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More of Ute ‘Making It’

In the first photo shown on her blog http://atelierscheune2012.wordpress.com/2012/08/30/bodenbild           you will see her sketch laid out on this immense canvas.

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Black and White Photography by Nina Papiorek

Reblogged from eMORFES: Photographer Nina Papiorek tries to cover a bright spectrum of photography without specializing on one discipline. Basically landscapes, cityscapes, architecture and portraits...

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Artist of the Day / Chris Lawley / Wales

I love Chris’ statement so much that I might have posted it even without the evidence of his interesting work. “Rusting, corroding and disintegrating found metal objects inspire my practice. As the...

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Best Postal Worker Artist? / Kermit Oliver / Waco, Texas

I came across this article, and just had to post it!  From ‘Inside Wealth’ Source: Hermes Hermes scarf with ”Pony Express,” by Kermit Oliver. We tend to think of Hermes scarves as being designed by...

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Photography: swampscapes

Reblogged from eMORFES: Louisiana swampscapes photography by David Chauvin. For many that have never had the good fortune to experience this difficult environment first hand, the word “swamp” can...

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Artist of the Day / Elisabeth Cummings / Australia

I’ve been looking at some Australian painters that I’ve found at http://paintlater.wordpress.com.   Cummings is the first one I’m posting.

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Upcycling Article / Milwaukee Journal / Mike Smith

Upcycling/recycling is becoming more mainstream! Upcyclers give new life to items that might otherwise be tossed. Angela Peterson Michael Smith is an artist who uses re-purposed materials to make...

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Abandoned Places Photography by Andre Govia

Reblogged from eMORFES: Photographer and urban explorer Andre Govia captures beautiful shots of abandoned mansions, hospitals, asylums, industrial complexes and  hotels from around Europe. He creates...

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Surrealist Architecture Designs by Victor Enrich

Reblogged from eMORFES: Architectural designer Victor Enrich created these intriguing works of art through a combination of photography and 3D digital rendering. “A combination of photography and 3D...

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Steampunk Mod Lamps / Mike Smith / Milwaukee, WI

I’ve started a new series that I call ‘Steampunk Mod’.  Because I can call it anything I want, OK?  Actually, I was invited to a Steampunk Fair on the strength of work that someone saw in my Etsy shop....

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Making It / Steampunk Rad(iator) Lamp / Mike Smith / Milwaukee

This is another in my ‘steampunk’ themed lamps. https://www.etsy.com/listing/116217770/steampunk-radiator-lamp-number-1 http://www.etsy.com/shop/destructivetesting

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A Simple? Steampunk Mod Lamp / Mike Smith / Milwaukee, WI

The director of Gallery 218 (http://www.gallery218.com/) where I show some of my work asked me to make some more simple steampunk inspired lamps.  That seems something of a contradiction, but here is...

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Found Brass Fitting Wall Lamp / Mike Smith / Milwaukee, WI

I found this cool brass fitting, and wanted to use it to make a lamp. I attached it to a beautiful piece of Leopardwood, and added a vintage style light bulb. Voila!...

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Found Objects Wall Lamp / Mike Smith / Milwaukee, WI

This is an uncomplicated, yet riveting, wall lamp made from found objects. https://www.etsy.com/listing/117788471

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Personal PREDATOR Drone Lamp / Making It / Mike Smith / Milwaukee, WI

Be the first on your block to have their own personal PREDATOR drone! Can detect, and eliminate individual targets anywhere in the world, faster than you can say ‘whatever’. At present, there is no...

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Found Object Garden Art / Paula Mccullough / Huntsville, Texas

My friend Paula, http://www.etsy.com/shop/IndustrialBloom, sent me a present, and I want to share it with you.  Some cool garden art.  Our garden here in Milwaukee is a bit barren this time of year,...

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Asteriod Miner Spaceship / email

I just had to post the following email I received about this lamp!  Below the photo, I’ve reprinted the info from my Etsy listing. Asteroid Miner Spaceship ZXCVB 109q Floor Lamp With Vintage Style Bulb...

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Artist of the Day / Claudio Parentela / Italy

Here is some interesting work by an artist I just came across.  http://www.claudioparentela.net    http://claudioparentela.altervista.org

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Making It / Ute Schätzmüller / Germany

I love how Ute shows the process she goes through on her work.  She says she may, or may not, be finished with this piece.  To me, it is much stronger with just the one figure....

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Personal Predator Drone Sculpture Mobile Lamp / Making It / Mike Smith /...

Be the first on your block to have their own personal PREDATOR drone! Can detect, and eliminate individual targets anywhere in the world., faster than you can say ‘whatever’.  This is the second in my...

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