Monday, March 22, 2010

Leaves by Jean Hutchins at Imagekind

Leaves by Jean Hutchins
Leaves by Jean Hutchins

Today's featured artwork is Leaves by Jean Hutchins. This photo is almost abstract in nature. Here we see light passing through brown, reddish, and green leaves. The effect is impressive and I think it would make a beautiful medium print on any nature lovers wall or for someone who likes to decorate with neutral colors and minimalism.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Himalayan Blue Poppy by Byron Varvarigos at Imagekind

Himalayan Blue Poppy by Byron Varvarigos
Himalayan Blue Poppy by Byron Varvarigos


Today's featured artwork is Himalayan Blue Poppy by Byron Varvarigos.
The amazing transparency caused by light shining through the upper petals contrasting with the lower right petals of this close up flower photo really impressed me.  I had never heard of a himalayan blue poppy before, but this one is great.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Spirit in the Mist by Steve Mitchell at Imagekind

Spirit in the Mist by Steve Mitchell
Spirit in the Mist by Steve Mitchell

Today's featured artwork is Spirit in the Mist by Steve Mitchell at Imagekind. In this painting we have a close up humming bird. It is very soft with blue, yellow, and peach tones surrounded by a sea of blue. The hummingbird has its wings spread in flight and it is glorious with soft lost edges.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Daffodils by Iris Greenwell at Imagekind

Daffodils by Iris Greenwell
Daffodils by Iris Greenwell


Today's featured art is Daffodils by Iris Greenwell. These white and yellow daffodils seem very carefree and they speak to be of the wild energy of spring in colder climates as they take over a garden or naturalized lawn.  The image gives me a sense of nostalgia of my missed youth.

Monday, March 15, 2010

French Mallow Featured Photo by Melissa Hamilton at Imagekind

French Mallow by Melissa Hamilton
French Mallow by Melissa Hamilton


Melissa Hamilton is new to Imagekind, but She's been selling on Zazzle for quite a while. I believe I have one of her stores featured on the "Gifts" page sidebar.
I've been enjoying her photography at IK, and this one really called out to me. I love flowers and floral photography so I was excited to see that M. Hamilton had flowers too! I hope you enjoy these simple purple flowers and green leaves.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Floral Splendor Rhododendron by Jennie Marie Schell at Imagekind

Floral Splendor Rhododendron by Jennie Marie Schell
Floral Splendor Rhododendron by Jennie Marie Schell


Today's featured artwork, Floral Splendor Rhododendron, by Jennie Marie Schell is a lovely close up of a cluster of rhododendron flowers. This macro has great shades of pink, mauve, cream, and white. The photo is very powerful in intensity even though the colors and petals are delicate.  I think this would make a great greeting card.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Summer Breeze Martini Featured Artwork by Michael Creese

Summer Breeze Martini by Michael Creese
Summer Breeze Martini by Michael Creese


Today's featured artwork is Summer Breeze Martini by Michael Creese. This oil painting really speaks to me because of its bold and relaxing color combination. Only the red of the cherry is a warm color while the blue, green, and purple are cool. The martini glass is clearly defined while yet the background has messy strokes bringing the glass more into focus.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Southern Bell Featured Artwork by TheMears at Imagekind

Southern Bell by The Mears
Southern Bell by The Mears


Today's featured artwork is "Southern Bell" by The Mears at Imagekind. I don't recognize the flower, but I find the flowers including the one in focus to be stunning. The combination of creamy white and purple is very elegant and goes very well with the green leaves. The background is sufficiently blurred that the plant pops out at you giving the image more of a 3-D effect. Finally the dark purple lines in the main flower really draw the eye to a focal point so there isn't a problem with the detail in the rest of the plant.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Spring featured Artwork by Scott Ferman at Imagekind

Today's featured artwork is Spring by Scott Ferman

Scott specializes in fractal flame artwork which is created mathematically using a computer. I really enjoy this work because of the colors of nature present and the changes in lighting level in the work. It has a feeling of Mother Nature in stained glass. The dark green above makes me think of a leaf canopy whereas the bright blue makes me think of a window to the sky. Click on the image or buy button to learn more and see more of his great work.

Spring by Scott Ferman
Spring by Scott Ferman