Art and Fashion

The spark for this treasury started with the blue jelly fish painting and yellow head band  the other selections are from my favorite artists and artisans in the Etsy community.  As always the treasury feels like a sixteen piece art puzzle.  You put images together and bingo its completed. I enjoy seeing a collective of other peoples creative works.

Two Eyes, Two Ears, and a Mouth (Portraits)

This Fine Art Friday collection celebrates contemporary portraits.  What I enjoy is the diversity of genre, size, and medium.  Each one of these artists had an idea regarding a portrait/face and made it their own creative statement.


Updates and News:
I found an art team on Etsy that celebrates small format art.  An SFA is no larger than 14" square but carries a visual punch.  You can see some examples in the above collection


A couple of new followers, thanks so much for the support, here are their links to see their latest work:


Jennizart
Dixsterlingdesigns

Artistic Variety

This homage/treasury highlights the diverse artists, artisans, and some team leaders of the Etsy community....  The genre's differ from abstract modern paints, realistic still life, photography, ceramics, statement jewelry and advice on business.  These works all have a special voice.

Expressive Drawing

This collection is my appreciation of pencil and graphite inspired works of art. These original drawings are a wonderful variety of contemporary and traditional art drawing. I think the richness and patina of these works add to the subject matter, graphite pencils are a beautiful medium.

Along the same theme I've included upcycled/repurposed pencil home decor. It's fun looking at beautiful work...

Fiber Art Collection

The focus of this treasury/collection is felt and the creative methods this fiber is utilized in art works...

The Creative Spirit

Art Connection Treasury

“The object isn't to make art, it's to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable.” ― Robert Henri

Some how an artist will connect with their creative spirit and communicate their feelings in a two dimensional way. Sometimes the journey is difficult but the process is always what keeps the artist going....

The above collection sampling is a great example of the creative spirit you'll discover on Etsy.

Southwest Memories

The Southwest Memories treasury was triggered by this wonderful photograph my friend sent me. You can see in the photo nature is in charge and beautiful. After thinking about past adventures in Arizona and Utah I decided to put this treasury together:



The southwest landscape is majestic and the artists and artisans capture that beauty plus the traditions in jewelry and leather. The paintings have a beautiful weight and power. I also enjoy the abstract paintings non-traditional expression that captures the southwest….

Nature in the desert, mountains, or sea seems to ground me and that’s a wonderful feeling. I feel grateful to live in a place where nature is close. Most of the artists in the treasury are either part of the Finding Fine Art Team or Native American Forum on Etsy.

Original Pen and Ink Paintings

I enjoy pen and ink paintings, I created a treasury of this expressive medium... The strokes of these art works are expressive and beautiful.

Do You Paint What You Dream?

I think the above collection of work has many artist's dreams. I know of artists that have journals by their bed side and write down insights and inspirations after sleeping. It's a great concept and tool. I keep more of a folder of inspiration and ideas...

I Need a Little Sol II

On a Monday everyone needs a little sun. I like the combination of different art forms in this treasury. The representational art, abstract paintings plus mid-century bench seem to go well together...

"Find It"

When it comes to beautiful art and accessories,you just have to "find it, love it, and buy it. These finds are some of my favorites....

Lets Stroll Over to "The First Friday Art Walk"

One of my favorite events on Etsy is the First Friday Art Walk sponsored by the Art Walk Etsy Team.

The featured treasury is just a small example of the teams beautiful work.

Mexican Folk Art: "Day of The Dead" Gallery

“The Day of The Dead” is a celebration and memorial of friends and loved ones that have passed away. What a great idea and tribute to family and friends... This tradition has roots in the Mexican culture.

I think the artists have captured the spirit of the theme with thoughtfulness and some humor. Although the images are dramatic, I appreciate the sentiment of remembering love ones...

Representional vs. Non-Representational Art Treasury

When curating this treasury I wanted strong examples of representational and non-representational art with splashes of color. These artists and artisans have taken different methods and styles to arrive at their vision. It appears to me that they all hit their mark in their own way.

Black and Blue Expressions Art Treasury

Most of my personal small format paintings lean toward the impressionistic to realistic/traditional but I see the joy and appreciate many different genres of creativity.

This treasury is an example of different mediums and styles that appear to flow together. Textiles, glass, geometric jewelry, prints, expressive abstracts, watercolor, drawing, silk paintings, and vintage prints share the same space beautifully. I think these artists and artisans communicate a wonderful vitality that can't be denied.

"Your Art Work Doesn't Have to Match"

Prior to curating this treasury I remembered an art history teacher saying “art does not have to match.” The focus should be on the beauty and honesty of the art work and how it makes you feel.

The collection is made up of realistic art, abstract paintings, non-representational art, collage, beautiful jewelry, accessories and a delicately beautiful cowl. The thread that holds them together is they can all stand alone as interesting and beautiful work.

I suppose that's something I have to remember and strive for in my own work. Thanks for letting me share now I'm off to paint...

Nature's Sea Colors Treasury by JC Strong

I've walked the shore and found sea glass tumbled by the ocean. The blues and greens are beautiful. While curating this treasury I thought of those beautiful colors in the sea.

Abstract Emotions

These artists have done a wonderful job of expressing their emotions in art.

Art Inspired by Birds and Raptors

I'm a member of a variety art teams on Etsy and I often post Etsy Art Treasuries and assume everyone knows what I'm discussing. A friend of mine asked me, what is a treasury? The following is a little information regarding treasuries and my motivation.

An Etsy Treasury is a "member-curated shopping gallery comprised of lists of items. Lists contain 16 items. Members can feature their favorite items, items selected on a theme or whatever they like...."

My treasuries are usually a mix of my favorite art works of fellow team members and new artists. (Click the links on the above treasury and you'll see details regarding each artwork)

I approach a treasury as a creative process. I focus on a theme, find images that are creative, and then mix different genres of art to create a cohesive theme.... Hopefully this mix gels and will highlight the artist and promote the arts.

Candy For Your Walls=Fine Art Friday

It's Fine Art Friday and I thought I'd celebrate by posting this treasury. This work is a celebration of art in different mediums and styles.

I have eclectic tastes that run from realism, impressionism and non-representational art. The main ingredient is the inner connection. The art can be recognisable or not but if a bridge is made between you and the work its magical...