Howdy Nation! In today’s post, we are going to be featuring our ‘Artist Spotlight’ of the week: Stephanie Hongo, also known as Sugarfox. Stephanie is best known for building animals using recycled plastic and various other discarded items or junk. In this interview, we will be learning all about Stephanie’s process of creating a ‘trash’ octopus…
Howdy Nation! In today’s post, we are going to be featuring our ‘Artist Spotlight’ of the week: Iulian Emil Moldovan. Iulian is best known for his ceramic tiles and glass pieces to create beautiful and eye-catching art! In this interview, we will be learning all about Iulian’s process of creating a mosaic octopus and which…
Howdy Nation! In today’s post, we are going to be featuring our ‘Artist Spotlight’ of the week: Mac McCarthy. While he is not repairing wheels and rims, Mac is best known for using his welding skills to create some awesome art sculptures. In this interview, we will be learning all about Mac’s process and inspiration…
Howdy Nation! In today’s post, we are going to be featuring our ‘Artist Spotlight’ of the week: Alan Williams. Alan Williams is best known for using recycled scrap metal to create beautiful art sculptures. In this interview, we will be learning all about Alan’s process of creating a metal sculpture and what inspires him to…
Learn why octopuses make the perfect addition to your favorite sweater. Special thanks to Ella Beaudoin for sharing her octopus-inspired knitted sweater! Last month, archaeologist and artist Ella Beaudoin went ‘viral’ showing off the hand-stitched blue-ringed octopus she had added to a vintage fisherman’s sweater. For Ella, the attention her octopus creation received came as…
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