Monday, November 3, 2014

Speed Limit Sign, Garden Decor, Wall Hanging, 70th Birthday, Restaurant Bar Mancave Decor

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IndustrialHabitat

Vintage Espresso Maker

Vintage Espresso Maker - 2 Cup (demitasse) Stove Top Mini Espresso Maker - Bialetti Express 2 Design - Italian - Coffee - Ebony - Home Decor

OnlyCoolStuff

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Art Quilt

Art quilt, contemporary fiber art, home office decor, cappuccino silver grey, wall decor, coffee art
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BozenaWojtaszek

Saturday, November 1, 2014

About the Artist: Vaida's World

Vaida Petrikis
felt artist, designer, photographer.

Vaida lives in the middle of Europe, in a small country near the Baltic Sea – in Lithuania. Felt came into her life in 2006, at first just as a hobby, but, step by step, this evolved into something else. It’s now her passion and self-expression. She felts various shawls, ruffle scarfs, arm warmers, fingerless gloves, slippers, even dresses. She makes jewelry with handmade felt, various interior items from diverse materials, combining different techniques. Felt, metal, wood, stone, even photography - all in one.
She loves diversity.

Vaida has a Bachelor’s degree in Art and Art’s History, a Master’s degree in Applied Sociology and a Master’s degree in Information Technologies plus seven-year studies at the Music school, she also studied at Textile Art school. All things she did and does in her life are closely related. It's a lifestyle. And art is an inherent part of her life.

Vaida lives in the very center of Kaunas and she loves it! Living there allows her to feel the very essence of the city, to participate in its life, to be in it and… To maintain her privacy at the same time. For now she works in her family apartment - the felting takes place in her living room, however, this year she will have a new studio in an old 19th century building in the main street of Kaunas, so if you ever go to Lithuania, you are welcome in her place! Otherwise, Vaida's amazing work can be found through her two Etsy shops - VaidaPhoto & Vart .

Friday, October 31, 2014

About the Artist: Pey

Pey, a native of Taiwan, came to Toronto shortly after her father's death. Her father, who influenced her greatly in many ways, was an avid collector of antiques and beautiful things. Pey grew up fascinated by all his treasures and learned at a very young age to appreciate the unique, which later propelled her interest in interior design. She received her BA from Ryerson, and practised interior design for nearly two decades.

The Furniture Collection - mixed media on canvas

As a designer, restoring order to chaos and making sense of space was satisfying and challenging at first, but it began to wane as a career path. During a moment of lucidity and inspiration, Pey chose to leave her lucrative design job ( to the horror of her poor husband Anatol) and return to her first love - artistic endeavours and pursuits.

Always fascinated by textures, Pey chose clay as her main painting surface, which she gently layers with different paint media to achieve the finish and patina which so typifies her unique style and themes. The clay adds texture, crackle and a " well worn look" to a wide range of subject matter, mostly folk art based but with an urban twist.

The White Horse - acrylic on clay on canvas.

Pey's wide ranging influences include Rennie Macintosh, Michael Sowa, Man Ray, Botero, Bill Traylor ..., but perhaps Pey's true inspiration comes from things closer to home, her husband's folk art collection, her animals, her garden, the wonder of simple joys and moments in time and her deep seeded memories from her childhood.

Pey loves what she does and hopes to express that sense of joy and gentleness in her work. She is truly humbled and grateful that she can follow her calling. She now paints and plays happily at her Parkdale home in Toronto.

Pey's work has been purchased and shipped internationally and sold in prominent Canadian shops and galleries.