http://blog.artfulhome.com finding the work of talented artists and making it part of our lives Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:36:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I read an article today about the Heartworks Stitching Club, a community of craftswomen in Capetown, South Africa, that really struck a chord with me. The club was formed five years ago to empower local craftswomen, who today create pieced bears, pillows, hearts and tablecloths. What struck me was the ... http://blog.artfulhome.com/index.php/2010/03/10/communities-of-craftswomen-create-unique-design-languages/ Popdog by Mitch Levin and Susie Levin If I was asked to describe the work environment of my dreams, I would immediately conjure up a light-filled space filled with vibrant people, stimulating art, and dogs. (Yes, dogs, as I have found that dog-friendly workplaces help to break the tension and keep ... http://blog.artfulhome.com/index.php/2010/03/05/art-friendly-work-friendly-people-friendly/ The Dog Park II by Jane Troup Would you like your dog featured in a work of art? Artful Home is holding a search for up to twenty dogs to be included in Jane Troup's next painting. If you or someone you know has a photogenic pet, please: By March 15, post ... http://blog.artfulhome.com/index.php/2010/03/04/prize-pup/ Cupcake Pendant Speckled by Carolyn Tillie I have recently returned from Baltimore, where I had been invited to speak at this year's "Synergy 2" conference, a conference dedicated to artists who work in polymer clay. What’s polymer clay? You might know of it as "Fimo" or "Sculpey", a medium ... http://blog.artfulhome.com/index.php/2010/03/03/not-your-child%e2%80%99s-fimo/ Hourglass by Brian Reid Though your bedroom may be mere footsteps from the joyful clatter of family life and the insistent to-dos of the home office, you can turn it into a place of escape that feels a million miles away. As you begin to design the retreat of your dreams, ... http://blog.artfulhome.com/index.php/2010/02/24/design-the-retreat-of-your-dreams/ Paintings by Chin Yuen Decorating a small space requires a keen eye so that every element shines. Even beauty on a palatial scale hinges on the small harmonies hiding inside the big picture. In interior design parlance, the word "vingette" describes a small scene or composition within a larger design. These ... http://blog.artfulhome.com/index.php/2010/02/22/decorating-a-small-space/ Autumn's Throne by Rachel Miller Everybody has quirks, from hidden depths of feeling to unexpected outbursts of wit. As we move through the world, our personalities reveal themselves in gestures large and small. The places we live, on the other hand, are not always so distinctive. Some rooms are boxy and ... http://blog.artfulhome.com/index.php/2010/02/18/personalities-revealed/ Botanical Set by Natalie Blake Natalie Blake's ceramic pieces employ the use of otherworldly color and design on familiar forms. She is influenced by the sea and the ancient tradition of telling stories via the vessel form, often incorporating hand-rolled sea urchins and anemones into her designs. "I love the versatility ... http://blog.artfulhome.com/index.php/2010/02/10/featured-artist-natalie-blake/ Knoop I by Josh Urso, BroadWay Armchair by Boris Bally, Red Cherries by Donald Carlson The word "texture" derives from a Latin word meaning "to weave". It works on multiple levels, referring both to the surface characteristics of an object and to the less apparent ways that structure emerges from a gathering ... http://blog.artfulhome.com/index.php/2010/02/03/surface-characteristics/ Glass artist Josh Simpson's vision is as vast as the universe, an unlimited landscape that stretches from the mysteries of the ocean to the far reaches of space. Since he began to explore the secrets of his ancient craft more than 30 years ago, Simpson has created a persona every ... http://blog.artfulhome.com/index.php/2010/01/21/featured-artist-josh-simpson/