totally different head, totally

I realized recently that it has been over six months since I last posted here... But in the past six months, I have found loads of new artists to post. So. Without further preamble, allow me to share with you the ceramic work of Natalia Gruszecka, a Polish "ceramic designer" who works from her studio, ENDEsign. Of all of the work in her Etsy shop, her doll head cups are my favorite.

She says of her cups' design: "This cup was made during my work in porcelain manufacture in Poland. One day I found this warehouse full of old plaster molds, nobody used for production anymore. Among many others I found this treasure: a mold used to produce porcelain heads for dolls decades ago. I was fascinated! I decided to give them a new life…."

I also really love her slab-built cups. They're so delicate and organic (not two things I often associate with slab-built pieces).

clean and simple

I love the simplicity of these slab built cups by Dawn Vachon

what a tease

Loving these "Drip Tease" and "Lip Tease" china pieces by British-Japanese designer Reiko Kaneko

devil in disguise

I desperately want this kitten candle designed by London-based Icelandic artist Thorunn Arnadottir

"The Devils Pet: A candle in the shape of a cute kitten shows it's more sinister devilish side when it has been lit. As the wax melts away the kitten's skeleton is revealed, with fire blazing in it's eyes, and eventually the ball of yarn by it's side on fire."

swoon

What I wouldn't give to own these pieces from Mulberry's Spring/Summer 2012 collection:

pretty little things

I don't often wear much jewelry (save for a silver band on my right ring finger), but when I came across the accessory site Bottica, I fell in love. From rings to necklaces and scarves to bags, Bottica offers a wonderfully wide variety of beautiful pieces. Here are some of my favorites.

F comme... designed by Fanny Dolhain

Yael & Tal by Yael Serfaty and Yal Salomon

Haoshi Design

Emilie Thomas

Selda Okutan

the illustration man

I have always loved the work of painter/illustrator Sam Weber. His work has such a fluid quality and the subject matter he depicts is beautifully dark.

art of darkness

I recently discovered Portland-based artist Julia Gfrorer during one of my many Etsy surfing adventures. While her illustrations are a little macabre, I find myself intensely attracted to her work. Purchase prints of her work here.