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We Experts are always on the lookout for new (or at least new-to-us) artists over whose work we can swoon. This time it’s David Fullarton. Fullarton’s art celebrates the banality of daily life, interpersonal communication and modern culture with obsessive humor and observational wit. He plays with context and gives simple phrases new meaning through their juxtaposition with unexpected imagery. Charts and graphs that embody uncomfortable silences and compulsive criticism? Passive-aggressive faux bulletin-board messages? Notebooks filled with intimate trivialities and ephemera? Miscellany, words and understated colors? Count me in. Originally from Scotland, Fullarton lives in San Francisco (!) with his wife and kids. I love so much of Fullarton’s work that it’s difficult for me to pare it down to fit in a post, so enjoy more pieces after the jump.
Intrigued? Here’s LOTS more! Continue reading David Fullarton Happy New Year! In honor of new year’s resolutions, the first Etsy Schmetsy of 2010 is inspired by all who are turning over a new leaf.
Row 1: Leaf Wall Wear in Vintage Metal Frame by neawear; Leaf ID Memory Game Set by thewhimsytree Row 2: Petite Gold Vermeil Geranium Leaf Earrings by irisjewelrydesign; 09.01.09 Original Botanical Mixed Media by thepairabirds; Brondby Everyday Purse by ikabags Row 3: Deer Leaf Wooden Wall Hanging by Smilingmoon; Chestnut Large Hand Embroidered Original Wall Art by HAREandDRUM Row 4: Leafs Print by dekanimal; Large Gold Skeleton Leaf Earrings by roundabout ‘Tis the season for holiday parties aplenty, so this week’s Etsy Schmetsy is dedicated to festive functions and swinging soirées!
Row 1: Vintage Scalloped Fabric Garland by Sweet Jessie; Vintage Silver Rim Numbered Glasses from The Sunday Times Market Row 2: Moroccan Mint Tissue Poms by Prost to the Host; Dancing Limited Edition Print by Matte Stephens Row 3: Origami Kusudama as a Lighted Lantern by Orange Guppy; Cherry Blossom Cupcake Stand by Whitney Smith; Snowflake Slip-On Coasters in Holiday Colors by Dimmalimm Home Row 4: Snowflake Place Cards by Timeless Paper; Pretty Papercut Lanterns by Hannah Nunn This week’s Etsy Schmetsy is devoted to our dear little friend, the bee.
Row 1: Bee Gurumi Crochet Pattern by Luvly Gurumi; Bee 25 Original Oil Painting by Roz Art; Honeybee Screenprint by Jason Hill Design Row 2: Zinnias and Bees by unitedthread; Honey Bee Felt Brooch by she rides the lion; Honey Gold 2 Necklace by J2Jewelry Row 3: Sweet Hive Earrings by AchAchLiebling; Sweet Bee Original Oil Painting by ModernSky; Plush BumbleBee by BombusLane  One comment Tags: bee, bumble bee, etsy, honey bee, honeycomb | Category: Crafty things, Etsy Schmetsy, Things we want In honor of the season, this week’s Etsy Schmetsy is inspired by el Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead or All Souls’ Day), with a special tribute to these fantastic Star Wars calaveras gocco serigraphs by Mis Nopales Art (first row). First Row: Star Couple, Chewbacca Calavera and Ewok Calaveras Limited Edition Gocco Serigraphs by Mis Nopales Art Row 2: X-Large Blank Sugar Skulls by Licorice Tree; Day of the Dead Kitty Large Magnet by Illustrated Ink; Ignacio Dia de los Muertos Painted Gourd Calaca Skull Wall Ornament by Ay Mujer Row 3: Dia del Muerto Cookies by FunFavors; Small Bright-Colored Skull Garland by Raw Bone Studio Row 4: Mini Day of the Dead Shrine Magnet by krakenmosaics; Dia de los Muertos Skull and Rose Necklace by Sparklynn; Let’s Dance Skull Fiesta Gift Tags by wearwolf Row 5: Cupid Muerte Dead Reindeer by Carmela Jay; The Little Skeleton and Coffin of Mr. Felix R. Schmidt by WalkerWorld; Dia de los Presidentes Muertos Linocut by Monstrous Industries 4 comments Tags: calaveras, day of the dead, dia de los muertos, etsy, sugar skulls | Category: Etsy Schmetsy, Things we want One day I saw a red fox walking across the road. He stopped to look at me and we had a little moment (I took it as a good omen). Please enjoy these foxy finds from Etsy, in homage to my fox friend.
Row 1: Red Fox Print by Berkley Illustration; Winter Fox Original Wall Hanging by mummysam; Fox and Hare Print by traceface Row 2: Butterscotch Tweed Fox by Sleepy King; The Duke Of NY Riding His Bike Print by matteart Row 3: Mook with Fox Mask by ilovegreyskies; Little Red Fox – OOAK Needle Felted Plush by Magpie Felts; Fennec Fox Hand Embroidery Wall Hanging by muchodesign Row 4: Foxy Fiddler Hand-Printed Letterpress Mini Calendar for 2010 by YeeHaw; Aiden the Red Fox by Nonesuch Garden; F Fox Embroidery Pattern by penguin & fish Row 5: Fox Print by e.soule; Fox Chubbikin by erin ellis I think I speak for all of The Experts when I say that we LOVE school. Since it’s that time of year again, here is an Etsy Schmetsy to get you back in the schooltime swing of things.
Row 1: One Inch Ruler Necklace by Chrys Designs Jewelry; Mini Pocketbook by hooray design shop Row 2: Vintage School Globe from Nellie Loves Vintage; Rustic Maple Log Pencil Holder by Made in the Hudson Valley Row 3: Vintage Metal Lunch Box and Thermos Set from ShaneLilyRain; Green Apple Earrings from Belle’s Booty Row 4: Funny Animal Bag by Ployly Mingzy Bb; Japanese School Uniform by Blythe Kingdom Row 5: Pencil Pouch in Blue with Two Pockets by aylla; Geographie Vintage 1939 French School Book from petit vintage Everybody’s just trying to make it in this crazy world: robots and aliens alike. Here are a few Etsy finds inspired by the mechanized marvels and their wacky ways.
Row 1: Big Blocker Wooden Robot From Reclaimed Wood by William Dohman; Land of Cupcakes by ouou; My New Robot Set of 3 Prints by fall down tree Row 2: Robot Illustration by LMNOPrint; Biking Robot Embroidery by Naomi Cayne Row 3: Sock Monkey Robot Plush Toy by Black Bird Fashion; Robot Pirate by chicalookate; Robot Anton Android Crochet Pattern by DesignShop Row 4: “You’re a lunatic with a madman’s dream of a milk-proof robot.” by Ryan Abegglen; Robot Man in Plaid by Mimi Kirchner; Robot Alphabet (Alphabot) by Bold & Noble
I’m sure some of you have already seen this, as it’s over 35 years in the making. For roughly 3000 hours over those 35 years, artist Scott Weaver has been working on “Rolling Through the Bay,” an incredible 9-foot kinetic sculpture of San Francisco and Muir woods, created in painstaking detail out of nothing but toothpicks and Elmer’s glue. The sculpture, which is currently on display at the California State Fair, is not only an amazing representation of the city, but it’s also essentially a Rube Goldberg contraption: ping pong/antenna balls twist and turn through a series of mazes running throughout the landscape. More pictures, facts and photo credits about this unbelievable piece after the jump. Continue reading City of 100,000 toothpicks One comment Tags: kinetic sculpture, Rube Goldberg, san francisco, Scott Weaver, state fair, toothpicks | Category: Art, Things we like We Experts are big into tea. Hot tea, iced tea, sweet tea, high tea, tea parties—you name it, we love it. We’re enamored of the pageantry, the accoutrements and—of course—the drink itself. Please enjoy our Etsy homage to this lovely aromatic beverage.
Row 1: Green Tea with Lichen by weegreenspot; Tea Anyone Teapot Cross Stitch Pattern by andwabisabi; Vanilla Rooibos Loose Tea by ruaTEA Row 2: Vintage Blue Floral Teacup Candle by Alice Gabb; Fancy a Brew Tea Towel by MrPS; Teacup Ring by The Lovely Teaspoon Row 3: Hello Tree Cup Card by Amy Blackwell; Volatile Tea (Original Drawing) by Racheal Anilyse; A Mad Tea-Party by Isabella’s Art Row 4: Pinky Pinky Tea Cup Soy Wax Candle by TwilightSpells; Silver Tiny Whimsical Teapot Ring by A.N. Original Jewelry; Mini Wall Hanging Clock by decoylab Row 5: Springtime Print by Tummy Mountain
One comment Tags: etsy, tea, tea party, teacup, teapot | Category: Crafty things, Etsy Schmetsy, Things we like |
 
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