This month I talked with Emma Orlow about her upcoming projects as well as her start in “Food Art.” Emma Orlow is a native of New York City. Her art has an interesting twist that you wouldn’t expect. How did you realize what you want to do? In school I studied “Food Art as Body Politics”, a major I got to make myself through a … Continue reading Interview with Emma Orlow
This year is the first year that I’ve been away from my family. My mom always made every holiday, from Christmas to Valentine’s Day, special for me and my brothers. I wanted to do the same this for my boyfriend, he is my family now. I want to start these traditions with my new family just as my mom did with us. There were several … Continue reading Celebrate Easter like an adult
While in New York I met with Tom Galle at a small Cafe in Manhattan. We talked commodified Christ, some of his early projects and how to art world works. Tom Galle is originally from Belgium but is now based in New York City. His work is recognized world wide and interpreted in many different ways. Do you ever have difficulties picking which projects to … Continue reading Interview with Tom Galle
When considering house plants it is important to consider what it really takes to keep them alive. I hear things like “I’m a plant murderer, I can never keep my plants alive,” all the time. But anyone can keep plants alive and I think it’s worth it to know how because flowers and other plants can really liven up a space. Air Purifying Plants 1. … Continue reading 9 of the Best plants to Grow Indoors
In this interview Tristan Arcelona and I talked his early start as an artist, his home now and what he does in his free time. Tristan Arcelona is an artist based out of San Francisco. His work follows many themes and he uses many colors. What inspires your work? I know I get sort of an ’80s vibe. It always feels pretty random when I … Continue reading Interview with Tristan Arcelona
A few weeks ago I stopped by Artshack Brooklyn to get a feel for their space and I was not disappointed. First let me start by giving you a little bit of a back story. Artshack is a registered 501 c(3) business that teaches ceramics to children and adults alike. The space was founded by McKendree Key and Dany Rose with the purpose of strengthening … Continue reading Artshack Brooklyn Offers Classes for Students of All Ages
Stacy Silva and I talked about culture, crafting and her obsession of spheres in this interview. Stacy Silva is an Austin based artist of Mexican ancestry. Her artwork often depicts females with unique features and surreal backgrounds. Where are you from? Does that affect your art / who you are? I was born in Austin, both of my parents are from Mexico. I grew up … Continue reading Interview with Stacy Silva
For the past year I have been very interested in semiotics (signs and how we interpret them). This is to say I have tried to look at advertisements and everything in general more critically to find they’re intended meaning. The items here are made from simple air dry clay and acrylic paint. Continue reading Semiotic Advertisements
Risograph, college and wobbly guitars; Ashley Ronning opens up about her life and work as an artist. Ashley Ronning is an illustrator based in Brunswick, Melbourne. She studied graphic Design at Shillington College and is the creator of Helio Press, a risograph publishing project. She has worked in freelance design as well as prop making and set dressing. Her artwork is incredibly colorful and often … Continue reading Interview with Ashley Ronning
