Matthew Brandt Photography

Matthew Brandt has a gorgeous collection of altered photos of nature. The majority of his subjects are bodies of water and parks that I visited during childhood summers. Further familiarize yourself with his work at his webpage.

Graffiti + Nature

The World Wildlife Fund has put together some pretty clever posters which ask, "What will it take before we respect the planet?" When I was a little girl, I used to pretend-play with my neighbor friend that we worked for them.

Alex Jowett's Painted Nudes

Love more at his webpage.

New Horizons from Stéphane Massa-Bidal

Enjoy more here.

"In a Dream," (In Philadelphia)

A few autumns ago, I was in Philadelphia for the weekend to visit my mother (she was there for a medical conference). While exploring the streets, we stumbled upon these incredible murals made from glass, china, mirrors and other material.


I apologize that my photos do not do the artist's work justice, but the extent and intricacy of the project is nothing short of incredible. The blocks of designs are certainly a testament to detail and patience.

I stumbled across a website and trailer this afternoon.

Here's the story behind artist Isaiah Zagar:

IN A DREAM: Theatrical Trailer from Herzliya Films on Vimeo.

Michele Maule (paintings, drawings and other loves)

I'm in love with Michele Maule's mixed media drawings. The Michigan native takes simple household objects and turns them into gorgeously textured pieces. You can view more on her Flickr or on her blog!

something for the weekend, NY Times Emerging Artists

"Frost," by Cosme Herrara.  There is something primal and secretive in this piece. The detachment of the palate registers as jagged puzzle.

Giuseppe Luciani. The painter focuses his pieces on the edgy backyards of Brooklyn. The overcast sky kindly reflects the bright exterior of the home. The chain link fence reminds the viewer of the off-center industrial touch in the borough.

Jeanne Verdoux, "Living Room." On display at The Bronx Museum of Art. 

Raw and empty. The reflection exists without the person. The artist meant for the pregnant woman to be raising to turn on her lamp.