Speaking Boldly about Quiet Things

"My paintings are a means for me to speak boldly about the quiet things...I find that giving each one of my figures a presence and context of color and light, enhances my own sense of presence and place in the world."

-Candace Compton Pappas

Pappas' beautiful work ranges in size from 4 by 6 inches to 5 by 6 feet - incorporating plaster, clay, glues, inks and other water-based mediums, creating a textured field to work on. The paintings are often carried over onto the frames which are constructed by the artist herself. Make sure to visit her website and blog to see and learn more of this fascinating artist.

Redefining Innocent Imagery

I had the chance of taking in Allen Brewer's "If not, then what?" show at the Chambers Burnet Art Gallery in Minneapolis, and the experience was amazing. It's imagery that I love: innocent at first glance - then off kilter, almost disturbing after a closer look. The show features two different series of work by Brewer: 50 carbon drawings and 25 colored pencil drawings all perfectly displayed in white second-hand frames. The show is only running through May 9th - this is a must-see!

Artist, Allen Brewer

Cultural Landscapes: Chris Faust

St. Paul based photographer, Chris Faust has a way of capturing fleeting moments in time from the eternally evolving landscapes that fabricate our world.

Fragmented

Check out these beautiful abstract ceramic pieces from artist Christa Marie. She can create amazing custom work...who wouldn't love to have these displayed in their space?

...and a semi-related matter - The St. Paul art crawl is going on this weekend, April 23rd-25th. Brought to you by the St. Paul Art Collective, it's a great opportunity to get outside, drink up some culture, and see a huge variety of work from local artists. For more information on locations and hours, check out their website. Don't miss out!

Out with the old, in with the new - Spring colors, 2010

Get inspired with these color combinations and artwork selected from Pantone's fashion color trends for Spring, 2010.

Interior image: courtesy of Robyn Karp Interiors

Interior image: courtesy of Massucco Warner Miller

Interior image: courtesy of Greg Natale Design

Fresh, Young Fiber Art

This artist's work has the ability to satisfy a child's imagination as well as brighten the day of a full grown adult. Hand-dyed cottons, and bright vivid colors - these pieces would be great for residential or commercial interiors. More of her work is availble through our showroom - stop by and have a look!

Springtime Opiates

This post is inspired by the sun, the birds, and the warming weather. Enjoy this visual happiness!

Is Spring here yet?

We are celebrating the eventual melting of ice with our Spring framing sale beginning in March:

Be sure to stop by for some fresh artwork and framing!

Artist Profile: Cynthia Knapp

Cynthia Knapp continues to be a prominent non-objective, Atlanta-based artist in the United States. Her work can be seen in numerous public and private collections across the nation. The following (and many more) mixed-media pieces are available in our showroom:

Mixed-media, 3"x3" each

Pastel, graphite and watercolor

"Knapp's work develops dialectically: each new series of drawings and paintings both revisits transcends the formal and imagistic premises of earlier work. Knapp's ongoing concerns can be expressed in formal and thematic dichotomies whose terms she seeks to reconcile: line and color, flatness and dimensionality, figure and ground, abstraction and representation, tension and calm, conflict and resolution, order and chaos. Her works present new articulations of these oppositions and prospects for synthesis."

-Phillip Auslander, Atlanta, Georgia