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Monthly Archives: September 2015
Installation Artist Chiharu Shiota
I’m an installation artist and I’m often asked, “Just what is an installation?” Some people think it means I create window installations for stores while others think it means I’m some type of building contractor. Attempting to clear things up, … Continue reading
Nature As An Artist’s Resource: The Photographs of Karl Blossfeldt
Karl Blossfeldt was an early twentieth century art and design educator who lived in Germany. At Berlin’s Academy of Art Blossfeldt taught specialized classes in drawing and relief sculpture – sculpture for architectural decoration and ornamentation. At the time floral … Continue reading
Posted in Artists and Designers, Design in the World
Tagged art and nature, Karl Blossfeldt, Photography
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How To Analyze a Painting
In a recent post I analyzed a work of art by Barry McGee, identifying the elements and principles of design. Today I want to look at a painting by Kerry James Marshall. As a reminder I’ve included a list of … Continue reading
Art Into Industry: The Bauhaus and Design Education
Sooner or later all beginning artists and designers encounter references to the Bauhaus in Germany. It was quite possibly the most important art school in the twentieth century and when we think about the best examples of mid-century modern design … Continue reading
Guest Blogger: Artist Alex Dipple
Several months ago I blogged about the artist Alex Dipple and her conceptual collage work. Alex discovered my post and generously agreed to write a guest post about her interests. Collage is only one of the forms her art takes. … Continue reading
Art and Nature: Andy Goldsworthy
Andy Goldsworthy is one of the most popular artists on our Pinterest boards. For those of you unfamiliar with his work Goldsworthy is a British artist who creates sculptures made from an assortment of raw natural items. The materials he … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Goldsworthy, Art, nature, sculpture
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Design Advice: DO Sweat the Small Stuff
Several posts ago I wrote about small, humble things that have been the subject matter of significant art. Today I want to extend that conversation and talk about things that are even smaller…namely details – the little decisions and little … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, color, design elements and principles, line, painting, shape, Wayne Thiebaud
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Design Exercise: Map Collage
Sharon Rankin Over the last several weeks I’ve posted about maps. Today I want to present you with a design challenge centered around maps. Before you start I suggest you review my three posts, paying particular attention to Post 3, … Continue reading