silver & suede: curious artworks

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Grassy Girl

As fall arrives and winter approaches, revisit your wall space... As a Northerner, it's time to regard what the dormant days of winter will land your eye upon within ones personal abode.

Affordable & lovely makes this print most attractive.

Time to decorate your den all...

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MORE Affordable Artisan Home Enhancements_ ONLINE

ETSY

Shopping Etsy is a win/win, although it's easy to get lost navigating through countless searches of subjects in all things handmade, refurbished or found for your person and or home.

May I recommend if you find a seller you like, follow the sellers favorites to get started.

Several of many shops I suggest on Etsy:

Jeanpelle

Ramona Owen

Humble Collection

Sharon Montrose Photography

Paper Day Studio

Julene

Elsita

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LITTLE PAPER PLANES

After being introduced to this site by my friend Anna a couple years back i have been purchasing affordable art prints as gifts for others and myself. One of my favorite featured artists is ALYSON FOX (also look for her new Dishware line for INK DISH available through Velocity Art & Design).

Alyson Fox: Letterpress Print

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ARTSTREAM

Several of many of the profiles/shops/items i adore in 'ARTSTEAM':

Meghan Bogonovich

Mud Puppy Studios

Heather Palmer
(a bit less affordable but couldn't resist sharing)

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THE SUPERMARKET

A great artists and designers site with individual profiles/shops featuring a vast array of talents and disciplines.

Several of many of the profiles/shops/items i adore in 'THE SUPERMARKET':

Undergrowth Design

Alyssa Ettinger

Heather Night @ Element Clay Studio

Up In The Air Somewhere

Nea

She Hit Pause Studios

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LOCAL ARTIST RESOURCES_ MPLS, MN.:

Although, all of the above are great sites for Home Enhancements from your personal computer; I strongly encourage you to visit local galleries and artist sites along with antique stores for those special pieces- even on a budget.

Some of my favorite local Minnesota Resources for finding talent, prints and original artworks include:

My all time favorite local artist is JOHN RUMMELHOFF. I have employed several commissions from him for clients, have many of his pieces in my personal collection and can't say enough about the depth, concepting and beauty of his paintings, drawings, water colors and woodworking skills. His friend Kim is currently working on a website for John. If you wish to contact John- please email me or contact Kim on the above link.

Further Suggestions:

MCAD ANNUAL ART SALE
MN ARTISTS
ROGUE BUDDHA GALLERY
SOOVAC GALLERY