More Asian art that stuns

I still can't get over the absolute artistry and imagination that goes into temple art and architecture. Heavenly inspiration? Human genius? A bit of both? You decide.

There be dragons

Arts and crafts in Asia are flat out amazing. These serpents, or dragons, take your pick, are outstanding. Just don't ask me where they are from.

 

So many artistic finds

Nellie and I decided to walk down a street we usually avoid. Okay, Nellie wasn't too keen as it is very loud with too much traffic, but we went anyway. Admittedly, it's been a few years and my, how things have changed. New condos being built where small businesses and single family homes once stood. But hiding among the big builds and some sad old buildings are a couple of interesting places. One is a house with absolutely stunning art in the yard and driveway. 

The first thing that enchanted us was this magnificent bull.

 The front door is amazing:

Other than the statues, the artwork is actually made of glass gems. There is a fountain that runs into a little creek of sorts and goes to the driveway of the house. Even the bottom of the creek is made of glass gems.

If you follow the stream, there is an enormous statue of leaping fish, again with a wonderful glass gem base. 

Along the other side of the driveway there are astounding art pieces. Alas, not only would breaking into the locked gate be considered a big no-no, I have a code where I don't trespass, even to get amazing photos. Just take my word for it, this house is an artist's dream.

An artist in a bold medium

They say that art is in the eye of the beholder, and this beholder watched this happen. The finesse, the casual artistry, was awe inspiring. It's not every day a dog using a pee pad creates such a masterpiece. Behold:

This perfect heart formed in one shot. Phenomenal. Nellie congratulated Nick, the artist, on his performance.

Every day with these two is another day of wonder.

Quilt artistry

I am very fortunate to be acquainted with Romany McNamara, who is an extraordinary quilt artist. Her choice of fabrics and colors is just outstanding. Below are pictures of a quilt top she's currently working on. Take a long look at the unicorn: her mastery of creating shapes and subtle shading to capture the texture and feel of the face is just WOW. It's a pleasure to be able to share her work.

I can hardly wait to see the final product. And here's hoping Romany is willing to continue sharing her artistic vision.