Artist // Raven Roxanne

August 13, 2015


Just tipped off to an amazing new-to-me artist on Instagram (God bless IG): Raven Roxanne. It looks like she is quite the abstract artist. For anyone that's been around here for awhile, you know I love me some abstract art. The more colorful, the better! Hence my infatuation with:








Soooo many people mistakenly think that anyone can do abstract art. If I had a dollar for every time I've heard "looks like my four year old could do it," I would be taking myself to a really nice steak dinner. Talented abstract artists have a trained eye, an incredible color sense, sensibilities to composition and scale, and often develop very personal painting techniques that are unique to their style.

So, no, not everyone can be an abstract artist. That said, art is totally subjective, so I get how some don't appreciate certain styles/mediums/subject matter as much as others. What speaks to one heart may not speak to another. My heart just happens to do extreme palpitations when it encounters artists like this one.

Raven Roxanne has more recently ventured into girls with florals, which are just stunning. The faceless silhouettes make them so moody, but the style and palette keep things lighthearted and fresh. It's the most delicious combo eva eva eva.





She's restocking her online inventory tomorrow, so keep an eye on her site for the latest! I know I will be.

Loving Lately: Great Kitchen Art

April 15, 2015

I've narrowed down a lot of things about my One Room Challenge kitchen and eat-in makeover (exciting update coming Thursday!), but art is not one of them. I did pull the trigger on a pineapple print from The Aestate, but I have a few more decisions to make before it's all said and done. These are just a few of my favorites as I've been searching.



Pretty easy to spot a theme there. I heart color. Do you have a favorite?

"Untitled 19" by Tracey Kafka //  "Seaside" by Britt Bass Turner //  "Double Tuna" by Erin Flett // "PiƱa" by The Aestate // "USA" by Britt Bass Turner // "The First Mountain" by Jenny Andrews Anderson // "Lemon" by Tonja Holand & Ingrid Reithaug // "Rainy Day" by Emily Brown


Art Love: Madeline Denaro

March 23, 2015

I am feeling really inspired by the bold abstract paintings of the talented Madeline Denaro.
Had to share.


Artist // Trine Panum

September 30, 2014

 photo by Nikoline ROSE HILL ​​KJELDSEN for Trine Panum

I came across Trine Panum's gorgeous work in a fluke Pinterest visit last week. (I rarely have luxury internet time anymore.) Needless to say, I am totally swooning.




 images via Trine Panum

I've decided that I'm either coming back as a brilliant painter or a house cat in my next life.
Artistic genius or eighteen hour naps? Toss up.

Artist // Amy Joy Watson

April 24, 2014

as if you can't tell by her name alone, artist amy joy watson is obviously one of the coolest people around.
i mean, check out these sculptures!






delicious like candy.
more here.

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Artist // Erin Fitzhugh Gregory

April 4, 2014

good lawd, i want them all.
several pieces are featured on one kings lane right now.
happy friday!

update: oopsies. here's erin's site.

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Artist // Jessie Breakwell

November 6, 2013


 I happened upon the work of Australian artist Jessie Breakwell the other night while cruising Pinterest. It was one of those situations where I could not get to her site fast enough. Her work is a visual feast! I literally cannot choose a favorite.




I can't help but see these as the most perfect centerpiece ever ever ever for a nursery. Like, huge mural style. Of course, that's coming from a girl whose daughter's nursery is the scariest of menageries you'll ever see. Apparently babies and animals just go together for me.




images via Jessie Breakwell

Her nudes are pretty unique as well. Would be fun in a tiny offbeat restaurant.
More of her enchanted brilliance here.

I'm turning 33 tomorrow, you guys. Whaaaaaaaat.

Art Inspired // Giulia Bianchi

October 22, 2013


I fell hard for the fig painting by Giulia Bianchi. Seemed just right for a sophisticated, feminine dining space. I'm also going to need to come across a burl wood treasure soon because I can't stop thinking about it.

Winner!

July 26, 2013

Drumroll, please...



Bethany, you lucky lady!
Please shoot me an email with your contact info so we can get this beauty to you!
(tobe@becauseitsawesomeblog.com)

Happy weekend, all! ox

Art Inspired + A Giveaway // Hannah Adamaszek

July 23, 2013

Loving the work of UK Artist Hannah Adamaszek. Her color stories are incredible, and there's a serious freshness to her style.







 images via Hannah Adamaszek

Hannah has very generously offered to give away one of her limited edition glicee prints, Eve of Destruction (featured below), to one lucky BIA reader!


To enter, simply leave a comment on this post naming your favorite piece from Hannah's shop.
Contest closes Thursday, July 25 at 11:59pm CST. Winner will be chosen at random and announced this Friday, July 26th.

Good luck!

Artist // Robert Roth

July 9, 2013

Kind of obsessed with these beautiful landscapes by Robert Roth.


Couldn't you just get lost in them?

Guest Post // Art Inspired on Mimosa Lane

July 3, 2013

Sorry to leave you guys hanging yesterday. Eric and I were due a quiet night with some face time. (Do you ever notice that -- as wonderful as it is to have friends and family visit -- when you're alone again, you feel like you haven't seen each other for days? So strange.)

Today I have an extra special Art Inspired for you over at Mimosa Lane, where I'm filling in for the very sweet and stylish Albertina. I'll be playing off of the incredible watercolor work of Rebecca Newport...






images via Rebecca Newport

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