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.
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This shop carries a lot of young and
modern pieces for the home.
They have some cool artwork
like this one:
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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.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGLvqPMDoDCqWBFlL6iks37DH-Qdu9jgRT0k5zAO2C57S3ACfI-4lEv3pcXgGQKET8KdZb74qCR0HmKTXq_n7XXOlN4561tHoF3A1EuukhYAvzvSLhZ5TF0Tp_dT8GcSZtqmLLIFz4YLc/s400/Catalog4.jpg)
blah: black & white photos I took of New York
City {they've been sitting in a box for ages}
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blah: wood backing salvaged from an old picture frame
{the glass broke}
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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.
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It's very New York but more subdued
compared to the art it was
inspired by.
Artwork that's handmade.
Artwork that inspires.
TADA!
SO utterly gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sachinky! :)
ReplyDeleteOh Claire I have photos that need exactly that end result! Can you come do them for me? :)
ReplyDeleteI love that too.."Imagine"..it gives you permission to escape to your version of an ideal world."
Hi Betty! I'll be glad to come over for an afternoon of crafting :) I'll bring the cookies & tea! Always IMAGINE Betty! :)
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