Copper Gerber Daisy

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured abstract is 'Copper Gerber' by Hugo Cruz. It is a painting of a Gerber Daisy on real copper plate. The glossiness of the painting adds to it beauty, for me. I think it is gorgeous!

Cruz is passionate about three distinct art forms: Metal Art, Infrared Photography and Acrylic Painting. In the following video we see an expression of his passion for Acrylic Painting with the gorgeous 'Copper Gerber'. I say,

Parking Lot Marks

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured image is, 'Parking Lot Markings 2', a photograph of the surface of a parkine lot. It is the photographic work of DL Ritter and depicts an aesthetic described as one of beauty that is "imperfect, impermanent and incomplete".

As I look at 'Parking Lot Markings 2' I see a beautiful abstract art image deserving of just-right framing. I think it would make a wonderful work of art in a room/office of steel-gray and platinum-gray decor.

Art of Paper Quilling: Designing Handcrafted Gifts & Cards

• the cover scene
• Santa on 3
• the scene at 4
• the scene and trio at 8
• the belle at 9 & 10
• the grande belle at 11
• the dancer at 12
• the belle at 13
• the dancer at 14
• the duo at 15
• the trio at 16
• the duo at 17
• the 'starry-eyed' one at 18
• the two scenes at 19
• the scene at 20
• the violinist at 21
• the athletes at 22 & 23
• the globe at 27
• the jungle at 28 & 30
• the scenes at 29
• the classroom scene at 33
• the scene at 36
• the tropical beach at 43
• the tree-filled scene at 45
• the scenes at 47
• the leaves at 49
• 'Marilyn' at 50
• the gown, boquet & petals at 52
• the flyer & cover at 53

Markings of a Parking Lot

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured image is, 'Parking Lot Markings 1' a photograph of the marks in a parking lot. It is the photographic work of DL Ritter and depicts an aesthetic described as one of beauty that is "imperfect, impermanent and incomplete".

When I look at 'Parking Lot Markings 1' I see a beautiful abstract art image deserving of just-right framing.

Steel I-Beam Texture

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured image is, 'Steel I-Beam Texture' a photograph of an industrial I-Beam's surface. It is the photographic work of DL Ritter and depicts an aesthetic described as one of beauty that is "imperfect, impermanent and incomplete".

When I look at 'Steel I-Beam Texture' I see a beautiful abstract painting-like art image deserving of just-right framing.

Junkyard Art

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured image is, 'Junkyard Art' a photograph of an industrial object's surface that is in a decaying, rusted, peeling state, yet it looks like an abstract work of art. It is the photographic work of DL Ritter and depicts an aesthetic described as one of beauty that is "imperfect, impermanent and incomplete".

When I look at 'Junkyard Art' I see a beautiful abstract painting-like art image deserving of just-right framing.

Old Paint

Hello, Everyone!  Today's featured image is, 'Old Paint', a photograph of an industrial object's surface that is covered in aged, old paint.  It is the photographic work of DL Ritter and depicts an aesthetic described as one of beauty that is "imperfect, impermanent and incomplete".

When I look at 'Old Paint' I see a beautiful abstract painting-like art image deserving of just-right framing.

The Davlin Glass Collection

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured designs are gorgeous, blown-glass bath accessories by Glass Artisan, Tony Davlin which are designed to compliment his existing glass tile program for Ann Sacks.

All of the featured pieces are simply lovely. I enjoy watching glass art being created, so it's a pleasure to get glimpses of the glass-blowing process of some of the bath accessories.

• Glass Blowing Art for Teens - @KPInteriors
  
• Hand-blown Glass Art Sculptures

A Poster's Remnant

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured image is, 'Poster Remnant', a photograph of a remnant/remaining piece of a poster. It is the photographic work of DL Ritter and depicts an aesthetic described as one of beauty that is "imperfect, impermanent and incomplete".

When I look at 'Poster Remnant' I see a beautiful abstract painting-like art image deserving of just-right framing.

The Beautiful Paintings & Photography of Craig & Deborah Gallaway


Today's featured video features the art of Painter and Musician, Craig Gallaway. Gallaway works, primarily, in watercolor and his subjects include still-life, landscape, figurative, abstract and fantasy. His works have won many awards at regional and national exhibitions, and are exhibited in museums, galleries, and private collections across the nation and around the world.


Not only is Gallaway an artist and musician, so is his wife, Deborah. View Deborah Gallaway's portfolio of beautiful ocean photography. She has a 'Fall Series' and 'Garden Series', as well.  Her paintings are available at Fine Art America, as well. The Gallaways' music, (guitar and cello) accompanies this video.


I'm a fan of the beauty of rocks and stones. Consequently, I collect them. C. Gallaway's paintings in the 'Stone Series' wonderfully capture the beauty of rocks and stones. I'm a fan of beautiful ocean photography, as well.  D. Gallaway's 'Seascape' and 'Heron' photos are my favorites. The Gallaways are a talented, family duo!

Paint and Rust

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured image is, 'Paint and Rust' a photograph of an industrial object's surface that is rust and paint. It is the photographic work of DL Ritter and depicts an aesthetic described as one of beauty that is "imperfect, impermanent and incomplete".

When I look at 'Paint and Rust' I see a beautiful abstract painting-like art image deserving of just-right framing.

Secrets of A Rug Designer

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured designer is, Amy Helfand, a Rug Designer/Artist & Photographer. In this video she explains how a trip to Nepal influenced her beautiful, new rug collection. Helfand's rugs are hand-knotted of the highest quality Tibetan wools and Chinese silks (hand-carded, hand-spun and pot-dyed in small batches) in Nepal.

You can learn more about Amy Hefland's work via the following links:

• Amy Helfand/About
• Amy Helfand/Blog

Abstract Painting Lesson w/ Peter Dranitsin

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured video features a beautiful painting by Peter Dranitsin. In this video Dranitsin demonstrates how he created his masterpiece.

You can learn more about Peter Dranitsin and his beautiful collection of art via the following sites:

• Pete's Original Art Abstract Paintings
• Peter Dranitsin on Facebook

Industrial Pictogram

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured image is, 'Pictogram', a photograph of an industrial object's surface that is in such a state that it looks like a pictogram of a person with their arms raised up. It is the photographic work of DL Ritter and depicts an aesthetic described as one of beauty that is "imperfect, impermanent and incomplete".

When I look at 'Pictogram' I see a beautiful abstract painting-like art image deserving of just-right framing.