Lately I've been scouring Etsy and other places for more art for the apartment. Like everyone, I'm extremely particular, so it's a tough job (especially sorting through the Etsy art category!). I feel like it (more art) is the only thing that's missing...clusters and clusters of art.
So, I've got a bunch of pieces off at the framers, and some waiting for frames that I can handle (standard sized stuff), and I'm rearranging some of the work that was already in my home into new clusters. Over the couch, we have this new constellation:
From left to right, we have the most hilarious + wonderful shadowbox from Deadbird, a pretty E from a fancy vintage font book I acquired recently, one of my pal Ashley G's pieces(an original painting!), a framed Yoshitomo Nara postcard (it looks so flippin' good in that frame...it just kills me), this beautiful ceramic plaque with a cast of teeth emerging from the center that I bought from a local artist at her exit show this past spring, the little oval jacket drawing by me, a Seonna Hong print that always catches my eye and makes me happy, and finally, a really pretty J from the aforementioned fancy font book.
Oh! And the winners of that last little postcard contest have been emailed,they are a trio of nice gals named Ann, Lorna, and Stephanie. Thank you SO much, everyone, for playing along! I have tons of new potential books, and feel very happy to hear books that I already love so much (Lolita, Mrs. Dalloway, Geek Love, Little, Big etc. as well as many of those great children's books get some props).
I hope that the week is wrapping up nicely for everyone! Happy Thursday!
Comments (29)
Such a nice idea. One of these days, I'm going to get around to making my own etsy constellation. :)
Molly · July 12, 2007 at 02:37 PM
Your wall looks great, I especially love the original painting. I also have a set of Yoshitomo Nara's postcards, I love his work.
jane · July 12, 2007 at 03:29 PM
Love this. After moving in with the boyfriend, I am slowly working on getting my little constellations together. It's so hard to get it just right, especially when trying to mix personal photography in. You've done a wonderful job.
ambika · July 12, 2007 at 03:40 PM
I love the ceramic teeth one. Who is the artist? Oddly my two main collections are art & teeth. That piece has combined both so well. Would love to know her name! The cluster looks great so far BTW. I've never been able to pull off a cluster of art well, so good luck!
Michelle · July 12, 2007 at 03:47 PM
Too too cute! I love all your selections! Wish you could come help me with my walls.
Erika · July 12, 2007 at 04:02 PM
Looks great! When the Apple Balloons print arrives it's going right in to a constellation in my kitchen.
Alexis · July 12, 2007 at 05:20 PM
Clusters are good. I once hung a collection of five photographic prints and posters of various sizes together on the wall, stepped back and said, "Oh. Wow."
I hadn't even noticed until that point that I had five large framed pictures of bridges.
I suppose because I bought them over a couple of years and around the world and had never seen them all together.
Alison Whittington · July 12, 2007 at 05:29 PM
I'm becoming addictive in my collecting of art since joining etsy...one a week at least :) Yours will be arriving this week?? & can join the gang ! ...love the clusters...& the tree painted on the wall ;)
Johanna Ely · July 12, 2007 at 05:39 PM
I'm so flattered that mine is part of your collection!!! And what a lovely group of work you have! And the framing? LOVE IT!
ashley g · July 12, 2007 at 05:46 PM
i'm so jealous of your vintage type book!!!! please post some more pictures some time :)
hope all is well
Kristen · July 12, 2007 at 05:52 PM
ohhh that vintage font book is amazing! i've gotta find me one!
ashley · July 12, 2007 at 06:05 PM
That is what I am talking about. Clusters and clusters of art!! I love it. Only, my walls are full of your fingertip creations. xxo
A Fanciful Twist · July 12, 2007 at 06:37 PM
Your apartment looks gorgeous! And you have some lovely art there, I love the clusters!
Emma · July 12, 2007 at 10:00 PM
I have the same Seonna Hong Print!!!
I acutally have a few, one of my favorites :)
T · July 12, 2007 at 10:45 PM
wow !!! what a beautiful wall of art, I especially love the shadowbox, amazing !
sofia · July 13, 2007 at 02:44 AM
Hi There, Just to say that I've just received my hedgie tee in the mail and it was a little slice of sunshine in my day! I LOVE it! Thanks so much and keep up the good work!
LOL xxx
Jules Evans · July 13, 2007 at 05:15 AM
I love clusters of frames, they're so interesting to look at. The postcard and framed E are my favourites :D
cassie · July 13, 2007 at 05:21 AM
Your compositions are beautiful, as is the colour of your wall! I love it, where did you find paint that colour, or did you mix it? Hi by the way, nice to meet you. I just found your blog and have been reading for far too long!
Laura Tester · July 13, 2007 at 06:38 AM
very cute little art cluster!
stilettoheights · July 13, 2007 at 07:48 AM
Lovely Miss Emily!
tiffany · July 13, 2007 at 10:29 AM
Very sweet looking clusters indeed. My bedroom studio has a wall slowly being covered by art mine and others'. Beautiful inspiration!
Iva · July 13, 2007 at 10:59 AM
I am going to be prettying up one of my walls tomorrow with your fabulous glittery wolfgirl print. I am putting it in my hall above my little bookcase of favourite books, which means I will have to walk past it every time I leave the house. I'm predicting that this will have a profound effect on my life because I'll frequently leave the house with a big wolfgirl induced smile on my face. Who knows what new opportunities will fall into my lap because of it?! (I'm sure good things happen when you're smiling, yes?) I can hardly wait!
Laura · July 13, 2007 at 11:42 AM
Wow- that Nara postcard does look amazing framed! Love your art constellation- it's wonderful!
Claire · July 13, 2007 at 02:43 PM
I've been on an art kick myself but my problem is I buy the prints but forget about the frames. One day!
Marilyn · July 13, 2007 at 04:38 PM
Also, you know who has some nice stuff? LilyMoon.etsy.com you may wanna check her stuff out.
Marilyn · July 13, 2007 at 04:39 PM
can i say its just amazing.. i love it!
BLUSHING APPLES · July 14, 2007 at 11:10 AM
I am so so so in love with your new wall art! I actually have Yoshitomo Nara's "Slight Fever" tattooed on my back (which you can see in the about me on my blog). Your work reminds me of his, but takes us to a more fanciful and romantic place. Have you ever considered getting your own work as a tattoo? I think it would be amazing. You blow me away as usual...
alyssa
Alyssa · July 15, 2007 at 03:09 AM
I love your arrangement here and all of your beautiful artwork and even the wall color is delightful!
Kate · July 19, 2007 at 11:35 PM
Just thought I'd also add another artist to check out: Kendra Binney from Portland, Oregon. Also, does anyone know of any online shops to purchass old frames?
angie · July 23, 2007 at 01:01 AM