Alexandra Valenti

These painted images from Alexandra Valenti are simply stunning don't you think? Being constantly surrounded with fog and clouds the grey mixed with bright colors just keep me staring wishing I could forever live my life hand painting people as I walk along my neighborhood. Years ago the husband had wanted to try his hand at painting over another painting but never got around to it and after seeing this I hope he feels inspired to give it a whirl again. Its such an interesting effect to manipulate the view and feeling of each photo.

found via design sponge; images via alexandra valenti 

Paul Davies

Always a fan of color, I just fell in love with the works of the amazingly talented landscape artist Paul Davies. Using a mixture of techniques, Paul creates stunning scenes with photography, stenciling and acrylic to get intricate detail of the familiar. If you have ever picked up an architectural book you will notice a few familiar and iconic mid century homes in his works. Browsing through his pieces really took me back to my college days, there is just something so soothing about these homes its hard to believe they have been around for decades- they just ooze modern.

images via paul davies

Sculptural paintings

These intricately detailed paintings from Mathew Tom are simply stunning don't you think? American artist living in London, Mathew creates beautiful symmetry with oils on linen in a way that you just can't stop staring. And throw in a bit of drawing and you have yourself one creative art piece. In college I used to play around with sculptural paintings like this, I might have to put this on my list of inspiration for future projects...there is something so soothing about painting.

images via mathew tom

Fun with color

A dear friend of mine pointed me in the direction of artist Ric Stultz, one talented guy with a flair for color. Though I had a tough time finding information on Ric himself, you can find a wonderful collection of original paintings and prints on his site and a select few for sale in his shop. How fun is that graffiti giraffe!?

found via sublime dream, photo via ric stultz

Creative Thursday.... on a Tuesday

Late last night, an old friend from high school had a darling baby girl and its got me oh-ing and ah-ing over all things baby.  I came across Creative Thursday through twitter and fell in love with artist Marisa Haedike's adorable animal prints.  Wouldn't they just be perfect in a nursery or toddlers room?  With the use of negative space, each piece has a kid like inspiration but are still likable by adults, and can we talk about the color combinations!  I am loving that blue "Imaginary friend" print.  And do stop by Marisa's blog for even more adorable-ness and lovely inspiration.

photos via creative thursday