The Shoebox

a collection of intangibles and inspirations

JASPER JOHNS (American, born 1930)

I admit, I don’t know much about him or why he painted what he did.  Sometimes I just like things because I like them.  And here is why I like Jasper Johns and his work:

I love his use of color and the simplicity of his subject matter.  He paints pictures of  numbers and iconic imagery/symbols—and they are amazing.  Who would have thought you could get away with that?  There is something in his paint application and layering that makes me want to get better as an artist myself.  He’s able to create hard edges with soft nuances.  In a world where art is so complicated and over-analyzed, it’s refreshing to see Jasper Johns’ creations.

The inspiring work of Andrew Fletcher.  I’ve been following his blog for a couple of years now and got the chance to meet & chat with him at the Columbus Arts Festival over the weekend.  His landscape paintings are beautiful.  He is one of my favorite artists.  Seriously.  Check him out: http://www.andrewclairfletcher.com/

The inspiring work of Andrew Fletcher.  I’ve been following his blog for a couple of years now and got the chance to meet & chat with him at the Columbus Arts Festival over the weekend.  His landscape paintings are beautiful.  He is one of my favorite artists.  Seriously.  Check him out:

http://www.andrewclairfletcher.com/

I’ve been enjoying this site for a few months.  I just won a sweet handmade bow tie through a giveaway they held.  Can’t wait to wear it and post a pic.  Check them out: http://www.themidwestyle.com/

I’ve been enjoying this site for a few months.  I just won a sweet handmade bow tie through a giveaway they held.  Can’t wait to wear it and post a pic.  Check them out:

http://www.themidwestyle.com/

1989 started it all.

1989 started it all.

(Source: piccsy.com, via kaiiiiiiiiitlyn-deactivated2011)

Sometimes I wear an apron when I’m creating artwork.  If I had the cash I’d get one like this. 

http://www.apronandbag.com/

Really enjoyed this film.  Interesting story and beautiful cinematography.  The soundtrack is also amazing.

Really enjoyed this film.  Interesting story and beautiful cinematography.  The soundtrack is also amazing.

I have no fear of making changes, destroying the image, etc., because the painting has a life of its own.

—Jackson Pollock

Cool concept. Brings back memories of watching this movie with my dad and brothers.

Cool concept. Brings back memories of watching this movie with my dad and brothers.

Jackson Pollock in his studio.  Jealous.

Jackson Pollock in his studio.  Jealous.

The world continues to spin because of artists like Dalton Ghetti and his carved pencils.

The world continues to spin because of artists like Dalton Ghetti and his carved pencils.

It’s made of WOOD?!?  Want it.

It’s made of WOOD?!?  Want it.

I love the bright colors paired with the raw, natural wood.  Wish I would have thought of this first.

I love the bright colors paired with the raw, natural wood.  Wish I would have thought of this first.

Cowboys. Something I made that we put in my son’s room.

Cowboys. Something I made that we put in my son’s room.

Dinosaurs! Something I made that we put in my son’s room.

Dinosaurs! Something I made that we put in my son’s room.

My (former) bike.

My (former) bike.