Showing posts with label succulent art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label succulent art. Show all posts

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Artist Feature: Carin Vaughn

Abstract Succulents
16"x20" - acrylic on canvas
Hello everyone!  Having a good week so far?  I hope so!  I have another feature post for you today and something tells me you're going to absolutely LOVE this artist! 

These magnificent works of art are original oil and acrylic paintings by
Carin Vaughn!  Carin is a self taught artist living in South Carolina and experimenting with different painting techniques, mediums and subjects so as to discover the extent of her talent - and it's quite obvious she has lots of it!  Not only is she an artist, Carin is also a traveler, surfer, longtime lover of succulents and above all, a loving mother. 
I must say, her vivid and detailed paintings certainly reflect her love of nature!

I have selected my favorite paintings for this post, but in truth they're all gorgeous so please pass by Carin's 
Etsy store and take a look at the rest of her artwork for sale!  Also, NBC has just purchased two of her paintings for the set of their show Parenthood, isn't that awesome - I can only imagine her excitement, congratulations Carin!  So stay tuned to the upcoming season of Parenthood to catch a glimpse of her paintings on set - I'm sure you'll know'em when you see'em because her style is quite unique but you can also check them out below (first two paintings below).  A big thank you to Carin for allowing me to use the images of her artwork for this post, I really can't say enough about them...  Oh, and need I mention how I'm madly in love with her succulent paintings?!  It should go without saying, but I couldn't help myself!  Have a wonderful afternoon! ;)


These two paintings were just bought by NBC for the set of their returning show Parenthood!  Stay tuned this fall to see them in action on set, making everything else shine brighter no doubt!  :)
 

So Succulent
18"x24" - oil on canvas


Succulent In the Spotlight
24"x40"x1.5" - acrylic on wood
Abstract Onion Blooms
16"x20" - oil on canvas
Pineapple Chevron
16"x20" - acrylic on canvas
Bunch of Blues
11"x14" - oil on canvas
Panamanian Boat
8"x10" - oil on canvas

Heron
24"x40" - painted on a raised birch panel
Panga
36"x48" - oil on canvas
Bevy of Barnacles
16"x20" - oil on canvas
Tarpon
16"x20" - oil on canvas


(All images in this post are property of Carin Vaughn and should not be used without her written permission.  Please contact Carin Vaughn by visiting her Etsy profile page or store.)

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

New Garden Planters and Decor


Hello hello!

Just a quick post to say look at my new cacti and succulent planters and GUESS WHAT I GOT!?!  Scroll down to see...  

It all happened so fast!  No, really!  You see, I mentioned in my last post that last weekend I went to Homegoods and bought a lamp that I was contemplating returning.  Well, I did.  I stood in a return line for 20 minutes with the lamp propped against my thigh... as I  impatiently twisted my neck in the direction of the garden section wondering if there were any new goodies since my last visit raid.  And of course I did my best to convince myself to walk straight out the door with my horse blinders on as soon as my return was complete and NOT stop to look at stuff!  UMMM, YEAH RIGHT!  I returned the lamp (and a purse) and just as I was walking through the exit doors I took a peek at the garden display out of the corner of one eye and low and behold I spotted TREASURE!  Arghhhh.... love me some treasure!  Muhahahaha.... I snatched it off the display stand so fast and with such a happy squeal, I am so smitten with my latest garden decor find (but when I get my own place again it will definitely be living inside so I can swoon over it night and day!)....
 DRUM ROLL PLEASE.....

TA DAHHHH!!  A stunning multi-colored ceramic garden/indoor stool.  It goes without saying (but I'll say it anyway) that I LOVE the pattern!


Some more detail?  Why yes of course....


And a view of the turquoise colored top...

 
Here is one of the new succulent/cacti planters that I made over the weekend...



I love this new Echeveria I found at Home Depot.... especially its delicate flower stalks!


Here's a view of the other side.... Apart from the Echeveria I stuck in a Hen and Chick, Kalanchoes, a creeping cactus vine and some type of Aloe in the center....

I can't get enough of the beautiful pink bell-shaped flowers on the Kalanchoes...



I finally planted my new fuzzy Echeveria "Doris Taylor" in pot....  Doesn't she look fabulous?


 A red flowering Kalanchoe, my Aloe and Echeveria "Doris Taylor" in the background...

 More random shots just because.... because the colors are so gorgeous!...
 




(All images in this post are my own personal photographs.  Please ask permission if you would like to use them and link back to Inspire Bohemia.  Thank you.)

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Holiday Wreaths: Organic and Traditional


Good day world!

We're one day closer to Christmas and so I have another wreath post for you... Of all the funky and unique types of wreaths I've featured over the past week, these are the more traditional and natural looking wreaths.  Berries, holly branches, pine cones, leaves, succulents, palm fronds and more.... I love how every wreath is unique in its very own way!



Other 2010 holiday posts you may like:

 
AHHH!!!  Succulents!  Nature's wonder!  I LOVE this wreath :)

Lovely lovely lovely!



 


Table wreath!  I like this idea and its presentation!
Well, this isn't technically a wreath, but I'd say it's a creative interpretation of a wreath that makes this front door stoop look amazing!  Oh, and the snow and those great stone vases flanking the door help too!  :)
And last, a tropical wreath that cries Miami because it's made of palm fronds and a starfish! 
LOVE IT!

(All images via a Google image search, Good Housekeeping, Sunset, Better Homes and Gardens, Country Living  or where otherwise noted in the file name)