Small Worlds by Christian Haas for Theresienthal

"Small Worlds" is an art-glass collection designed by Christian Hass a designer based in Munich for the luxury Bavarian glass manufacturer Theresienthal. Each piece is a masterpiece and when assembled together they form a little narrative within themselves, creating a 'small world'. 

"Once these elements are put together, they form a small world, which tells the viewer a story. The classical techniques of glass processing such as over-fishing, grinding and engraving here are not mere decoration, but are part of the narrative whole." Every single object from the Small Worlds is functionally useful. 

This beautiful glass collection is hand-cut, hand-blown in simple shapes with minimalist yet intricate engraving in delicate colors. The series comes in a limited edition of 50 sets each - "No Sweet Without Sweat", "Wisdom Is a Good Companion", "Planet Earth", "A Matter of Perspective" and "Still Waters Run Deep".

"Wisdom Is a Good Companion" collection consists of three gorgeous pieces that are assembled by covering the cobalt blue vase, engraved with a tawny owl sitting on a perch with a glass ‘cage’. A massive grey paperweight engraved with ants is then placed on top of the two vases acting as a ‘handle’ - via.

Owl vase from "Wisdom Is a Good Companion"

"Planet Earth"

 "Still Waters Run Deep"

"Wisdom Is a Good Companion"

Owl and ants tumblers from "Wisdom Is a Good Companion", and bees and honeycomb from "No Sweet Without Sweat"

Amy Judd's Paintings Inspired by Mythology

Amy Judd is a London based artist, whose work I have featured before here. She gained degree in BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Portsmouth University and MA in Fine Art Painting, Wimbledon. She is currently being represented by Hicks Gallery Wimbledon.

The above shown paintings are from the series titled "Avian", it is a "collection of sensitive silent moments; some full of whimsical intrigue, others more surreal and seductive. These paintings draw inspiration from the enchanting and imaginative relationship between women and birds found in traditional mythologies and folklores.

The composition, light and positioning of the subject, creates curious images, which conjure up new “mythological” narratives or creatures within the paintings; using Feathers as armor, and birds as familiars. The sensitive brushwork on the figure’s flesh complements the delicate pattern of the feathers, however the compositions are bold and strong, and the figures are not frail or delicate; the feathers allude to strength, flight and bravery, rather than fragility."

The women figure is a recurring theme of her work, their faces are often hidden or covered with feathers or flowers. The faceless women appear in her work along with owls, birds and other animals drawing attention towards magical relationship between the two found in mythology. Find more information about her work and to view more of her paintings go to the artist's website.

Printable Mother's Day Coloring Card Templates

These Mother's day card templates will be a great fun activity for kids. You can print these out for your little ones (or for yourself, if you enjoy coloring) to color and create a handmade card this Mother's Day. The templates are available in three cute designs - mama and a baby owl, a flower bouquet, and mama and a baby elephant. Just print, color-in, cut and you are done!

One can be creative in decorating the templates with gluing fabric, buttons, glitter and sequins to give it a 3D textured effect. To download the templates go to Tesco Living.

Loungefly: Owl Collection

Loungefly's brand new owl handbag collection features embroidered owl, applique owl, printed owl on canvas that are functional as well as stylish. There is one for you that'll rock your everyday outfit!

Loungefly owl navy and white tote

Loungefly embroidered white & black owl tote bag

Loungefly navy & white owl wallet

Loungefly owl with heart eyes black wallet coin bag

Loungefly embroidered white & black owl zip around wallet

Loungefly owl face trifold wallet

Three Owls Painting

This is a beautiful painting by Sudip Das an artist from Kolkata, India. I adore the owls' expressions, the texture and the color palette of grey with pops of bright, but not overwhelming - purple, yellow, pink.