Surreal Le Sigh

Paris, 1963. No photoshop, just the imagination and industriousness of famed photog Melvin Sokolsky.

Let's just soak in the coolness shall we?

Le Sigh
xo Jenny C
(images via Black Eiffel)

illee PAPERGOODS...For the love of paper!

Beautifully designed paper has always tugged at my heart strings, and the lovely hand crafted pieces of Seattle based ilee PAPERGOODS definitely fulfill my heart’s desire! The artist behind ilee PAPERGOODS, Ja Teuber, crafts paper with a delightful, whimsical style of letter press imprints and hand painted illustrations. Her colourful notecards, invitations, labels and calendars of floral, nature based images and vintage inspired calligraphy are simply charming. I came across ilee at the Circle Craft Fair in Vancouver where Ja has become one of the most sought after vendors. Ja’s paperworks can also be found at Etsy.com and you can get in contact with her directly for custom design work and large orders.

Oh how I love pretty paper!! Enjoy ilee PAPERGOODS all you fellow paper fanatics!

Last Minute Gift Ideas - Think Local

3 days until Christmas - not enough time to get cool stuff shipped from the wonderful world of Internet, but  more than enough time to take advantage of the hip artists that live in your hood. Here's some great Vancouver artists to check out for this Christmas, or to keep up your sleeve for future gift-giving opportunities.

For your gal friends that love pretty things: 

Porcelain Mason Jars from Claire Madill at Heyday Design (image via www.heydaydesign.ca)

For your burgeoning art collector coworkers: 

Whale 2 Graphite and Acrylic on Paper by Kyu Hwang (image via takeiteasyplease.com)

For Your Picture Loving Parents: 

Custom Portraits painted by Roselina Hung. Image above: detail from Self-Portrait as a Polar Bear 2009. (image via www.roselinahung.com)

For your Homebody Hubbies:

Custom furniture designed and built by Nick Vorstermans of Wood Roots Furniture and Design (image via www.woodroots.ca) 

Take some time to discover the artists living under your nose, chances are - they've got some wicked wares to share.

xo
Jenny C

FUSE @ the VAG

" On select Fridays, the Vancouver Art Gallery transforms into THE place for art, music and live performance in the city. Since its inception in July 2005, thousands of Fuse-goers have converged at the Gallery for this unique adult event. Live performances in the Gallery spaces, DJs, eclectic Gallery tours and unexpected surprises have made Fuse Vancouver's favourite see-and-be-seen event." Quote from the Vancouver Art Gallery website. Next Fuse event is tomorrow Friday November 5th...I know, it's a bit short notice! I'm going to try to attend the following Fuse event and I'll let you know how it is and what it's all about. It sounds like a lot of fun and a great place to meet new people!

Colourful Find

Mixed media/collage artist Brandi Strickland's work brings a shot of colour to this grey Vancouver day. Her work above is entitled "Crystal Lattice" - check out more of her art at her shop or on her website.

One day I imagine my house will be mostly white and clean but with colourful, odd and evocative art everywhere. What art do you want on your walls?

Found via Black Eiffel