sand story.

i saw this video a while ago, and just had to put it up on the blog. it is quite amazing...and wonderful to watch. here is a little bit about it:

Kseniya Simonova is a 24 years old Ukranian artist. she uses a giant light box, dramatic music, imagination and "sand painting" skills to interpret Germany's invasion and occupation of Ukraine during WWII. she won Ukraine's Got Talent 2009, watched by over 13 million people.

www.kseniyasimonova.com

because i said so.

i am obsessed with art prints. there are so many i want, and so little wall space in my little happy home. i have been eyeing this one for the boys room. the little one is always having nightmares about monsters. this should do the trick. *wink*

you can get it here. signed and numbered by the artist John W. Golden.

"colour pencils"

i love this environmentalist art exhibit "Colour Pencils" of Jonna Pohjalainen. an artist from Oulunkylä, Helsinki Finland.

in her work "Colour Pencils" she wanted to show how the art connected with its surroundings and how it changed during different weather conditions and times of the day. she created this piece in 2006.

without sun there are no colours and life!

rockin.

this weekend i went to the renegade craft fair.  since i took my boys, i didn't get to enjoy it as much as i would have liked. i did however find a couple of treasures and some cool vendors. 

i got this cool rock poster. 

it may seem simple, but it is styled after a this poster issued upon the outbreak of World War 2.

the original poster was issued as a means of allaying public fear. the poster was held in reserve for use only in times of extreme crisis. although thousands were produced, only a handful ever saw the light of day.

i have been planning on getting this poster for some time now to put in my entryway. i love it's vintage charm. but i fell in love with the one this weekend because it will go perfect with the little rock star photo shoot with my boys.  

you can get the poster here.

it's true you know.

it's always best to remind yourself what is most important in life. you can own a lot of stuff, but all it is is stuff. you can wear designer threads or have a pretty hairdo. but it's only a pretty picture. you know what makes you special. so remember who you are.

this is a limited edition print by the talented artist Hazel Nicholls of the UK. i have been stalking her art prints for sometime now. simplicity...just what i like.