NYC Souvenir

You've heard it before: you can find

inspiration everywhere.

This week, I'm looking for

inspiration in catalogs that

I get free in the mail.

This shop carries a lot of young and

modern pieces for the home.

They have some cool artwork

like this one:

It's a typical New York scene.

The artist captures the city's energy,

vitality and fast pace.

I'm taking this cue for my

own humble piece of art.

blah: black & white photos I took of New York

City {they've been sitting in a box for ages}

blah: wood backing salvaged from an old picture frame

{the glass broke}

I picked a photo from the pile: the "Imagine"

mosaic, taken in Central Park. It's a tribute

to John Lennon.

It's my favorite because the word

gives you permission to escape to

your version of an ideal world.

The photo and printed paper

{to cover the gaps}

were attached to the wood

with acid-free/photo safe glue.

It's very New York but more subdued

compared to the art it was

inspired by.

Artwork that's handmade.

Artwork that inspires.

TADA!