Flutterby Arts

To do: make really cool mini books!

Big Things Come in Small Drawings Some ideas are just too big for humans to truly understand the scope of.

With the flood of craft shows during the holiday rush and my studies to become a docent at the columbus museum of art, I have been posting much less. But I am finding the most fascinating information about art. So often, particularly in modern art, we dismiss installations as frivalous, ridiculous wastes of space and a lack of talent. "Why is that in a museum?!" "How is that art?!" I remember seeing this installation and those thoughts crossing my mind. I'm totally fascinated, now that I know the story behind it.
http://blog.art21.org/2009/05/06/catching-feelings/ #.VJDEWWK9KK0

Catching Feelings | ART21 Magazine I’ve been trying to ignore all of the panic and mania surrounding swine flu, since as far as I know anxiety has not yet been proven to afford protection against …

Such gorgeous inspiration from a wee dear child. http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/09/world/the-extraordinary-art-of-autistic-five-year-old-monet/index.html?sr=fb100914monetirisartist230pStoryGalFakephoto

The extraordinary art of autistic 'five-year-old Monet' This autistic five-year-old creates artwork that has been compared to Monet

Happier Students, Higher Scores: The Role of Arts Integration The arts have always had a secondary place in K-12 learning. If you doubt that statement, think of the first programs to go whenever budget cuts are implemented – music, fine arts and even physical ...

One of my all time favorite paintings at the Columbus Museum of Art. The simplicity of the subject, the interplay of bright light and shadows, the black of her eye as she stares into the sunlight, unseeing. The emptiness of the room and the vastness of the sky give her a sense of loneliness, but at the same time, she seems somewhat free and relaxed. And I have a real thing for open windows! http://www.columbusmuseum.org/blog/collection/morning-sun/

Morning Sun Free: Members, children 5 & underFree: Sunday$12: Adults$8: Seniors 60+ & Students 18+ (with ID)$5: Students 6-17 years old

One of my favorite sculptures! I hope to see it in person someday - what an amazing trip that would be!
http://gibbsfarm.org.nz/dawson.php

Neil Dawson, Horizons - Gibbs Farm Neil Dawson, Horizons, 1994 - Gibbs Farm, New Zealand

Amazing!

http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2014/08/25/intricate-paper-cutouts-by-kirie-artist-akira-nagaya/

Intricate Paper Cutouts by Kirie Artist Akira Nagaya | Spoon & Tamago Kirie (切り絵, literally cut paper) is the Japanese art of papercutting. Akira Nagaya is a self-taught artist whose creative roots are, surprisingly, in the culinary world of sushi. Roughly 30 years ago, as a young 20-something, Nagaya was working at a sushi shop. One of his first tasks was to learn sa…

Now this is taking the post it challenge to a whole new level!
http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2014/08/26/akira-nagaya-creates-anime-paper-cutouts-from-post-its/

Akira Nagaya Creates Anime Paper Cutouts From Post-Its | Spoon & Tamago When kirie artist Akira Nagaya isn’t creating fantastical paper cutouts of flowers, leaves and other natural objects, he entertains himself with this side-project. Using typical store-bought Post-Its Nagaya cuts out beloved anime characters. Many are from Ghibli films, which he obviously adores. Oth…

Hey all! Save the date for the Clintonville Arts Guild Holiday Show and Sale! And this year we are collecting art supplies for the Clintonville Beechwold Community Resource Center kids club and summer camp programs! Collect those goodies!

Delivering chair #2 today! Have decided carving is pretty a pretty awesome activity!

After about five different layouts and final iterations, I think it's done! Neighborhood mapping with a personal touch! Phew...