“On the surface, these images are quite beautiful. They appear elegantly simple and accessible, evoking, perhaps, the silent tranquility that one might feel after a fresh snowfall. Beneath the surface, however, there is a subtle tension. Like fine haiku, each … Continue reading
Nature, then, in this its simplest acceptation, is a collective name for all facts, actual and possible, …a collective name for everything which is.” – John Stuart Mill
style by susie | yves klein: color coding via modern nostalgic If you’re a fan of fashion/art pairings, I’d recommend paying amateur couture a visit. image source: style bubble / modern nostalgic
Spring/Summer inspiration courtesy of Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Karl Blossfeldt, Stella McCartney Resort 2011, artwork by Alexandros Vasmoulakis and Robert John Thornton. Please click on an image for further information and links to the source.
bleeding prints / inky illustrations by irana / gradient colour / prismatic effects / rorschach inkblots / surreal landscapes by ƒenk / leaking light by paper.lilies / bornite and smoky quartz paintings by carlybird / oil rainbow by christopher landin / colourful georgette dresses from akris spring 2009 / hand dyed fabric swatches / Attempts … Continue reading
01 Ben Hassett for Vogue Germany January 2010 | scanned by Babi @ tfs 02 Dante Gabriel Rossetti. La Ghirlandata. 1873. Oil on canvas. The Guildhall Art Gallery, London, UK
Shah Jahan was a great connoisseur of jewels and here he holds a huge emerald faceted in the Mughal style. I am fondly reminded of the Charles Anastase Spring/Summer 2009 collection and very tempted to create a sheer beige paneled … Continue reading
Draped clothing has stood the test of time. It is one of the oldest and most adaptable styles, which is possibly why I always find myself coming back to it when designing. It’s something I can not draw myself away from, … Continue reading
Inspiration. like a painting 01 / Flaming June by Frederic Lord Leighton, 1895 02 / Self portrait by Ren Rox, 2008 03 / The Bridesmaid by John Everett Millais, 1851 image source: gatochy | ren rox | artrenewal
Art. Gustav Klimt image source: artgalleryartist