Posts tagged with 'art'

Book Review: Collage, Assemblage, and Altered Art

POSTED BY KENDRA CUNNINGHAM, SEPTEMBER 19 2008 02:51 PM | PERMALINK

Collage, Assemblage, and Altered Art: Creating Unique Images and Objects by Diane Maurer-Mathison is a book for those who'd like to become a collage artist. Collages are more than just a means to decorate high school binders with images from Seventeen with a glue stick. Although, I did make some nice ones in my day- this book is for those ready to graduate from the scotch taped creations to art that's more...dimensional.

Beginning with history and techniques and even principles of color...
More on Joseph the Artist

POSTED BY KENDRA CUNNINGHAM, AUGUST 18 2008 05:35 PM | PERMALINK

In a Decor It Yourself episode a few weeks back (How-to Braid and 13 DIY tips) Meg mentioned the art of Joseph the Artist, a homeless man who is well known to work out of the 8th ave and L train station. However, we have updated news on Joseph's situtation. Joseph is no longer homeless but is a part of an assisted living program with a non-profit organization called Common Ground, although his only income is that from his art. I recieved this information from the creator and manager of Joseph's...
Shelving with Little Art Display!

POSTED BY LEE MEREDITH, AUGUST 15 2008 10:33 AM | PERMALINK

Taking note from this week's Decor It Yourself's Shelving episode, I decided to show you another rad shelving idea. Shelves are a perfect way to organize your room without making it look cluttered. And by adding some magnets, you can turn your plain ol' shelf into a great art display!

I am all about DIY of course, but I have to admit I love Ikea. Great for basic shelving, and lots of modification (or hacking) options. I wanted to show you some decorative shelving I put up in my studio,...
Weekly DIY Roundup: Weaving!

POSTED BY LEE MEREDITH, AUGUST 01 2008 11:21 AM | PERMALINK

To celebrate the new issue of Craft magazine, which hits newsstands on Tuesday and includes a bunch of weaving projects, I'm bringing you this weaving roundup to pump you up! First off, my personal weaving role model is Sister Diane of Craftypod, who not only makes these awesome woven cards, but she even has a whole podcast episode about simple weaving projects!

Also on the craftypod blog, Diane did a post last week praising the Weave-It Loom, a super simple little square loom...
Art Attack!

POSTED BY MORGAN HUNGERFORD, APRIL 10 2008 05:51 PM | PERMALINK

We all know that Spring fashion means FLORALS, and this season is certainly no exception. But another type of pattern is making its mark all over spring dresses and skirts as well - the art-inspired print! The colorful abstractions were on runways from Anna Sui to Zero Maria Cornejo (and everywhere in between), and, per usual, my mind wandered over to the realm of DIY possibilities...

Teen Vogue keeps it simple with a great paint-and-brushstroke-DIY from designer Jason Wu; the final product...
Indie Art, How to make an Art Frame, Decor It Yourself

POSTED BY RAMON DESOUZA, APRIL 08 2008 02:08 PM | PERMALINK

Everyone wants an incredible art collection, but not many can afford it. This week we give you a DIY guide to Indie Art and create an ever-evolving display area with recycled materials. We take a glimpse into a viewer's art collection, and get a scientific quick tip.
SXSW Day 3 - Film Premier of Beautiful Losers, Thread Heads

POSTED BY RAMON DESOUZA, MARCH 12 2008 11:12 AM | PERMALINK

Threadheads attend the world premier of DIY Documentary Beautiful Losers and grab an exclusive interview with the films Director Aaron Rose.
Sh*t by Hilary Duff

POSTED BY KENDRA CUNNINGHAM, NOVEMBER 16 2007 02:54 PM | PERMALINK

Earlier this year, August 26th to be exact, Hilary Duff released her first line of DIY accessories to be exclusively sold in Michael's craft stores. Really. Well, thank you Hilary Duff. I've always felt that DIY lacked a face and leader in the celebrity community. Of course this line is aimed towards preteens and kids so it's marketed to anyone from the ages of like five to probably around sixteen. But twelve year olds can do more than iron and clip charms to bracelets. Her slogan is, DIY {Design...
Eco Friendly Clothing, Asheville NC, Fashion Designers, Thread Heads

POSTED BY LINDSEY CHEN, OCTOBER 26 2007 04:27 PM | PERMALINK

This week, the Thread Heads are heading to Asheville, NC to check out their art scene. They'll get a chance to speak with one of the Asheville designers as well as take a tour downtown Asheville and go to the many sustainable clothing stores.
- Ashley Page of Tegonia Designs
- Plasma's ThreadBanger Rap
- The Honey Pot (sorry no website...go in person:)
- Poutfits
- Recyclone
- Elliottelephant
- ThreadBanger YouTube Contest
Diy Screenprinting, Win Maker Fair Tickets, Thread Heads

POSTED BY , MAY 11 2007 10:00 AM | PERMALINK

D.I.Y. screen printing: Take a trip with us to our neighborhood screen printing shop to see how the pro's do it , then learn how to make your own prints from home. Also get a chance to win two tickets to this years Maker Faire in San Francisco.