As a textile designer, I have a special appreciation for Vangel Naumovski (1924-2006), a surrealist painter originally hailing from Yugoslavia. The fine, floral detail and his use of color and shading really draw me in, and I see countless individual print motifs within each of his paintings. I also see the influence of my favorite Renaissance painter, Hieronymus Bosch.. interestingly enough, if you read the original post over at 50Watts, you’ll see Bosch mentioned among Naumovski’s influences, along with likes of Kandinsky, Klee, Ernst. As a fan of psychedelic art in general, I would say his gooey, organic shapes and bright, floral details certainly do not disappoint.
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Last weekend I flew up north to mix a little business with pleasure, visiting San Francisco and Sunnyvale, CA. Below are a few pics I snapped at the local farmer’s market, and a few places around town. I absolutely loved the modern ruins at the Sutro Baths, I would highly recommend a visit should you ever have the chance. There were so many beautiful sights to behold all over the Bay Area, I can’t wait for a return visit.
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A creep-tastic roundup of designs meant to make your life a little more spooky this halloween.
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My heart skipped a beat when I discovered this online shop filled with gorgeous, vintage items for the kitchen and home. Created by self-proclaimed dish hoarders, Bailey Amon and Emma James, Antiquaria brings us the kind of items that you just can’t find at most contemporary shops. In addition to the online store, they offer wedding services ranging from a gift registry to custom stationary and invitation design. And as if that wasn’t enough, the duo have also recently launched an online magazine, The Antiquarian Post, which is chock full of whimsical inspiration and sprinkled with examples of their very impressive design work. Take the time, seriously. Check it out.
But I digress. Jumping back to the topic at hand, I’m betting there’s most likely something in this shop that has your name on it. I don’t know about you, but I’m especially fond of the adorable ring holders…
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When I came across this set of illustrations on 50 Watts I was instantly attracted and had to double check the name behind the penmanship. They are by a fellow named Harry Clarke and were created for for a 1925 edition of Goethe’s Faust, but the style reminds me of Aubrey Beardsley’s work, of which I am a fan. I even have this print of his, framed in my bedroom. That could be why I am loving the below images by Mr. Clarke. The organic lines and intricate detail he put into his work is incredible. I particularly love the contrast between geometric and organic ornamentation in the very last image posted below. A little creepy, yes I’ll give you that. Perhaps I should have saved this post for the end of October?
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