The one about Decadence and Excess
Okay, so I have been really liking this art style all year. Grunge combined with Victorian engraved images and swirls, decorative fonts and baroque drawings.
Last month I found a book at B&N on the subject and learned it's name: Maximalism. Then, this month in Somerset Studio, one of my favorite artists, Michelle Ward, has an article on the subject. Turns out, she loves Maximalism, too! I can't wait to get my hands on her new line of stamps that reflect this trend!
Last month I found a book at B&N on the subject and learned it's name: Maximalism. Then, this month in Somerset Studio, one of my favorite artists, Michelle Ward, has an article on the subject. Turns out, she loves Maximalism, too! I can't wait to get my hands on her new line of stamps that reflect this trend!
posted by MarilynH at 6:32 PM
4 Comments:
OK, I *heart* Maximalism too...it's SOOO my thing! Read the Somerset article too...I was like, So THAT'S what it's called! LOL! Is the book good? Do I "need" it?
I am loving that new line of stamps too and have 3 sheets already ordered, waiting for arrival to my mailbox!
I ordered three sheets...am waiting...trying to be patient...love Michelle's new work.
Marilyn - thanks for the mention - and for spreading the Maximalism love. Some other great books covering the "look" we like are Illusive, and Installationview. (I have links to them on my site)
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