Spotlight on: Margaret Hamlin

Watercolour painter Margaret Hamlin was born in London, and though she wasn't able to complete her studies at the Hornsy College of Arts, she never stopped painting, and is now able to do so full time, having sold several paintings to private collectors across the world.

It's not really hard to see why, I just love her work, and use of colours.

Here are a few of my favorites, but be sure to visit her website to see all of her beautiful paintings, or to purchase any.  There are originals and signed prints available.

"Tomorrow's Fanfare"

"Fresno Heat"

"Cave Mystery"

To find out more about the artist, contact her here.

Design is Art

Check out this awesome suitcase chair from inhabitat.com

Love love love, it's just so ingenious, and unique!

Check out their website for a ton more fascinating examples of how design is an art form.

Splash Photography by Jack Long

Thanks to DESIGN FETISH for allowing me to discover Jack Long, splash photographer.

I can't even begin to imagine the work that goes into creating one of these shots.

It's Art, it's Amazing, it deserves to be showcased here.

Enjoy!

Unique Artist Leonid Afremov's Amazing Paintings

Ooooh what a treat I got as I was stumbling through the internet tonight and found the works of Belaruse born artist Leonid Afremov.  Specialists have concluded that his style is completely unique, impossible to replicate.

I, for one, can be counted an instant fan.  His use of colors is stunning and the scenes he creates transport me, I wish I could enter the paintings.

What do you think?

Canadian-born artist Ben Tour

Today I'd like to highlight the work of Ben Tour.

This Canadian born artist's work with ink on paper is sad, dark, mysterious, and in summation: Captivating.

  To see more of his beautiful work, you can visit his website.

Sunset on the Ottawa River

This photo was taken by my son with my iPhone 3GS while I was driving. It's been cropped and enhanced. Crazy.

Awesome Solar Eclipse Photograph

The solar eclipse of January 15, 2010.

This event was the longest lasting solar eclipse recorded, lasting 11 minutes, 7.8 seconds. This image was captured in Bangkok, Thailand.  A spectacular shot!

More Amazing Photographs Here