Watercolor

Since I discovered Inslee I have been in love with watercolor. Trying to teach myself how to perfect my 5th grade/junior year in college watercoloring experience she is my go-to for inspiration. Her blog is simply stunning. She studied studio arts/ art history at the Art Institute in Chicago and her love for illustration has turned into a lucrative note card/yearly calender business.

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Im baaaaack!

I moved 3 weeks ago, landed a new job 4 weeks ago, and haven't even had time to transfer my internet service, mail, or finished unpacking! So, needless to say I haven't even had time (nor means) to update my poor blog I have neglected so much this month. It is so much fun to catch up on all my favorite blogs (listed on the right margin) and get re-inspired.

Check this out:

American artist/sculptor, Herb Williams from Nashville TN, has a sweet outdoor installation on display in Lubbock Texas. Internationally known, he focuses his art on identifying objects that society perceives to associate with one role, and reintroduces them into different subtexts.  Ranging in height from 3 to 5 feet, Unwanted visitor: Portrait of wildfire is being shown at the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock. The five free standing, three-dimensional sculptures-which are meant to emulate fires and flames-reminiscent of a wildfire, are created to raise awareness of fires in an area that has been severely affected by drought. Each of the pieces are created from Crayola crayons. Melting and changing shape in the unpredictable outdoor conditions, each piece will continue to be altered by blowing wind and dry conditions such as those that affect the intensity and duration of a real wildfire. 

The colorful crayons provide a striking contrast to the dry, blown landscape and are reminiscent of an actual wildfire and its destructive aftermath *via

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