ravenswood art walk, part 2

More highlights of the Ravenswood Art Walk this past weekend:

great porcelain wall art and tabletop accessories from soda by amy

photography from phil marty

mixed media works from caroline anderson

jewelry from aphonia studios

postcard prints from bricolagelife

encaustic paintings from april nomellini

abstract paintings from armando pedroso

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antique boulangerie boards (home decor)

Love these vintage european bread bakery boards. Each of these pieces, which range from 20-60 years old, are one of a kind and once lived an active life in a bakery in Europe.

What a cool way to dress up a kitchen wall or warm up an otherwise sterile room!

Find them at Sundance.

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heli sengezer paintings and mini art

say yes to cuteness. the warmer weather will be coming and as a reminder if i had my way, i would line a whole hallway with these fun summer dress acrylic and embroidery paintings from finland born, istanbul-based artist heli sengezer. i love her choice of colors and patterns and the carefree breezy feeling i get when i look at them.

of course i am assuming you have seen her other funny handicrafts like this jewelry and mini wall art, right? i have seen them around, but i had not seen her paintings.

you can go say hello to heli on her blog. purchase the accessories at her etsy shop, view more work on her flickr stream and purchase these works at her dawanda shop.

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ruth lyne glass art

look at these gorgeous handmade plates from uk artist ruth lyne. ruth makes kiln formed glass panels layered with metal leaf and colored frit, and crafts them into versatile shapes that can be functional dishware or wall tiles.

ruth is inspired by the colors and textures of the beach. her horizontal and vertical lines represent the sea and the cliffs on a quiet, sunny winter’s day.

find these beautiful things at her dawanda shop.

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baroque wall art by rachel horrocks

rachel horrocks recently graduated from the university of the west of england, and it looks like she will have a long, fruitful career in design. take a look at these clever wall pieces she calls basic baroque. these pieces are made from super thick (15mm, or .59 inches) felt, and are easily attached to a wall, giving you the power to create your own unique composition (if you don’t want to rely on the suggested layouts, which are included). this is a terrific way to add dramatic dimension and interest to a large expanse of wall or staircase.

the pieces come in cream, but bespoke colours (like the black in the photo) are available upon request with an additional fee. they are sold in sets of six, twelve and twenty four. prices begin at £140.

rachel is also working on a prototype storage piece called shelf life, in which she explores the dynamic relationship between nature and human made objects. the individual blocks move and morph depending on the items placed within. i would imagine that viewing this piece from either side is quite intriguing.

thank you for the photos, rachel — what fabulous ideas!

for more details and to order, contact rachel here.

via cribcandy

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mosaic glass art by merritt chandler

i am enjoying these mosaic art pieces by tennessee artist merritt chandler. 

she cuts all the tiles and glass herself.

i think mario might be my favorite.

she welcomes custom orders. 

click here for merritt’s website. 

for more info and to purchase, click here.

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chic stationery by 12fifteen

i’m loving the stationery and art pieces from johanna anderes at 12fifteen design.

johanna, a graphic designer, was born in germany, and currently resides in the us.

the new cultures, sights and people she encounters in her extensive travelling is reflected in her stylish, cheerful designs.

her biggest inspiration is scandinavian and japanese design and their subtle themelines.

purchase her artwork and stationery here and there, and be sure to check out her new homewares line too!

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casual linen by three sheets 2 the wind

ohio artist jenny sauer designs handmade linen wall art, pillows and bedding.

jenny is influenced by early and mid-20th century patterns.

she’s also fascinated by the skeletal shapes in plants.

most of the fabric is dyed by hand, and screen or block printing methods are used, which contribute to each piece’s individuality.

i love her naive illustration style, organic themes and delicious color palette.

for more about jenny, click here.

find her work at elsewares and modern nursery.

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