Amy Perrotti’s art is bright, bold and often cheerful. There’s also a slight kitsch factor via the inclusion of subjects like Russian dolls. The prints would be great for rooms with a lot of sunlight or a place where you’re likely to be stressed.
So I discovered the art of “Vintage by Crystal” at the SOWA Open Markets in Boston this past Sunday.
Bigotry requires a certain level of cognitive dissonance among its practitioners. There needs to be a series of blind spots in place if someone is going to believe wholly in racial stereotypes that are very easily disproved. So it isn’t surprising when an act of bigotry is illogical. Take, for example, the National Review’s cover featuring SCOTUS nominee Sonia Sotomayor.
I received my acceptance letter from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst last week to finish my Bachelor’s degree in Journalism (my original major was Biochemistry — long story behind the switch). I’m still figuring out how I’m going to provide the $300 per credit hour and trying to convince myself that it will be worth it in the long run. This chart from Calculated Risk showing the unemployment rate based on level of education makes me feel slightly better about my forthcoming loan debt:
On May 28th, Officer Omar Edwards was shot and killed while out of uniform by fellow officer Andrew Dunton. Edwards is black, Dunton is white.
The art from Loser Pet Shop allows you to root for the underdog. Well, there’s not actually a dog but there is a seasick goldfish, night blind owl and frog that fears the undead. All the prints are 8″ x 10″ and cost $20.00, though the cat and frog are also available in a 5″ x 7″ size for $12.00.
I came across Antonio Arcos’ page at Red Bubble thanks to Stumble Upon. I was unfamiliar with both the artist and the selling site. But the neat thing about Red Bubble is that it offers you a variety of options per photo including printing style and some customizable options like border color.
I’m usually not drawn to tropical inspired art since I’ve lived in Florida most of my life and it seems redundant. But there are dark clouds in the sky today and I went off searching for some cheer. The art at Barton’s Contemporary Designs has bright punches of color, natural elements and a slight surrealism to the pieces that make them a more low key way to integrate tropical art into your space.
Ahpeele has limited edition prints and handscreened clothing that have heavy hints of Japanese influence. Interesting without being garish, there are graphics of koi, subtle skulls and exotic flowers. They’re currently having a “For the Love of Spring” special. Buy two shirts and you’ll get a mystery T included for free.
The prints from A Melancholy Dwelling are done from paintings rather than digital creations, leaving in all those beautiful irregularities of a painted piece. I love the slightly gothic style. I also love the fact that the prints are 50% for a limited time.
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