Design

March 25, 2019

Beautiful Van Gogh Notecards Let You Channel the Artist’s Love of Letter-Writing

First and foremost, Vincent van Gogh is known for his prolific portfolio. During his short career, the Dutch artist produced over 2,000 artworks, including 900 paintings and 1,100 drawings. In addition to art, however, Van Gogh adopted another hobby during his lifetime: letter-writing. “If it’s not a letter I’m writing but a drawing I’m doing,” the artist noted in one of 651 letters addressed to his brother.

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March 21, 2019

Artist Drills into Antique Ceramics to Transform Them into Exquisite Pieces of Jewelry

Artist Gésine Hackenberg transforms ceramic plates, bowls, and dishes into exquisite pieces of jewelry. Using dinnerware as her raw material, she extracts small discs from them and strings them together like beads or inlays them among metal for earrings and rings. Hackenberg tends to focus on the decorative part of a plate or bowl, such as popular Delft patterns, which results in colorful and unassuming pieces of wearable art.

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March 12, 2019

10+ Creative Statement Rings Bringing Some Fun to Your Hands

Whether it's hot or cold outside, there's one thing for sure: statement rings are always in season! This fact makes them a great investment for your wardrobe. They can be paired with breezy dresses or chunky sweaters and look fabulous each time. So what exactly is a statement ring? Well, they're pieces of jewelry that tend to stand out and add something special to your overall outfit by putting some flair on your hand.

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March 6, 2019

Andy Warhol Socks Cover Your Feet in Iconic Prints by the Pop Artist

No footwear is quite as fun as novelty socks. Available in a rainbow of colors and a range of patterns, these attention-grabbing accessories are a great way to tap into your creative side— especially when they're inspired by art. In addition to hosiery “feet-uring” portraits of famous artists, one set of artistic novelty socks that stands out from the rest is this series of Andy Warhol socks.

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