Friday Favorite – Glow Tube #6 by PJ Bergin
"Glow Tube #6" by PJ Bergin
Felt is a material that is highly versatile and Eco-friendly – even HGTV recently heralded the rise of Felt in design. But Salida, Colorado artist PJ Bergin has been leading this trend for some time now. Her hand-dyed felt pieces are full of texture and intrigue, a perfect combination of approachable and elegant. Created with felt wool and silk chiffon, “Glow Tube #6” is a particular favorite of mine. I love the simplicity of the color choices – red, gray, and white. The extra special quality you may have gathered from its name? Yes – it glows! Soft, twinkling LED lights make this a beautiful bridge between art and ambiance.
Check out “Glow Tube #6″.
View more by PJ Bergin.
Do you love felt? Do you have a different favorite from felt artist PJ Bergin? Share your thoughts in the comment section!
Appetizing Art: Food Imagery
Food has been depicted in art throughout history. Whether self-indulgence or nostalgia, perhaps expressions of cultural identity, or a longing for a little comfort – does “food art” capture your fancy?
The Egyptians drew meats and grains on the walls of tombs to nourish those who had gone into the After Life.
Depiction of the storage of food in a tomb.
During the Renaissance’s interest in scientific observations, artists were examining and depicting food in meticulous detail.
Still life by Anne Vallayer-Coster, 1781
The sweet confections of Wayne Thiebaud are rich with nostalgia, showing scenes straight from a 1960′s bakery display.
A color confection from artist Wayne Thiebaud
Conversely, contemporary artist Carl Warner creates art out of food. His surreal photographs contain images like broccoli trees and potato rocks, or like below, a sea of red cabbage.
Cabbage Sea - foodscape by Carl Warner. Sea and sky - red cabbage, boat: hull - marrow/courgette, shelter - mange tout, mast - asparagus.
My favorite (available through Artwork Network!) is Susan Rubin’s hotdog with mustard.
Mustard: Mediterranean by Susan Rubin
Are your tastebuds drawn to these inedible creations? Do you have “food art” hanging in your home?
Jona’s Friday Favorite
"Ode to Winter" by Mardie Driftmier
Bid adieu to Fall and say hello to our old friend Winter. Here in Denver, we are past the silent wonderment of our first snowflakes and well into the sound of plow trucks. But Mardie Driftmier’s “Ode to Winter”, is a perfect reminder of the beauty of this season. Keep the season alive all year long with this (billowy cold) breath of fresh air, yours for $2,240. Happy Holidays, and enjoy your winter-time adventures (or your warm fire)!
Jessica’s Friday Favorite
"Stone Study" by Phyllis Rider
As much as I enjoy the hustle and bustle of the holidays, I find myself eager to relax and unwind – grasping on to whatever peaceful moments I can find. Searching through our inventory, I have more than once stopped to lose myself in the sweet simplicity of Phyllis Rider’s “Stone Study”. A zen garden? Quivering pebbles in the water? Whatever these playful white lines are up to – they’ve ensnared those cucumber green stones, and my attention, too. Perfectly suited for a masculine or a feminine environment, every day will be like a relaxing day at the spa with your new “Stone Study”. Just $500 – you may want to snag it’s brother, a matching “Stone Study Shadows”, too.
Sara’s Friday Favorite
"Tea Pots" by Phil Bender
This week’s Friday Favorite is brought to you by Sara Chojnacki, the Artist Coordinator at Artwork Network.
Christmas is coming, and I’m on the hunt for the perfect gifts! I hear people say all the time that, “less is more”. Well, I say more is more! Phil Bender’s creative installations are perfect for the shopper looking for the biggest bang for your buck. He takes multiples of an everyday object and turns it into a great conversation starter. He has a piece for every room of your house, including the laundry room! I’m partial to Bender’s Tea Pot piece for $200. I was going to buy my Mom just one teapot, but why would I when I could get TWELVE! You’d better snag this great deal before I do…
Find it here.
Color of the Month: Grape
HGTV’s has marked this December as the month of “Grape”. Heralded as an unexpected, but perfectly suited, color for this wintery season, you’ll no doubt find it the center of posh Holiday parties everywhere. Some, however, are falling so in love with the power of purple, they’re opting to keep it up year round.
But how do you decorate with purple? HGTV’s Assistant Editor, Kayla Kitts, suggests, “Pair grape with tan and chocolate hues for a warm, luxurious look…” Need a little more inspiration?
Check out my Pinterest collection, “Grape Expectations”. A combination of just a little to a whole lot of color, you’ll also find the perfect artwork to get you started, of course.
Color of the Month: Marigold
HGTV.com’s newest color of the month is marigold! Bright and warm, it’s the perfect color to banish the chill from Autumn days. Pops of yellow in decor has been a huge trend this year, and the marigold shades are just a little more orange and, frankly, a little more fabulous.
We’ve put together a Pinterest board of “Merry Marigold” inspiration. Enjoy!
Featured: Black
Happy Halloween! Have you been adding a little spook to your space? Dark decorations may be a perfect way to scare those little trick-or-treaters, but decking a room in black can be also bold and glamorous – all year round. Here are a few dark hued pieces, and a few inspiring rooms to get your decorating gears turning!
Click here to see more inspiration!
Jessica’s Friday Favorite
"Señora Azul" by Daniel Gonzalez
My favorite part of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is the beautiful tradition of “Sugar Skull” face-painting. It’s a perfect combination of eerie and lovely, and I think you’ll agree it’s been perfectly captured in Daniel Gonzalez’s “Senora Azul”. While the Day of the Dead will be here and gone before you now it, I think you’ll want to leave this beauty on the wall year round anyway. It’s sized at 18″ x 24″ and is all yours for $1,000.
Color of the Month: Teal
HGTV’s newest Color of the Month is a personal favorite. Bold, bright teal feels posh… and just a small amount can infuse a room with the perfect amount of pop.
Lili Zarghami, HGTV’s Managing Editor described it best when she said, “Teal is such a great ‘ease me into fall’ color. From those bold, sun-infused colors of summer to the moody, dark hues of winter. It pairs perfectly with aubergine, harvest gold, coffee and other excellent autumnal shades.”
Here are a few teal treats to give your space the perfect boost:
"Prayer Flag" by Lee Hovey King
"Serenity" by Diana Tripp
"Sky/Sea" by Phyllis Rider
"Vast II" by Shawn Hardegree
"The Republic" by Ben Mollner
"Creation of Immanent Light" by Arel Mishory
