Charmed : Abigail Reynolds

With all of the 3D movie hoopla going on these days, 3D feels played out. Played out, that is until we discovered Abigail Reynolds’ 3D paper and print work.

We love the way the 3D elements really pull the viewer in and give a feeling of being present with the locations and structures. 

WHAT/WHERE:

You can see more of her work here à Abigail Reynolds

Idolatry : Chloe Fleury

We love the whimsical yet grounded and intricate work of Chloe Fleury. From her graphic designs and sketches to her paper creations, every piece allows the mind to wander into an enchanted world of possibilities. It’s like a picture book for grownups!

Self Portrait:

Graphic Design of a Business Card for a Client:

Part of her San Francisco Installation:

Just a little something she whipped up for fun:

Don't you want to live in these magical worlds she creates? We think her work would make the perfect background for a fashion mag. photo shoot or a catalog. Don't you?

WHAT/WHERE:

To see more of her work go here à Chloe Fleury

Charmed : Graffiti

Graffiti is everywhere these days. Gone are the days of boring tags and basic shapes. Contemporary graffiti artists are pushing their designs to new, astounding limits.

Graffiti seems to have gone mainstream. With graffiti artists being commissioned for public works, sold-out gallery shows, and even TV specials on the world of these street artists, the “renegade” element seems to be diminishing by the minute. Despite our hesitations, we recently watched the most fascinating documentary on this subject, Exit Through The Gift Shop.

If you haven’t heard of it, check out the trailer:

The film was such an unexpected ride filled with twists and turns that kept us riveted. If this film doesn’t sate your hunger for the world of graffiti, how about some graffiti inspired chocolate?

We think these cheeky little chocolate bars are just the thing you need when watching the flick.

Now go on and get inspired to make some art of your own!

WHAT/ WHERE:

Film à Exit Through the Gift Shop

Chocolate à Chocolate Bar NYC

Charmed : Don’t Get a Big Head

We stumbled upon this “Head Costume” design by artist Eric Testroete and were fascinated with the process. He used a mixture of computer generated imagery and good old fashion puzzle work with glue to make an oversized copy of his head. 

Imagine if he made enlarged duplicates of exotic animals or flowers that you could showcase in your home? The potential is endless…

WHAT/ WHERE:

Head Costume à Eric Testroete

For the Book Lover in Your Life

Lea, the woman behind Faerie Dust Art Prints, designs original artwork by printing vintage images on antique book pages and adding her own designs and details to the print. We love the handsome yet whimsical nature of these works. At only $10 per piece, a set of these original works would be the perfect gift for any book lover you know!

We love a good mixture of whimsy and elegance. We think these glass jar bookends fit the bill as well.

WHAT/ WHERE:

Art à Faerie Dust Art Prints

Jars à The Library Store

DiY : Needlework

When we first stumbled upon the work of Lauren DiCioccio we were in awe. The idea of hand sewn paper is so unique and her work is so detailed!

This got us thinking, "What needle crafts are out there for budding fashionistas?" Well, here are some of our finds...

What We Want : Dots

Polka dots feel passé but this messier take on dots feels just right. The look is unsystematic but clean—nothing grungy about it!

Don’t worry about spending an arm and a leg on this style. You can easily replicate it yourself. 

We'll show you how...

Idolatry: Taylor Williams

While we at The Modern Renaissance consider ourselves to be fairly traditional in taste, we find ourselves continually drawn to emerging modern artists. This week, we're just smitten with the work of Taylor Williams.

WHAT/ WHERE:
Illustrations by Taylor Williams à See more work here!