I heart art: black-dicefish

Sometimes I curse technology. Other days, I don't know what I'd do without it. This is one of those times. Thank goodness for Tumblr. Because of the always-inspiring blog site, I now am obsessed with the artwork of black-dicefish. It can be difficult to find the source of Tumblr content, but thankfully it only took two clicks to get to these beauties. I don't know anything about the artist, but their work is incredible.

[Allure]

[Unicorn]

[The Warmth Of The Sun]

[The River Flows Through Me]

[Sunny]

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I heart art: Kate Kosek

Get prepared to be seriously inspired by New York screen printer and multi-media artist Kate Kosek. Her layered, geometric and colorful drawings and paintings have my heart going pitter-patter. How amazing would any of these be as a statement piece over a console or hanging in an office?!

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I heart art: Anna Kunz

You know I'm a sucker for some abstract goodness, and Chicago artist Anna Kunz is bringing the heat via her works on paper, sculptures and installations. So inspiring.

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I heart art: Rex Ray

Variety is the spice of life. Just ask Rex Ray. Using diverse platforms such as resin, paper, wood and linen, the San Francisco-based artist pushes visual boundaries in his mixed media collages, graphic design and paintings. 

I discovered his genius at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art a few years ago when I resided in California and his inspiring book has lived on my coffee table ever since. Don't have $1,800 to drop on an original piece? You can still own some of his design yumminess via notecards (perfect for framing), an address book and a notebook. Visual swoon in full effect.

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Thinking outside the box

I love when an artist does the unexpected. And Diem Chau's crayon carvings prove that with a little imagination, you can use just about anything to create something beautiful. Soak up more of the Seattle-based artist's inspirational work on her Web site and blog. 

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I heart art: Inspiration in the hills

Talking with artists can be just as inspiring as viewing their work. And on Sunday, I was invigorated. Not only was it cool these painters, photographers, jewelry makers, sculptors and potters opened up their studios for the Hidden In The Hills tour in Cavecreek, but each took the time to chat with me. No question was too insignificant or unworthy of a response. 

It was exciting to see where each artist's journey began and what keeps them going. I was asked several times if I was an artist and while I balk at that notion, painter Jaxine M. Cummins put it in perspective. Cummins, who didn't start painting until she was 50, told me "if someone understands and likes your work, you're an artist." With that advice at the forefront, I think photography and painting classes are in my near future.

I didn't take pictures out of respect for the art, and honestly I was too busy chatting and listening. But here is a small portion of the work of some of the artists I had the pleasure of speaking with. Now, if only I could hit the jackpot to be able to have their beautiful art live in the townhouse.

If you're in the Phoenix area, there are three more chances (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) to be inspired before the tour ends this weekend.

Pat Cain 

 

 

 

 

Jossy Lownes

 

 

 Jaxine M. Cummins

Joel Wolfson

 

 

 

 

 

Betsy Glatz

 

 

Kyle Hobratschk

 

 

Alan Lowy

 

[all images courtesy of artists]

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