What a great image for this year’s Buy Nothing Day. I think I’ll start today.
Entries Tagged as 'art'
The Picture Book Proclamation: Lessons for Life from a Favorite Form
November 7th, 2011 · 4 Comments
I can’t stop thinking about the recent Picture Book Proclamation, penned by Mac Barnett, and signed by many of my favorite writers/artists/illustrators. This is an inspired statement toward the defense and reclamation of a book and art form that will always influence my life. But much of the advice herein can be applied to the [...]
Knit Graffiti, Yarn Bombing, And Other Dangerous Hobbies
March 27th, 2011 · 10 Comments
And now, surprise surprise, a guest post from Tom about knitting! What is it about yarn bombing that’s so compelling? “Knit graffiti” — it brings a smile to my face just to think about it! Guerrilla crafters wrapping yarn creations around objects in the streetscape under the cover of darkness, adding a touch of whimsy [...]
Mothers Day 2010
May 8th, 2010 · 1 Comment
On this Mother’s Day, a couple of simple, beautiful images from our blog-friend Cabelo, an illustrator and community activist in Brasil who draws inspiration from his wife and daughter. They make me think sweetly of my daughter and me, and all mothers with their dear ones. Happy Mother’s Day, to all women who provide sustenance [...]
Cycling Inspiration: Bike Art and Bikejuju
November 8th, 2009 · 2 Comments
Confession: I am not an intrepid cyclist. I do love my orange bike with its big comfy seat, and its step-through frame (what we used to call a “girl’s” bike) so I can leave my little skirts on when I ride. And I love to pedal to the grocery store, or my favorite cafe, or [...]
A New Kind of Birdsong
September 16th, 2009 · 5 Comments
We know that attention to the natural world can open our eyes to new ways of seeing. Have a look at this lovely little one minute video. The creator, Brazilian artist Jarbas Agnelli, says, “Reading a newspaper, I saw a picture of birds on the electric wires. I cut out the photo and decided to [...]
Tags: art, birds, urban nature
DIY Rubber Stamp Jam Labels
July 2nd, 2009 · 1 Comment
Folks have been asking about the labels on our jam jars. We made them from Speedy Carve–an eraser-like art medium for creating your own rubber stamps. Our friend Audrey showed us how, and this was one of our first efforts. We think they’re pretty darn cute. If you don’t have a crafty friend to teach [...]
Tags: art, canning/preserving, craft
Art from Garbage–More Transformational Refuse
May 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Some of the most astonishing art we encounter when traveling is made from garbage. In Kenya and Tanzania, where artistic spirit runs deep and money is tight, many artists gather refuse for their materials, and the results can be stunning. I could prattle on about how encountering such resourcefulness makes me rethink everything I throw [...]
Tags: art, garbage, waste reduction
