is happening in our neck of the woods.

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Artist_THH70

Artist: THH70 spotted at Hold Up.

Non_Descript

Hidden function: Beautiful: Simplicity: Well executed

Front of the house.

Back of the house.

Faces_Part_Deux

I posted awhile back about all the faces I was seeing in shows and on the streets. The art of painting a face isn't unusual or new but the way that I am seeing it done is. Here are some shots to wet your appetite...many more to come.

As as always if you know who the artist is please comment with their name or email me.

thx.

Art_And_Life

A little inspiration from the current Crew West show.

Enjoy!

Retail_Aspiration

I am truly inspired by these retail spaces. Here's a little eye candy for the design obsessed...like me..