Another Alphabet

Stefana McClure

Irish artist, Stefana McClure, manipulates text and two-dimensional paper works into small scale sculptures by slicing them into thin strips and then rolling them into spheres. You can see more of her work at her gallery Josee Bienvenu (http://www.joseebienvenugallery.com/)

Mary Kanda

Following the simple tradition of tile mosaic, Mary Kanda has developed a similar process for making her mosaic jewelry. The work begins by forming a silver frame, a raised edge on a flat sheet of silver, that will contain the mosaic. Kanda fixes her colored glass beads in place with glue and tile grout that hardens to a strong and secure matrix. Recently, Mary has experimented with wax encaustic, which allows for even more variation in color. You can see more of her work at http://www.marykanda.com/.

Jenny Pollak

Beautiful and very painterly photos shot through foggy windows by Jenny Pollak. You can see more of her work at http://www.sararoneygallery.com.au/

Eva Kwong

Eva Kwong is the artist of these colorful and whimsical ceramic pieces. You can see more of her work at http://www.personal.kent.edu/~ekwong/.

Mark Khaisman

Artist Mark Khaisman’s medium of choice? Translucent brown packing tape on plexiglas. He layers several pieces of tape on Plexiglas panels to create these rustic illuminations with textures much like a knife painting with broad wide strokes

You can see more of his work at http://www.khaismanstudio.com/

Silvia Cordero Vega

This beautiful work is by Argentinian artist Silvia Cordero Vega. You can see more of her work at http://www.lacaligrafica.com/.

Susan Chin

"Susan Chin's inspirations derive from her experiences in her ordinary day--in the kitchen preparing food, at the workbench, walking in the woods. The sculptural forms and textures of the natural world all beckon for closer examination, and Chin is inspired by clever seedpods, a slug, or even the structure of a hair follicle. With 24 years of experience at the bench, Susan Chin fabricates pieces that are an expression of the world as she sees it." - The Artful Home

You can see more of her work at http://www.susanchin.com/.

I love this!

This fabulous illustration is by Renata Liwska. You can see more of her work at http://www.renataliwska.com/.

Turn Your Handwriting into a Font

YourFont is a free, web-based program that allows you to turn your handwriting into a font. Basically, all you have to do is: (1)Download their PDF template, (2) Write out your alphabet, (3) Scan and (4) Upload. Then just download the finished font . To have your own font, go to http://www.yourfonts.com/

Christian Faur

Artist Christian Faur uses wax crayons themselves as pixels to create imagery. You can find more of his work at http://www.christianfaur.com/

Diane Schroeder

"My abstractions of landscape include elements that also translate to life's experiences--light, lines, shapes, relationships of one color against another, and the textures that help describe subtleties and contrasts." - Diane Schroeder

Diane Schroeder has maintained oil paint as the basis of her art. The collage elements are saved pieces of papers that have touched the artist's life. She combines pencil, craypas, charcoal, metallic ink, gold leaf, and foils into an exploration of materials that resonate with viewers.

You can see more of her work at http://www.dianeschroederart.com/.

Mary Filapek and Lou Ann Townsend

Mary Filapek and Lou Ann Townsend are inspired by the awesome power and potential of the atom. Chemistry, cellular structure, DNA, mathematics, spirituality, the nature of reality, and our planetary travels provide their primary sources of fodder for color, form, and texture. The artists are drawn to exploring the void, that infinitesimal, space between breaths and atoms. Their patterns are inspired by the idea of language, the essence of communication. Cuneiform, African mud-cloth painting, Chinese characters, architectural drafting, and electronic schematics are all 'languages' that visually inspire them.The artists collaboratively design and produce jewelry in sterling silver inlayed with polymer clay. - The Artful Home

You can see more of their work at http://www.maryandlouann.com/.

Dirk Delbaere

These images are from Dirk Delbaere. You can find more of his work on his Flickr site.

Mike Wallace

"I have always found the color of glass and the way it uses light to be remarkable. There's also something amazing about imagining art and transforming it into a finished piece. Each piece feels like a member of the family." - Mike Wallace

You can see more of his work at http://www.mikewallace.net/.

Christy Klug

"In metal I have found a medium that I can sculpt, mark, and mold into beautifully organic and dramatic forms. I draw on my background in drawing, etching, glasswork, and painting to create wearable art that is both sensual and theatrical." - Christy Klug

You can see more of her work at http://www.christyklug.com/.

Jenne Giles

"Wool has a will of its own. I listen to it, learn what it will do and where it will go, coax it into new sculptural forms and painterly effects." - Jenne Giles

"When Jenne Giles began making wearable art, she sought a medium that could combine her love for painterly color, sculptural form, folk art, craft, and electrifying costume. All of this she found in felting.An ancient craft, felting uses hot water and soap to bind wool fibers together to form a durable fabric. For Jenne Giles, each piece is then worked by hand using rolling, scrubbing, pulling, and cutting to create the final sculptural scarf." - The Artful Home

Jack and Alice McLean

"The McLeans’s bronze and copper pieces are not cast. Each piece is individually bent and welded from thick, flat bronze plates. The tungsten-inert-gas arc-welding process allows the McLeans to produce work without the intervention of a foundry. Variations in the patina, patterns and glass beads allow for infinite variety. Tiles and boats may be arranged in any configuration, from individual pieces to large installations." - Katie Gingrass Gallery

You can see more of the McLean's work at http://www.mcleanbronze.com/. I am fortunate enough to own three of their amazing pieces.