Something a little different for this post.
I wanted to share an artist (Felicia Chiao) whose work I greatly admire and find universally relatable.
Quick Link to her instagram account https://www.instagram.com/feliciachiao/
With recent worldly events like COVID, politics, BLM, global warming etc etc I find browsing art and seeing artists create work that express how they feel really refreshing.
Most of her illustrations include a genderless/ raceless subject in a background of florals/ nature and simple lines (elements that stem from the artists’ industrial engineering background).
Color scheme of most all backgrounds is on a pale yellow/ tan background. Subduing all the colors she uses in each illustration. The subject (usually singular) portrays simple facial features that give light and breathe meaning to each illustration.
I could stare for hours at each image and give a nod to the message each one strikes to convey. Almost always a most definite ‘yea man. I totally feel you.’
There are a lot of copycats out there. Felicia Chiao is most definitely an original.
Show some love and support here:
https://society6.com/feliciachiao
I’ve been on the prowl for some new earrings. Naturally, I do some online window shopping the the jewelry section on 
Upon discovery of Angie Crabtree and the idea of gemstone painters, I did a little bit of research. It turns out, there aren’t that many out there. There’s about a handful of gemstone painters out there and in my opinion Angie is the best.
A current artistic jeweler favorite is Stephen Webster. Words can only do so much to describe the splendor and amazement his pieces invoke in me. World renowned British jewelry designer Stephen Webster spins masterful pieces from a multitude of sources and materials. Each piece tells a story like no other and is unique alone as statement pieces worthy of conversation at any event. I personally would love to own a piece!
A little something straying from the norm today. I stumbled upon this gem of a brand ogling a piece worn by Emma Watson. Bringing forth 
A few of her star studded/ inspired pieces remind me of a recent trip to Vienna this year. In Vienna’s Sisi Museum which showcases the life of Austria’s beloved Empress Elisabeth ‘SiSi’ Amalie Eugenie, the museum described in great detail the beauty of this young reclusive empress. Among her many qualities (porcelain skin, red lips, athletic physique etc), her hair was emphasized to have been worthy of noting. The empress had long, cascading, thick, luxurious black hair that was worn well past her knees.
Deep diving into one of a kind beauties in the world of fine jewelry. One artist of quite notable mention is 
I’m not usually a fan of symbolic and close renditions of animals, but the sheer craftsmanship and attention to detail Villegas puts into her work is nothing but breathtaking.
Shine & Starfire 