Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Karl Blossfeldt

The other day, Elisa from Peskycatdesigns on Etsy, mentioned one of my very favorite artists in her comment on my blog: Karl Blossfeldt. So time to let you meet him in case you don't know his work. His work is extremely inspriring to a texture addict as myself. The details of his photographs are breathtaking and invite to translate it into 3D.
I've always been fascinated by nature in it's pure form and believe me, it can't get more pure then this. Want to have a look at the book I got from the library yesterday?




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14 comments:

  1. StaroftheEastApril 29, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    This book is such a great inspiration for your ceramic works!!

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  2. AgapeLizApril 29, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    I agree with star! Great inspiration! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. ingermaaikeApril 29, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    Wow that is awesome, very inspirational!

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  4. Lila Ruby KingApril 29, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    oooh, how lovely! I may have to keep an eye out for some books of his work!

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  5. OotyApril 29, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    it is great seeing it how it inspires you =0)

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  6. Rita from alatvianApril 29, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  7. florcitaApril 29, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    yes! I love his work!!! I used to have (back in my homeland) a gorgeouse big book which had to stay there because I didn't have room to bring it along.
    Love those pics, the shadows...you can almost touch them.
    You reminded me of him.thanks

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  8. KreativlinkApril 29, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    Oh. Oh! OH!!!
    Think I need that book!

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  9. ChichiboulieApril 29, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    Oh I can understand your love... his work is gorgeous! So simple yet so inspirational.

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  10. LeelaBijouApril 30, 2009 at 1:59 AM

    wow, very interesting!

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  11. Dreams and LightsApril 30, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    amazing photos, than You for sharing! i love the lighting and extremely real texture!

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  12. Kim van WaardenburgApril 30, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    I love his work!! Most amazing is that he lived in the early 1900's!!

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  13. Pesky Cat DesignsMay 1, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    Wow Mitsy! I had no idea that he is one of your favorite artists! I love nature inspired work as well. I have often looked at Blossfeldt's work for inspiration. Besides making handbags I have painted for years. See www.elisanadzieja.com to view my biomorphic works on paper.

    Can't wait to see more of your new work!

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  14. DiMay 7, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    The photos are amazing! Isn't nature a truly inspiring place???

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