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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

The Art of Greg Brotherton

With a passion for all types of design, Greg has built a diverse and successful career. As a designer, illustrator, sculptor, and CG animator, he has had critical acclaim, been featured in international art magazines, and is sought after for everything from product design to feature film animation. Link

Thanks Amy!

The Artfull Bras Project

Members of Quilters of South Carolina have created one-of-a-kind bras for Breast Cancer Awareness. The exhibit consists of forty-nine original works of art which are unique, entertaining, humorous, and beautiful to make the public aware of breast cancer, to memorialize those lost to the disease, and to honor survivors.

This exhibit will tour SC until Oct ’09 at which time individual Artfull Bras will be auctioned and the proceeds donated to the Best Chance Network, a program to provide care and treatment of uninsured women across the state who are diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancer.

The bras come prepared for display on their own hangers and are available for exhibit across the state of South Carolina. The exhibit is available until October of 2009. Link

Thanks Anita!

How To Make A Literary Clock

Super easy project, make a book into a clock. Perfect for a child’s bedroom–use a storybook. Or the kitchen–use a cookbook. Link