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Dec

Miniature Food That Looks Good Enough to Eat

by Janine Boylan on December 19, 2013

Gingerbread house: miniature food with attention to detail. (© Shay Aaron)

Miniature gingerbread house necklace
© Shay Aaron

Shay Aaron’s Attention to Detail

Miniature food craftsman, Shay Aaron. (© Shay Aaron)

Miniatures craftsman, Shay Aaron
© Shay Aaron

Israeli craftsman Shay Aaron creates tiny clay food replicas with amazing attention to detail. Below he answers questions about his creative process.

How did you start making miniature food? 

It’s been over 10 years since I started to “play” with polymer clay, the main material of my miniature pieces.  Read more...

 

The World's Art & Design

12

Dec

1 Sketchbook + 2 Artists = The Art of Sharing

by Meredith Mullins on December 12, 2013

Dragon lady, creative expression from Mica and Myla Hendricks showing the art of sharing and collaboration (Drawing © Mica and Myla Hendricks)

Creative Collaboration: Shore
© Mica and Myla Hendricks

Creative Expression from a Dynamic Duo

“If you can’t share, we might have to take it away from you.”

These are words of wisdom that many parents use to teach youngsters the fine art of sharing.

However, in this story, the wisdom came from an unexpected source. The insight was offered by a 4-year-old.

The young artist—Myla—was eyeing her mother’s new sketchbook, with its rich inviting paper, perfect for inspiring colorful drawings.

“Can I draw in it too, Mama?” Myla was getting excited.

Artist mom Mica Hendricks was enjoying the new treasure, sketching some of her signature faces (personalities that combined the best elements of movie stills, Maurice Sendak, and RJ Crumb). She wasn’t too interested in sharing.

“If you can’t share, we might have to take it away from you.” Her daughter’s tone was serious. The ultimate guilt trip. What was a mother to do?

 Read more...

 

The World's Art & Design

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Nov

New Views of City Blocks

by Janine Boylan on November 28, 2013

New views of city blocks (©James McNabb)

© James McNabb

What is this creation from woodworking artist James McNabb?

A musical instrument?

A child’s toy?

A paper organizer?  Read more...

 

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