DAILY DOSE OF ART

As prescribed by Paulina Constancia

KOZUE YAMAMOTO’s Snail Drawings 2: Snail Trail

Today we start our feature on fun snail facts accompanied by Kozue Yamamoto’s lovely snail drawings. 今日は山本梢さんの素敵なドローイングと共に、カタツムリの面白い生態について紹介します。 Today’s Featured SNAIL FACT: “While moving, snails leave behind a trail of mucus. … Continue reading

January 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

KOZUE YAMAMOTO’s Snail Drawings 1: Q & A with a Visual Poet

Welcome to a new week here on DDoA! This week I bring you the snail illustrations of a young and passionate Japanese visual poet by the name of KOZUE YAMAMOTO.    I … Continue reading

January 13, 2014 · Leave a comment

Year of the Horse Crafting 5: Origami Paper Horse Key Chain

For our last project in this Year of the Horse Crafting series, I give you the simplest little crafting project you can do with (or for) family and friends – Origami … Continue reading

January 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Year of the Horse Crafting 4: Year of the Horse Commemorative Plate

Mexico is a country very dear to me. Thus, I must add something Mexican to this special Year of the Horse crafting series. Today we will make a commemorative plate … Continue reading

January 11, 2014 · 2 Comments

Year of the Horse Crafting 3: MAREvelous Brooch

Today I bring you a MAREvelous Brooch project. MAREvelous because mare, for the benefit of non-horse experts like myself, is ‘an adult female horse or the female of other equine … Continue reading

January 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

Year of the Horse Crafting 2: Lone Star Horse Rattle

Today’s post is a western salute to an eastern tradition. It’s western because it brings elements of horses and cowboys. And it’s eastern because it’s a project commemorating the start … Continue reading

January 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Year of the Horse Crafting 1: Paper Roll & Popsicle Horse

Happy New Year to all of you! According to Chinese Zodiac, 2014 is Year of the horse. Since I am currently residing in Singapore, a country that is predominantly Chinese, … Continue reading

January 8, 2014 · Leave a comment

Wrapping Without Waste 5: Cloth Bag & Key Label Duo

Welcome to Day 5 of Wrapping Without Waste! Today we try out the ‘Cloth Bag &  Key Label Duo’.   You’ll Need: cloth bag (got mine from Bossini for $2 … Continue reading

December 13, 2013 · Leave a comment

Wrapping Without Waste 4: Painted Pringles Tubes

Welcome to Day 4 of Wrapping Without Waste. Today we will make Painted Pringles Tubes to use as gift tubes. You’ll need: empty Pringles tube/can thin cloth for cleaning tube … Continue reading

December 12, 2013 · Leave a comment

Wrapping Without Waste 3: Mesh & Towel Duo

Welcome to Day 3 of Wrapping without Waste here on DDoA! Today we will learn to wrap using the ‘Mesh & Towel Duo’.   You’ll need: mesh bag/envelope dish/hand towel  … Continue reading

December 11, 2013 · Leave a comment