Irresistible Etsy Shops: Part II

Here's my next batch of Etsy items!

Dyche Designs

 

 The prettiest skull I ever did see.

Gadget Gear

 I don't even own an iPhone, but this is my favorite kind of Poptart <3

 Crafterall

 

 Simply gorgeous.

Zukzuk

 Oh jeez. Overwhelmingly cute.

Carrot Fever

That's right.  I saved the best for last :)

Enjoy the items in these shops? 
Be sure to check out Irresistible Etsy Shops: Part I

5 Fabulous Colored Pencil Artists

It's artists like these that remind me that any media can produce profound works of art.  Who knew that those colored pencils you used for coloring maps in middle school could so accurately capture a portrait or articulate true expressionism?  These are just a handful of some of the amazing art created by colored pencils.

Monday Morning by Kevin Yaun

Capt. Tut by Mike Russell

Kiss Under Glass by Lori Garner

Abbybird by Tommy Hunt

Breathless by Elizabeth Patterson

Title My Painting - Win $10 Utrecht Gift Card

I'm so terrible about calling my paintings "Untitled" because I can not come up with anything that really fits.  It seems like I either know right away what to title my piece, or it never comes at all.

This is where you come in.

Comment with a title for my painting below, and if I pick your suggestion, you will receive a $10 gift card to Utrecht.  That's it.  Easy peezy.

Contest runs until January 31st.  I will announce the winner on February 1st.  Thanks, and good luck!

Sharpie Markers as an Art Form

There's something so pleasing about the boldness of Sharpie markers.  Drawing with a Sharpie is so much fun because the markers slide so crisply over the paper and create such a marvelous contrast with their permanent dark color.  Of course, it could just be the fumes emitting from the ink that influence your giddiness, but either way... Sharpie markers are way fun.

These are some drawings I've done over the years with Sharpie markers.  I hope you'll be inspired to try it yourself!

10 Artists That Will Give You a Toothache

Mmm... sugar.  I love it when an artist captures that mouthwatering image of sinfully sweet delicacies.  Enjoy these scrumptious artworks.

Candy Apple by Kristine Kainer 

Birthday Cake by John Vander Stelt

 

Ice Cream Sundae by Jason Castillo

Sprinkled Donut by Abbey Ryan

Pie by Karen Fincannon

Pastry from Strik  by Jos van Riswick

 Rainbow Sprinkle Ice Cream Cone by D Sharon Pruitt

Waffle by Martha Friedman

Cupcake by Craig Stephens

 

Stacked by Leelu and Piggy

Pigs in Art

Who doesn't love pigs?  A certain element of humor is connected with the roly-poly oinkers, and you can't help smiling when you see them depicted in art (at least I can't).

PIGGY by Susan Van Sant

Pig Family Portrait by Dale Ziemianski

Medieval Pig Slaughter by Unknown

South Korean sculpture, photo credited to Jinho.Jung on flickr

The Piggy Bank by mtungate 

The Talented Dancing Pigs Wood Silhouette by mountainbrook

Irresistible Etsy Shops: Part I

*Note - I will be writing a series of blog entries featuring an item from my 5 favorite Etsy shops at the moment.  There is no rhyme or reason to my picks- just stores that I find delightful!

ThePinkNinja

Ramen Noodles change pouch.  Need I say more?

sweetrice

 Retro coasters with built in snack trays.  Absolutely lovely.

MandarinMoon

 

 Polymer decorated flask.  This one's actually custom made for someone, but every item in this Etsy shop is equally stunning.

missdanceypants

 

 

I kinda have a thing for polymer.  This ACEO is so fun!

RainbowSweetStitch

 

 Yes.