Discovered this artist’s work in Harrods recently and it’s colourful photo realistic style caught my eye! Sarah Graham is an exciting artist who creates fantastic fun work with subjects such as sweets & candy plus one of my favourite subjects VW camper vans, amoungst other themes to cheer up any room! Another painting to add to my wish list

On a recent trip to Bristol I found and purchased this postcard by Artist Alison Black. (although I would have loved the full sized print!)

Manhattan 52 - By Alison Black

Manhattan 52
91cm x 61cm – mixed media on board

http://www.bocco.co.uk/manhattan52.html

The Chrysler building is by far my favourite NY building – in this painting it stands out so beautifully against the patchwork of other colourful buildings which combine to make the Manhattan skyline.

Bristol - Alison Black

Bristol
91cm x 61cm – mixed media on board

http://www.bocco.co.uk/bristol.html

I love this image too of Bristol, it shows my favourite view – the colourful painted houses appear stacked up along the river side with the Clifton Suspension Bridge in the distance.

Alison Black www.bocco.co.uk

Forget The Recession & Get Some Inspiration!

Art Ireland;

Paintings / Sculpture / Photography / Prints

On at RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.

Open: 14-16 November 08

Further Details Online Art Ireland

Kildare Village is hosting”A Season Of Sundays” an exhibition of this season’s best GAA images captured by official photographers Sportsfile.

Went into Dublin on a sunny afternoon and visited sebastianguinnessgallery. The show was full of mad and vibrant street art and graffiti inspired art in a variety of media. The piece i like most was called “It’s not a laughing matter” by Joe Black, because of the way the image was created out of ball bearings.

I’ve always loved type and this piece definatley stands out!

sebastianguinnessgallery.com/site/exhibitions

But what i love the most about this type of art is it make you think when does graffitti become art….? personally i love most street art in all it’s forms, and it’s funny to think that art which started off controversially on the streets now sells for loads of cash in galleries!

(See my own photos of Bansky – probably the most famous street artist at the moment)

Anyway it’s worth popping in for a look atthis work and their next exhibtion is called “The Art of Chess” and starts 12th September.

Next time i pop into Temple Bar i plan to check out Versus http://www.turtlehead.ie/blog/ i hear they are selling threadless t-shirts who i am already i a fan of …………..

A recent shopping trip took me to Kildare Outlet Shopping Village, which is great for a few brand name bargains but also at the moment there is a small exhibition of work called Heart & Soles Irish designer and artist Nina Divito.
The Paintings are fun & funky paintings of gorgeous shoes, perfect for any glam girl!

Click Here For Information
Free Admission – But you’ll prob spend some monies on bargain shopping!!!