Category Archives: Etsy Find

Kiva Ford

July 18, 2016 12:02 AM \

KivaFordThe miniature glass pieces first attracted us to the work of Virginia -based glass artist, Kiva Ford. A scientific glass blower by trade he designs one-of-a-kind glass instruments used for specific laboratories. In his studio he creates sculptures, glass vessels, miniatures and other creations crafted entirely by hand. The influence of mythology, history and science is evident in many of his artistic endeavors. In an interview with The Daily Mini he has this advoce for beginning artists:

“Make exceptional work! Make things that no one has ever seen before. Be innovative. Don’t get discouraged if your work doesn’t sell right away. Think about the long game. Remember, you do this because you love it, not because you are trying to make tons of money. Give yourself permission to be creative and to make what is in your head, even if you think it might not be received well. And also, make exceptional work!!!”

You can see more of his work on his website, Facebook, Instagram and Etsy.

Images: Courtesy of Kiva Ford.

Posted in: Etsy Find, Glass

Gosia Herba

May 30, 2016 12:02 AM \

GosiaHerbaWe love the illustrations of Polish illustrator Gosia Herba but we’re focusing today on her sketches for her simplicity in approach and her unusual angular proportions. On an interview with Eye on Design (AIGA) she says this about her work:

“Illustration is my whole life,” she states. “I know that sounds banal, but it’s true. I draw everyday. I wake up at 8:30 a.m. and at 9:00 a.m. I start my work. My day usually ends at 8:00 p.m., though sometimes I work until midnight.”

“Experiments with media are an important stage of my work process. Each technique influences the style and character of the image. My favorite medium is gouache paint. I like its velvet-like color,” Herba explains. “I also use ink, paper cut-outs, and Ecoline. When working on illustration for magazines, I often use a graphic tablet.”

You can follow her on Behance, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram and purchase her prints and paintings on Etsy.

Images: Courtesy of Gosia Herba.

Posted in: Etsy Find, Illustration

Eried

May 6, 2016 12:02 AM \

Eried-JewelryEri Dimitriadi is a full-time architect and self-taught jewelry designer from Athens, Greece. Her collection sold under the brand name, Eried, is a combination of delicate beads made from polymer clay, precious stones and silver. She writes that she likes mixing different materials and tries to make all her creations have a progressive flow. In her own words these pieces are “flowers born out of stone”.

You can follow her on Facebook and purchase her designs on Etsy.

Images: Courtesy of Eried.

Posted in: Etsy Find, Handcrafted, Jewelry
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