There was a Dandy Named Andy

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I love this illustration and chair combination! It would go so well in my dream art studio. Check out the other "Andy Dandy" chairs by Jimmie Martin (Design duo Jimmie Karlsson and Martin Nihlmar) who collaborated with photographers Christopher Makos and Paul Solberg to create these pop inspired chairs. They are a limited edition of 5 and only available from 20ltd.com.











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POP Treat: Isabel Samaras "Confessions of a Pretty Wild Thang"

Isabel Samaras exhibition "Into the Woods" combines pop-culture with surrealism and I love it! As an artist and creative/art director, works based on concepts are my favorite; I love to see a thought evolve without the artist losing their audience. Maybe, that's also why I create series and why I collect series too. I'm just impressed by how far an artist can take an idea in a short span of time. Samaras killed this concept and do you see the porcupine rocking the Melody Ehsani Love+Hate rings....go Melody!







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POP Treat: Indulgence

ZENG LINGXIN is a prodigy at bridging the gap of fine art and commercialism. Juxtaposing luxury items next to her characters, she creates a world full of indulgences that her consumers want to buy into. I must admit, she had me at Chanel...where should I send the check!





pics via Andrew James Art

POP Treat: Matt Sesow

Matt Sesow's work seems to be influenced by Jean-Michel Basquiat yet infused with his own personal experiences, emotions and inspiration. I love that fact that Sesow,subconsciously or consciously, modernizes the legacy of Basquiat by re-inventing the style with his own twist. The "Bumble" and "Bee" are two of my favorite pieces and they've already SOLD...if you are interested in his work get it when you see it...I'm hoping he makes another "Bumble" and "Bee" piece!



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POP Treat: Draw Me Closer

pics via Nikki


Nikki Farquharson & Maya Wild are two London based artists on the move. Drawing from fashion and life these women are sure to illustrate the importance of art, life and fashion!




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Oh, I must leave you with two modern Proverbs by Nikki:


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POP Treat: Au Naturale

Q: What happens to that water bottle when we are finished drinking the last drop of refreshing water on a hot summer's day or better yet what happens when our pencils have gotten too short for us to write or draw with?




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A: Beauty

POP Treat: Every Book Should Have Pictures

all pics via John Clark & Collection of Tanekeya Word

Not only does the artist and I share a birthday, July 24th, we also share a love for art! John Clark is an awesome contemporary portraiture artist, using old mystery novel pages as his canvas and sharpies as his brush.






















As a lover of fine art and literature I had to collect a few of his original pieces that are inspired by film noir. I love the way he leaves a phrase untouched in each piece; thus, becoming the title of the amazing artwork. Check out the collection I commissioned by John Clark in 2006. It features African American women from the 1920s-1970s. Can you name the women I chose?

POP Treat: Eat Your Words

Trixie is a woman that Emily Post would have loved to send to "Charm School"-on scholarship! A woman who is willing to set the table as long as she can add a touch of humor at it. Upon approaching her humble abode she even has a different spin of the "Beware of Dog" sign,it reads:"WARNING- THIS SHOP HAS MATURE CONTENT AND MAY OFFEND,"
so guests leave all conservativeness at the door.





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