I think the most beautiful kind of art is art found in nature. I'm not saying that I only find natural art beautiful, but I do think there is something special about the magnificence of our Earth. This art was done about 17 years ago, with the help of man, is still around now, and can even be seen from Google Earth. With the wind and environment of a desert, that's pretty amazing. Found on … [Read more...]
DIY Fine Art Mouse Pad
As you're scrolling through our blog you may look to the side of your computer and notice that you need a new mouse pad. If you're like me, you like to surround yourself with pieces that speak to or about you. This DIY project is a great way to personalize your mouse pad and add a little culture to your desk top. DesignSponge.com MATERIALS: a print-out of your favorite piece* black foam … [Read more...]
Famous Paintings Updated With Modern Technology
I came across this post on BoardPanda.com and was a little confused on how I felt about it, so I share it with you. Kim Dong-Kyu has added modern technology to the most famous paintings. Van Gogh, Manet, Renior would surely have added these things themselves had they been born in this era, but they weren't. Share with us your feelings below. Swiping, scrolling, instagrammin’, catching a … [Read more...]
10 Halloween Crafts For Kids
Here is a link for 10 fun crafts for kids to do this Halloween from Apartment Therapy. Here are my top 4 picks for the Halloween crafts. Mummy Cards Cut a box into equal pieces (3.5" x 5") and the kids can do everything else by themselves. First, cut a 12" strip off the end of a bandage (bought at the pharmacy) and set aside. Stick the leftover roll of bandage to the card and wrap the … [Read more...]
DIY Ombre Wall Art
Ombre is EVERYWHERE! Hair, nails, clothes... but this is the first piece that has actually appealed to me. Mr. Sthole is a carpenter and is a stain master, so I may just have found a project for him. Here are the steps to complete this awesome ombre wood art project. For this project, I used the following materials: 3/4 in. 2 ft. x 4 ft. birch panel (cut in half for me at a Home Depot … [Read more...]
Pop Art Silhouettes, DIY
I don't know how many of you actually have had a silhouette done, but it's a fun thing to have. I got mine done at Disney World one year and they drew Goofy into it as well. One of my favorite things. Here is a DIY that will show you how to make your own silhouette in a few easy steps with only a couple of supplies. tuTORIal What You Will Need: Wood Plaque Medium Stock Print Paper Mod … [Read more...]
Awesome Art: Plant Sculptures
Even if you're not a gardener you can't help but be awed by these magnificent plant sculptures. Take a look at these jaw dropping images found on Board Panda. This year over 200 horticultural artists from all around the world present 40 living plant sculptures, created from more than 22 000 different plant species – over 3 million flowers overall! The sculptures will be showcased in 10 … [Read more...]
Suspended Button Art
There is a lot of art out there that I just don't understand. Trash piled in a certain way to represent the human condition. Splatters on a canvas that's supposed to be a child playing with her dog, abstract things of that nature. Even Picasso is a bit of a stretch for me at times. That is why I'm so excited when I find something that is a bit unusual that I enjoy! Check out these awesome … [Read more...]
Creative Food Art
Playing with your food is usually a bad thing, but this artist has turned it into something amazing. 31 days of art done completely with food by artist Hong Yi. Food Art Photos … [Read more...]
Design Dictionary- Acanthus
Acanthus Happy Monday Tub Connection readers! I hope your weekend was far less stressful than mine and now you're ready to get back to the grind of the work week. With two trips to the ER for the Princess (one locally and another one two hours away) and a follow up early this week, we've been busy busy. Needless to say, I've missed you guys! This article is part of a brand new series done … [Read more...]