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The Photography of Brent Cline

You know a funny thing can happen to people that you grew up with especially in school. In life, we usually lose touch and we all wonder what ever happened to them? Did they succeed in what they were best at in school? Did they achieve the things they were after?

Well after 20 years one person who I went to school with turned out to be a truly professional commercial and editorial photographer.

Brent Cline’s photography rolls through the Equestrian life here in Aiken but also my favorite subject which is roadside dilapidated farm homes.

Although his work just doesn’t end there, I am sure you will see the beauty that he sees through the lens.

Cline Design Website
http://cline-design.blogspot.com/

The Art of Leonid Afremov

I tried different techniques during my career, but I especially fell in love with painting with oil and palette-knife. Every artwork is the result of long painting process; every canvas is born during the creative search; every painting is full of my inner world. Each of my paintings brings different mood, colors and emotions. I love to express the beauty, harmony and spirit of this world in my paintings. My heart is completely open to art. Thus, I enjoy creating inspired and beautiful paintings from the bottom of my soul. Each of my artworks reflects my feelings, sensitivity, passion, and the music from my soul. True art is alive and inspired by humanity. I believe that art helps us to be free from aggression and depression.

Currently my art is being collected all over the world. There are many pleased collectors in USA, Israel, Italy, France, England, Spain, Norvay, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other countries. Presently it is just enough to type my name in an internet search engine to discover the value and magnificence of my Art.

Leonid Afremov’s Official Site
http://www.afremov.com/

Leonid Afremov Wikipedia entry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonid_Afremov

How To Make Newspaper Seedling Pots

I tried the drinking glass newspaper pots (too big), the origami newspaper pots (too big and had to think too hard), and the toilet roll paper pots (good but didn’t start collecting soon enough). So, duh, I just made tiny versions of the drinking glass pots with (don’t tell anyone) a little piece of tape per pot. Very easy and I risk insulting everyone’s intelligence here by posting a how-to, but Ivory assured me that I should do it anyway, so here it is:

Little House in the Suburbs Article on Newspaper Seedling Pots
http://www.littlehouseinthesuburbs.com/2009/02/newspaper-seedling-pots.html

Cardboard Love (in a Digital World) Website

JH says, “I never really intended for these little bits of cardboard to be a big deal, but the response has been both surprising and uplifting.

In general, I am a pretty negative person. This project has been a chance for me to focus on the positive for a change.

Some people like these, some think they are lame, to each his or her own.

I’m just glad to have someone in my life that makes me not afraid to be lame.”

Cardboard Love Website
http://www.cardboardlove.com/

The Art of Valery Milovic

Most of the Broken Toyland characters came to life in the late 90′s and early 00′s. A lot of it started with my series, Weeds. The visuals have to do with my love of the past… vintage toys, cartoons and such. Then came the rag dolls, patchwork bunnies and others. Broken Toyland is comprised of many endearing characters. It’s base is in behavior, emotion, situation and imperfection. While Bunny very often has a smoke or a drink (or both) in hand, this is not what’s being promoted. There’s much more going on than what might be first assumed at first glance. The anesthetics symbolize something else.

The name, Broken Toys, was inspired by the book, The Velveteen Rabbit. Read it if you haven’t. It’s beautifully touching.

I read the book every so often. And in early 2000, inspired the Broken Toys Series. The sketches started and evolved to many characters. Some of which haven’t even be introduced yet.

Valery Milovic has a beautiful mind and it is truly displayed in her work.

Broken Toy Land Website
http://www.brokentoyland.com