Vintage Indie

The Daily Swank - Bicycle Art

Did I tell you about the gorgeous vintage bike I landed last year? Complete with it's original basket, I was in a dreamy state of bliss for the last few months of warm air. I really do need to show it to you. Today's Daily swank reminded me of my bike and reminded me I need to get it out of storage, it's almost riding time!

I recently spoke with the artist Taliah Lempert behind these paintings about what made her decide to start painting bicycles in the first place.

"My paintings of bicycles are a long term project in it’s 12^th year.It started when I began commuting by bike and fell in love with mine.My bike was so awesome I couldn’t help but make it the subject. Then I started painting my friend’s bikes and it grew from there.

 

Painting pictures of bicycles satisfies what I want to say. Structurally beautiful and symbolically positive, I love how a bicycle relates to the figure & exploring what each is specifically the person who rides it.

Most bikes I paint are, or have been, used daily for transportation,messenger work and/or for racing. They are worn and customized uniquely, being at once a specific bike and a collective symbol of empowerment.

Most of the bikes in my pictures are vintage, I like painting used bikes."

To see more of Taliah's work visit her online gallery.
To see her work in person visit Dream Wheels May 2-23 2008 Opening reception: May 2nd 5-8:30pm.

You can also find her most Sundays at Brooklyn Flea 10am-5pm Starting April 6, 2008

The Daily Swank - Through the Viewfinder

If you only knew about my slight addiction to photography and ecspecially photography "Through the Viewfinder". Maybe I'm just out of the loop in photography land, but it seems as this style is showing it's face more and more, which is a really good thing for me, but not my pocketbook. Today's Daily Swank is one of my favorites, there were so many beautiful images to choose from but I narrowed it down to some of the more antique shots.

Appreciating antique and vintage bottles are something that I'm sure a lot of the vintage lovers out there do. I've seen some pretty amazing collection and seen them popping up in interior design everywhere. What a better way to work them into your home than with this gorgeous Antique Bottle Print from ScarletBeautiful2.

As I pluck away the weeds in my flower beds and garden I have dreams of gorgeous flowers blooming everywhere. This Garden Pail Print is a dream in itself and would make a perfect addition to my bedroom, is there such a thing as cluttered walls?

Head over to ScarletBeautiful2 for an amazing look "Through the Viewfinder"

The Daily Swank - Art with a taste for Nostalgia

I stumbled upon this artist today who has a fabulous line of art and with just the right amount of vintage nostalgia.

Head over to Can You Hear Me for more of their wonderful original artwork and prints.

VI Headliner - Glitter and Grunge

Vintage Indie's Featured sponsor Glitter and Grunge is back with a special announcement and a look at a couple more artists from their wonderful site.

Vintage Indie - Any special announcements, upcoming events coming up?

Glitter and Grunge -  We are partnering with Handmade Parade this spring to offer a whole new side to the artists co-op. We'll be introducing a pattern and kit site where our members can sell their original patterns and create kits for people to make their own versions of some of our members signature items. DIY is such a phenomenon right now. Our customers not only enjoy buying finished pieces by our members, they want to be a part of the creations. They want to get their hands dirty and create along with us and we want to help them.

Handmade Parade has been a regional craft fair in Sacramento, but now we are going to be taking the craft fair to the next level and in the next year or so we will be planning an event where crafters can come together and sell their wares, but also learn how to do different things from printing, sewing, fiber arts and more. We are still in the planning stages of this (and the fact that I am now 5 months pregnant with my third child) so our time line is a bit fuzzy. I wanted to shoot for the fall and just tote the little one along, but my husband wasn't as keen on that as I was, hahaha!

Babies or not, we have some really exciting things planned for the coming year!

Claire Bone and Missy Ballance

 


Browsing Glitter and Grunge is so much fun, each artist is so different and the variety of handmade art and creations keeps you coming back.

I found these adorable Peas and Carrots tea towels from Noththreads by Angela Bate. These are just perfect for spring .

I also fell in love with this Boutique Handmade Vintage Cildren's Sun Dress from Noththreads It's created with many different vintage components including the zipper, buttons and fabric.

Head over to Glitter and Grunge, visit the artist page and get lost in a world of handmade  bliss.

The Daily Swank - Everyday Moments

Catch a glimpse of Jen's Everyday Moments, with today's Daily Swank.

No Use Crying Over Spilled Coffee is the title of this very cool print from everydaymoments. Simplicity is found in an old school restaurant sign, and art is created with a "special vintage tweaking" and well....spilled coffee.

The colors just popped for me in this Late Lunch Date print, and spark some serious fun. Makes you want to drive to the old school diner in your town and share a... what else " everyday moment"!

Head over to everydaymoments and have some fun in enjoying life with this fun indie company.

The Daily Swank - DripStick Art

I have to say when I came across today's Daily Swank I fell in love. I keep meaning to show you my master bedroom makeover but all of these things keep coming up like DripStick Art. I have three decorating personalities, art deco-ish, art nouveau-ish & shabby chic-ish it's finding a balance within those three that I have trouble with. I think DripStick taps into my art deco-ish personality with their artwork.

 

From their French Box Label series - Lemon. I'm in love with the rich color and the vintage appeal to this print by artist Joshua Martens. A set from this series would go perfectly in my kitchen & yours!

Up next, is  a piece from their Postage Stamp Series this one, Sailing is also by the same artist Joshua Martens.

DripStick is a small art company in Booklyn New York. All designs and images are original artwork from their group of artists. Prints are available in their Etsy Shop an  giclee stretched gallery-wrapped canvases are available on their website. Head over to one of these links and check out their awesome Alphabet series as well as many others!

The Daily Swank - Autumn Art

Good mornin' lovelies, it's Friday wahoo. Today's Daily Swank is absolutely gorgeous. I'm totally diggin these artists. They highlight autumn in a wonderful way though photography. Sit back drink your latte or tea and please enjoy.

Stunning aren't they. I could just "fall" into a dreamy state of relaxation thinking about laying under one of these trees. These come artist Thea Coughlin at her Etsy shop Monarch. I love the view finder edge on these, it gives it that perfect vintagy feel.

 

 

 

Thea doesn't just stop at amazing photography you can also find her artwork among her gorgeous line of pendants and jewelry. Top photo Take a swing signed photograph  bottom photo Autumn leaves signed photograph All photographs come with FREE shipping to!

Looking at fall in a whole different light is photographer Emma Ludwig. Her gorgeous fine print photography includes a fall collection that features vintage elements. The first is her Fall Cuttings I love the use of those scissors and and the subtle sepia tones.

Next is the Fall Thread print. Don't you just love the simplicity and elegance that gorgeous thread colors create. Head over to Emma Lynne on Etsy for these prints, gift cards, tags & more.

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The Daily Swank - GALERIE DE ILLUMINATA

You know that feeling when a piece of artwork speaks to you. You know, your browsing your local museum and you see all of these people starring at a piece of art and you can't understand why. Then you walk closer, you get a better look and then find yourself in that same state... standing there just starring. That's how I felt when I came across Galerie de Illuminata. Artist Mikel Robinson is a self trained artist from North Carolina who specializes in mixed media art.

There is just something about these trees that I love. This particular one is called Red Tree Landscape. I adore the clouds in this piece of art, and the vintage feel that each piece has.

 

How about this one, called Evening. Isn't it gorgeous and the warm hues of golds and the details of the birds. It reminds me of late night summers on the farm growing up.

There is so much more to view of Mikel's work you can visit his website and online gallery & you can also visit him on Etsy. What a great opportunity to support and indie artist all while filling your home with gorgeous art.

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