exquisite inspiration...

if you've never seen any work by olaf hajek here a few pictures to whet your appetite. he is one of my most favorite artists ever! he possesses that ability to speak in images as well as color and to create works that speak to people the world over. for more visit his website olafhajek.com

saturation!

i adore color....it is music to my eyes.....here is a fun place i found to explore color on a different level.... check it out here on wikipedia: list of colors 
a little preview...having picked some of my favorites,of course!

food for thought!

as a hummus lover i was delighted to see this fun food idea on the poppytalk blog! and i have to share a tasty variation to try when making your hummus....add an avacado to the blend! delicious!!!

Idea from June's Chatelaine. Crudites Jars with Hummus! Brilliant! (Food photography by Michael Alberstat, food styling by Claire Stubbs).

 

sharing time...

whether or not a person considers themselves to be an artist ...most people do practice some form of self-expression. if so...this article (and some of his fabulous artwork too! go here----philintheblanks.com) is insightful + delightful. enjoy ;)

philintheblanks--things i wish i'd learned in art school