Cacti Love

I have been working on transforming my purple thumb into a green one for quite some time. It's been a long, grueling process really. Generally I go strait for the succulents : you have to try to kill them. It's no wonder I fell in love with Korean artist Kwang-ho Lee's giant cacti paintings. Check them out below and learn more here.

cactus no.31, 2009, oil on canvas, 259.1x170cm

cactus no.45, 2010, oil on canvas, 130.3x97cm

exhibit view, Kukje Gallery, Seoul

cactus no.40, 2009, oil on canvas, 193.9x130.3cm

cactus no.36, 2009, oil on canvas, 200x200cm

cactus no.47, 2010, oil on canvas, 250x300cm

cactus no.30, 2008, oil on canvas, 259.1x181.8cm

all images via : designboom

Marissa Textor

These graphite drawings (yes that's right, drawings) by Los Angeles based artist Marissa Textor are chock-full of some insanely beautiful detail. You can learn more about Marissa and her work here.

Graphite on paper

Graphite on paper, 11" x 14"

Graphite on paper, 11" x 14"

Graphite on paper, 36" x 26"

Graphite on paper, 11" x 14"

Double Rainbow All The Way

With all this double rainbow business, I couldn't resist doing a post on rainbow art. Check out what's in these artists' pots'o'gold at the end of their rainbows.

Derek Albeck

Steven Riddle

Richard Colman

Cody Hoyt

Live Painting

Alexa Meade, a 23 year old artist based out of D.C., has delved into a new arena of painting : live painting. So what exactly does that mean? Meade applies paint directly to the flesh of her models as well as their surroundings, essentially creating a living painting. The result is quite beautiful and quite a trick to the eye. You can check out her latest work here.

Natura Morta

Ann

Timmy on the Metro

Mrs. Palmer

Mediation Installation Shot, 8'x8'x4' installation with live performance and interactive video

Knit Meat

While perusing craftzine I came across Stephanie Casper, a designer and art director who likes to knit meat in her spare time. Check out these awesome little doo-dads below.

chicken

steak

ham on bone

sausage

Gee Golly Whiz It's My Birthday!

Today I celebrate my 23rd birthday. I plan to celebrate with a sunny picnic in the park, new records, a yummy dinner, sweets and treats from the wonderful Alon's Bakery, my love and dear friends, and tomorrow She and Him at the Botanical Gardens. Just to set the mood a little early, here's a She and Him cover of Fools Rush In. Awesome.

Featured Artist : Diem Chau

Embroidery, tea cups, and carved crayons : who could ask for more? If you haven't seen Diem Chau's work already, check out these awesome works featured below. To learn a lot more, including her process, you can check out her blog at tinyhaus.blogspot.com.

Untitled, 6.25" Diameter, Porcelain plate, silk, thread

Still Trying, 8" Height x 6" Width x 6" Diameter,

Porcelain cups and saucers, toothpicks, paper

Untitled, 3.25" Diameter x 2" Height, Porcelain cup, silk, thread

Storytelling Crayons, Dimension varies, Carved crayons & wood base

Untitled, 6.25" Diameter, Ceramic plate, silk, thread

all images via : diemchau.com