Selections from the art collection of beloved Dr. Maya Angelou sold for a record $1.3 million. The auction of Dr. Maya Angelou’s Art Collection was held September 15th at the esteemed Swann Auction house in NYC. Dr. Maya Angelou was an impassioned collector of paintings, sculpture, works on paper and significant artworks from preeminent African American artists. She had personal…
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Design Styles: Seriously Glamorous Designs From Art Deco Master Erte’ (Part 2)
Seriously Glamorous Erte’ – Master Art Deco Artist There was a time when I spent hours in the library combing thru old magazines in search of fashion inspiration. I fell in love when I saw the work of Erte’. My appreciation for Art Deco actually began by studying his covers of Harper’s Bazaar. His ability to create dramatic mood…
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Splendid Spotlight: Artist Ruud Van Empel
Artist Ruud Van Empel captures the beauty of innocence in photo montage. Girl in pearls by Ruud Van Empel “Art has the potential to capture our imagination, communicate what we believe, express our emotions as well as beautify a space. It’s one of the most personal ways to put your stamp on a home.” Elle I love to learn about…
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Magnificent Art Quilts By African American Quilt Masters
For collectors and admirers, African American inspired art quilts are beautifully crafted textile paintings on display in the finest homes, in public spaces and in museums. I was first introduced to quiltmaking by my grandmother. It was amazing how she turned the need to keep us warm at night into beauty by piecing together family history from grandpa’s old shirt,…
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A Design Indulgence In Girly Glamourous Furniture
Are you ready for a Design Indulgence? I’d like to introduce you to furniture designer Janet Morais. If you love glamourous, elegant and yes sexy furniture like I do, Janet is one designing lady after your heart. I hope you will love her work; I am a big fan. Janet designs “haute couture furniture”. Every piece is a work of…