SheWalksSoftly

Forgotten Hearts

January 24th, 2014

Forgotten Hearts: One of a Kind Fine Art Ball Jointed Dolls by AiiS Roman & Gamalier Bravo.

From the artist statement:

I thought faeries lived only in books until they appeared upon my life as vibrant luminous beings. This particular ones are those I call “Borrowers” Mischievous winged spirited water fairies. They love to raid houses when people are not around. They borrow shiny objects and don’t mean to be bad. Borrower fairies have bad memory and forget to give their findings back.

Last night I heard a noise that came from my mom’s antique trinket box.I finally saw them! I catch them playing with my dad’s old watch. I took a picture and they didn’t even noticed.

Forgotten Hearts
Through the Lens: Snow in NYC

January 23rd, 2014

I’m out West, but my hometown is full of snow right now. Winter weather can be quite bothersome in the practical sense…but it is undoubtedly breathtaking.

No one shows the beautiful essence of winter like the gifted Vivienne Gucwa.

Her eye for capturing the perfect moment in time brings out the luscious, ethereal nature of the bustling urban landscape. She has the vision of an artist and the soul of a poet (often there are lovely musings written with her work).

Dazzling icy eye-food…

More Snow Here
Slow Motion Match Burning

January 22nd, 2014

This video has been making the blog rounds lately, with good reason. Every now and then (as often as possible) it’s worth stopping to appreciate the awe striking nature of the world’s simplest things.
Lucia Giacani: Under My Skin

January 21st, 2014

I’m a bit torn about fashion photography. I love the artistry involved in some shoots, but hate to support the rampant pressure to develop eating disorders in the industry.

Lucia Giacani has a series I can’t help but love. Matching makeup to anatomical models? Yes please!

I really want to do a shoot like this with the anatomical torso model my best friend gave me years ago.

Do you have a favorite fashion photographer?

Lucia Giacani
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Jasmine Becket-Griffith

January 20th, 2014

I had to pause for a moment upon seeing Jasmine Becket-Griffith’s new painting because I had yet to see my (oddball) eye color and hair depicted in a piece of art.

I can never give an answer when asked for my eye color. The center near the pupil is brown, then it gets gold, then green/grey in some kind of bizarre starburst.

I love the innocence and sadness of this piece (and many of her pieces).

Jasmine Becket-Griffith
Tie Story

January 19th, 2014

I happen to be an extremely feminine creature in all ways, but sometimes I take note of the fact that if I were a man I would undoubtedly have a collection of bizarre and interesting ties.

Tie Story makes me want to just start wearing this accessory myself with button down shirts (the one problem is that standard ties are WAY too big for my diminutive frame…maybe I can find skinny ones).

My other absolute favorite store in the tie market is Cyberoptix. Great stuff.

Tie Story
Copro Nason: Conjoined IV

January 18th, 2014

I WISH I could attend this opening tonight.

CONJOINED 4: A New Begining curated by Chet Zar, Starts all over for the next chapter in the Conjoined Chronicle.The New Begining features some of the most outrageous and majestic work yet! Classic sculptures, Lifelike & Life sized models, Surreal assemblages, mixed media paintings, Art Toys and other conjoined work will all be featured.

The roster of participating artists is impressive.

Conjoined IV
Ransom and Mitchell: Across from Familiar

January 17th, 2014

I was remiss in posting about this show at Roque La Rue when it actually happened, because I was dealing with hospital things.

I’ve spent many years pouring over art and photography sites, collecting literally thousands of links. Ransom and Mitchell are by far my favorite photography team ever and that is saying hell of a lot!

They don’t just photograph, they create entire worlds. Each image is a surreal, vivid tableau that you can get lost in. I have half a mind to carry their portfolio with me and accost random strangers on the street with it just to spread the beauty!

From the exhibit description:

San Francisco based art power duo Ransom & Mitchell create compelling, dark pop-baroque imagery using a distinctive blend of photography, digital elements, and most surprisingly, large scale and elaborate hand built sets, costumes, and props. For this exhibition, “Across From Familiar “, we specially selected a series of works that all share a similar ornately beautiful yet macabre aesthetic.

I’ll tell you a secret. Sometimes when my health is particularly bad, I think of appearing in one of their photos when I recover…and I’m re-inspired!

Roque La Rue
Ransom and Mitchell

Cannot type/talk due to severe illness (all words courtesy of voice software or kind typing helpers)…I read and appreciate all comments…Apologies for not being able to respond.
Marie Larkin

January 16th, 2014

Marie Larkin’s wide eyed little girls recently came to my attention.

They can be elegant…

Vaguely insect like…

I think the use of black and red works brilliantly here:

A favorite:

Marie Larkin
Home

January 15th, 2014

I just arrived home from the hospital. Full story coming shortly (for those interested). My recovery is going to be long, but I plan to start posting again tomorrow!

Thanks to my AMAZING proxy blogger for keeping this site alive while *I* was being kept alive! I’m eternally grateful.