Clairepetti Bone

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Aphrodite

Spring 2013 Ivory beaded lace gown with blush silk lining and ribbons streaming from the shoulders
Sapphire sea, an endless blue sky, the scent of sweet flowers drifting on the breeze, and a girl dreaming of her lover. Dutch born Victorian artist Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema painted scenes of languid beauties reminiscent of Roman deities, but his subjects are unmistakably human. Caught in a moment of relaxation or idle daydream…we can almost feel the cool marble and the warm Mediterranean sunlight. Elements of precious embellishment, sun drenched color and effortless luxury set the stage for our modern goddesses.

Colin Johnson hyper-collages natural forms

 Colin Johnson hyper-collages natural forms

Johnson calls them “hyper collage” because he tries to “pack as much detail (painting and collage) into one piece as conceivably possible.”

Over the past 3-4 years, Johnson’s work has reflected his growing interest in environmental issues such as pollution and the neglect of earth’s resources. Within a single piece, the artist contrasts highly detailed collage work with a variety of straight painting techniques. Usually the imagery depicted is of plant forms, some real, some fantastical. Johnson’s pieces contain so many levels of detail that they can be enjoyed from afar, or as close as an eyelash away from the surface!
To see some step-by-step images showing the artist’s creation process, click here.

Drawing with glue

I tested out drawing dew on a drawing with glue. There's almost a completely different picture when the glue dries clear and looks more like water.

Wall hangers

Handmade felt wall hangers

Inspiration from top left going clock-wise: Owl, cake, floral, commercial hearts.

Minori

Model: Minori
Photographer: Kira
Fashion, Hair & Makeup: Minori
Concept: Minori

Minori's Concept:
 
"I am doing creative activity as a fairy writer.
All one.
When I die, I die.
When I live I live.
I go back to one while flowing.
I'm kind of thinking.
I was brought up in nature since it was small. I tend to forget beauty of nature, gentleness, but one flower has a story, and there is way of life and I express that there is a heart and want to grow.
I make nature and collaboration impudently. It is thanks.
So that there can be even some minori in minori.
So that there can be you in you."