DAILY DOSE OF ART

As prescribed by Paulina Constancia

So Long, my DDoA Friends!

Dear Friends, Followers and Readers, I started DDoA in January 2012, it has been 3 years and I am more eager than ever to share more adventures, sightings and explorations … Continue reading

March 17, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 75: Toshiko’s Netted Play Structures

Today, we enter the netted world of artist Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam. It was her work that inspired me to do this series Knits & Nets. I first encountered her art at … Continue reading

March 16, 2015 · 1 Comment

Dose # 74: Knits & Nets 6: The Echelman-Kozielska Collaboration

Today,  we look into  the wonderful work that has resulted from the collaboration of sculptor Echelman with choreographer Kozielska of Stuttgart Ballet. Dose # 69-75- Knits & Nets Dose #74: Knits & … Continue reading

March 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 73: Knits & Nets 5: Echelman’s Traveling 1.26

Today and tomorrow we will focus on the dynamic creations of sculptor Janet Echelman.  We begin with her traveling art installation “1.26” which takes on a new meaning with every city … Continue reading

March 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 72:Knits & Nets 4: Ghost Net Art

Today, fisher folks in Australia’s remote Darnley Island (Erub) turn ghost nets into beautiful artworks to send out a powerful environmental message and call-to- action to the world … Dose # 69-75- Knits & Nets Dose #72: Knits … Continue reading

March 13, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 71:Knits & Nets 3: Tatyana’s Knit Garden

Today, a biologist uses her knitting skills and her intimate knowledge of nature to make anatomically correct renditions of flowering plants… Dose # 69-75- Knits & Nets Dose #71: Knits & Nets 3: Tatyana’s Knit … Continue reading

March 12, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 70: Knits & Nets 2: Crocheted Cells by Emily Barletta

Today, an artist brings crocheting and biology together in her masterpieces… Dose # 69-75- Knits & Nets Dose #70: Knits & Nets 2: Crocheted Cells by artist Emily Barletta The Idea: … Continue reading

March 11, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 69: Knits & Nets 1: Yarnbombin’ with Ishknits

Today, we start a new series called Knits & Nets. We feature artists from around the world and how their brand of art is impacting their communities in a positive … Continue reading

March 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 68: Fire & Rescue 7: The Cake Stage and CUVA Cakes

Today, on the last of our F & R series –  I share with you how I created a PLANES Fire & Rescue-themed ‘cake stage’ . Dose # 62-68- Fire & … Continue reading

March 9, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dose # 67: Fire & Rescue 6: The Goodie Bag

Today, cool ideas to inspire you as you prepare goodie bags for your kid’s Planes Fire & Rescue-themed party… Dose # 62-68- Fire & Rescue Learning Excursions and Party Theme Dose … Continue reading

March 8, 2015 · Leave a comment