Handmade goods come infused with the love of the person who made them, and this month we want to spotlight the work done by volunteers who have kept that love alive by completing the projects started by people who have passed away, all thanks to the Loose Ends Project. The Read more…
In a world that is, at times, too cynical and too focused on making things bigger and bigger, artist and advocate Dr. Willard Wigan reminds us that small things can matter, too. Using eyelashes, whiskers and even the hair from a fly, Willard creates incredibly tiny works of art on Read more…
Artist Rachel Spelling began creating tiny paintings on a color chart during the lockdown of 2020 and discovered a way of working that made her really, really happy. From large-scale murals to tiny swatches, art has the power to infuse delight, whimsy, care and self-reflection into our lives, and for Read more…
ARTivism, as taught and practiced by the nonprofit RuckusRoots, is using art to inspire powerful positive change in the world. This month we’re focusing our Nonprofit Spotlight on RuckusRoots, a Los Angeles based nonprofit that was founded by Christine Spehar after she had several discouraging experiences while volunteering for other Read more…
As you vacation at the beach this summer, just know that there are works of art lurking in the depths off Australia, where they can help stimulate new life! The Land Art movement has often been practiced by artists with a strong connection to the land, but artist Jason deCaires Read more…
We love art made with upcycled materials and this week’s Moment of Bliss celebrates the beautiful works made by Swedish artist William KW aka williambroidery. William’s profile labels his artworks as “trash embroidery” and the beautiful shapes and textures he is able to capture with his found materials are both Read more…
So many of us use spreadsheets to sort and store data, but Tatsuo Horiuchi uses them to make incredible art! While this isn’t a “new” story, we loved seeing his work and thought you would, too, especially with spring coming on strong these days! Check out the link below to Read more…
Lizzo wows Elmo with her skills on a one-of-a-kind cookie flute. Superstar Lizzo is not just a talented singer and all-around icon, she is also a very talented flute-player, or flautist. You may have seen the video of her historic moment playing a crystal flute that once belonged to James Read more…
More than a cover, this rendition of Blondie’s “Heart of Glass” by Inuktitut singer Elisapie takes an already gorgeous song and elevates it to a new level. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Hat tip: Rusty Blazenhoff at Boing Boing
The humble public library is a staple of American life, and one library in New Orleans located in a former mansion sets the bar for luxury libraries. In honor of this week’s Mardi Gras celebrations, our weekly feel-good Moment of Bliss turns to the Big Easy and one of its Read more…