Blythe doll is a fashion doll designed in 1972 by Allison Katzman who worked at “Marvin Glass and Associates”. It was inspired by was modeled after drawings by Margaret Keane who is an artist famous for painting of the doe-eyed children Read More
Month: May 2016
Is Photography an Art Form?
In his respected work, Ways of Seeing, the art critic John Berger comments that:
unlike any other visual image, a photograph is not a rendering, an imitation or an interpretation of its subject, but actually a trace of it. No painting or drawing, however naturalist, belongs to its subject in the way that a photograph does.
Paper Crafts
Paper is such a familiar and humble material, it’s easy to overlook how versatile it can be when it comes to crafting. On this website you’ll find different ways to transform paper into stationery, gifts, and decorative items. Because much of the paper used in paper crafts is recycled, the cost is minimal but the results are sensational. Read More
Candles and Soap
At the dawn of a new millennium, we are more aware then ever of the virtue of natural ingredients, and centuries-old crafts such as candle-making and soap-making are enjoying a revival. Read More
Tilda – Scandinavian Design for All Seasons
Tilda is a craft brand founded by Norwegian designer Tone Finnanger in 1999 at the age of 25. Tone is the sole designer of the Tilda brand Read More
History of Hopi Kachina Dolls
Hopi Kachina dolls are are made by Hopi, Native American people of northeastern Arizona. In their belief, Kachinas are the spirits of deities, natural elements or animals, or the deceased ancestors of the Hopi. Read More
Hen’s Teeth Art – tiny tales in textiles by Viv Sliwka
“Painted buzzing bees, embroidered flowers, hand drawn animals and characters make up the world of Hen’s Teeth Art. Telling tiny tales in textiles.”
Ceramics and Glass
What can be better than a house becoming a home? Your HOME! When you decide to decorate your home, you decide to personalise it. To make it your own space, in a way that says something about you. Kreativ Løve is here to help you find your own way by offering some great techniques and ideas for your DIY Projects. Read More
History of Teddy Bear
A teddy bear is a soft toy in the form of a bear. Developed apparently simultaneously by toymakers Morris Michtom in the US and Richard Steiff in Germany in the early years of the 20th century, and named after President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, the teddy bear became an iconic children’s toy, celebrated in story, song, and film. Since the creation of the first teddy bears which sought to imitate the form of real bear cubs, “teddies” have greatly Read More