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vermilion-cliffs

vermilion cliffs

June 22, 2018

You guys!  This is real life.  This is not a painting.  This is an actual photograph.  How spectacular!

Thanks to Chelsea Kauai and Travis Burke Photography for capturing this drone photo of the Vermilion Cliffs in Arizona.  Thanks to Design Milk Travels for sharing it with the world.

In art Tags arizona, photography, photograph, vermilion, vermilion cliffs
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bubble-photo

first day of summer 2018

June 21, 2018

Happy First Day of Summer!  

Thanks to A Beautiful Mess for sharing this awesome photo

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In art Tags photography, palm tree, summer
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large-scale-art

large scale art ideas from emily henderson

May 24, 2018

I get the most compliments on my 2 largest pieces of art.  One was painted by my dear friend Amber, one was painted by Thomas Saliot.

Large scale art can really make the room. 

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In art Tags art, large scale art, emily henderson
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damien hirst butterfly

April 19, 2018

was first introduced to this concept by FOG Design & Art Fair in San Francisco. This butterfly image caught my eye.  The first is a close up, the second is a full scale kaleidoscopic work from Damien Hirst.

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In art Tags hirst, Damien hirst, butterfly, fog
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ivan-navarro

artist: ivan navarro

April 3, 2018

Ivan Navarro's "Impenetrable Room" is only 72" x 72" x 30", but it feels like an infinity tunnel thanks to neon lights and a one way mirror.

Who is Ivan Navarro?  An Chilean artist known for his creative work with fluorescent lights.

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In art Tags ivan navarro, lights, fluorescent, art
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sunwoven

sunwoven

March 4, 2018

SunWoven is a company that hand makes woven wall hangings.  This photo is of my SunWoven in my living room.  I wanted some texture

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In art, chateau Tags sunwoven, woven, wall hanging
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photo display

family photo gallery wall

January 28, 2018

I am starting a little photo project in my guest room.  Won't it feel homey and welcoming to see family photos on the wall?  I think these look best when all the photos are the same size......which can be tricky

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In chateau, art Tags gallery wall, photography, photos
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museum

art: who do you know? who do you like?

November 19, 2017

I am always looking for new artists to feature on the blog.  Who do you like right now?  They could be big time in museums or a neighbor who paints in her garage.  Recommend a friend, some art you have in your home, or your favorite.  It could be street art

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In art Tags art, question
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dani oliver art

October 24, 2017

You guys-this is not what you think.  It is a photograph!  

Dani Oliver is a French photographer who projects patterns with light on female nudes.

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In art Tags art, dani oliver, photography, photograph, photographer
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lights can be art

October 22, 2017

Art isn't limited to paintings & sculptures....art can be many forms.  Including simply using lightbulbs in a creative way.

Meet SF artist Jim Campbell.  

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In art Tags sf, salesforce, jim campbell, lights
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alana-jones-mann-cake

alana jones-mann cakes

September 28, 2017

Don't panic-everything is actually great.  But don't you love the cheerfulness of this cake?  Lighthearted and playful.

Alana Jones-Mann is an extremely creative cake maker in LA.

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In art, wedding Tags cake, alana jones mann, wedding cake, birthday cake, shag cake
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burning-man-dreamy-photo

burning man dreamy photo

September 24, 2017

Wow-this photo!  So beautiful.  I love the lighting/color/tone of all of it.  The texture mixed with the curves of the pink swan sculpture, the calmness of the soft rose

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In art Tags burning man
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shadows

beauty of shadows

September 22, 2017

Thanks to Kelly Wearstler for this photo of the beauty of shadows.  Do you love the geometric lines?  So interesting!

Keep your eyes open for beauty and art all around.

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In art Tags shadows, kelly wearstler, daniel macias
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thomas-saliot-painting

artist: thomas saliot

September 13, 2017

The painting is by Thomas Saliot, who spends his time between Marrakech & Paris.  Those who know me will not be surprised that I bought a painting from someone who lives in half Morocco half Paris.

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In art Tags thomas saliot
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carrie-graber

artist: carrie graber

July 12, 2017

Another beautiful artist discovery at the beautiful Chloe Gallery: Carrie Graber.  And just in time for summer!

How stunning are her golden glowy glamorous images with a vintage Palm Springs feel.  I want to the be the girls in these paintings!

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In art Tags art, paintings, carrie graber, chloe gallery
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aldo-luongo

artist: aldo luongo

July 8, 2017

Aldo Luongo.  You have probably seen his work and not realized it.  This incredibly accomplished artist was commissioned to do the artwork for the Olympics three times.  The White House requested him twice to paint eggs for the Easter Egg hunt, which now reside in the Smithsonian.

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In art Tags luongo, aldo luongo, impressionism, painter, painting
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movies as art: shulman

June 29, 2017

This is not just your typical abstract art.  Jason Shulman cleverly turned some of our favorite movies into art.  And not just vintage movie posters.....more creative than that.  Shulman photographs the entire film in a single image with an ultra-long exposure,

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In art Tags shulman, film, movie, art, alice
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basquait

$110 million painting: basquiat

June 26, 2017

Only 10 paintings have sold for over 100 million dollars.  The latest to join the club: Jean-Michel Basquiat's 1982 "Untitled" painting of a skull.  Basquiat is now in the same realm as Picasso, and his skull painting is now the priciest piece sold by a US artist.

 

Who was Basquait?

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In art Tags basquait, skull, art, warhol, haring
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emerging artist: isabel emrich

May 23, 2017

I was introduced to this up & coming SF artist by Amy Neider founder of Chloe Gallery.  Isabel is an intern at the studio and will graduate from the Academy of Art in San Francisco year.

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In art Tags art, painting, isabel emrich, water painting, chloe gallery, sf artist
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flinstones house off 280

May 8, 2017

Those of you who live in SF and commute down to the South Bay for work probably take 280.  And you have probably seen this Flinstone's house a million times on your way home and wondered what the deal was.  Have you always wanted to know what it's like inside?  Well, here you go!

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In art Tags flinstone, architecture
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