Nyte Ryderz

Nyte Ryderz are an amazing group of friends who ride their bikes around at night. I am in love with these people and this experience, and the adventures we have. This treasury is my homage to them.

"The Clubhouse" by Cricket Press on Etsy

 

Collected Junk by Zac Freeman

 

"Kathy" 2010

Zac Freemanstarted making assemblage artworks of this type in 1999. Not only do I find this to be totally RAD, but the artworks are made entirely out of collected junk, found objects, and general trash. Gluing the bits of junk to a wooden substrate to form an image, usually faces, which only can be seen at a distance. Zac is interested in communicating through visual representation in apparent 2-dimensional space and through the actual objects used for the medium in 3-dimensional space.

"David" 2010

“It is very important to me that I incorporate the actual objects into the art as opposed to a picture or rendition of it because it better expresses the intention of the artwork. I feel the junk is more powerful being present. It is an actual thing to be reckoned with that existed in this time and place and carries energy in and of itself.” - Zac Freeman

Lush Life 3

Chris Berens

The music, the wine, the array of people standing by, all admiring what I consider to be the one show I refuse to miss at the Roq La Rue Gallery in Seattle. The artists that make up “Lush Life 3″ are all extremely talented contemporary artists from all around the globe.  They include:

Femke Hiemstra, Chris Berens, Josh Keyes, John Brophy, Travis Louie, Marco Mazzoni, Madeline Von Foerster, Jessica Joslin, Joseph Park, Chris Conn Askew, Christian Van Minnen, Andrew Arconti, Lindsey Carr, Zoe Williams, Michael Alm, Corine Perier, Mia Araujo, Peter Gronquist, and Mia Brownell.

The show kicks off tomorrow night, Friday, December 9th from 6-9pm. And will continue thru January 6th.

 

Illustrator Petra Borner

Swedish artist, illustrator and designer Petra Borner is well known for her beautiful cut paper collages. Growing up in the 70′s has had a huge influence on the work we see from her today. Simple, Dreamy, and Bold. What can I say, I love her work. Petra started as an animator / Illustrator, but her work can now be found on stationary, fabrics, and ceramics from major companies all across the globe. Obviously very busy, and I’m happy for it because this chic here has a hard time taking her eyes off the beauty.

Holiday Party!!!!

Church Mice by the amazing Auntie O

Downtown Holiday Activities, December 3, 3 – 5p.m.
Tree Lighting and Santa Arrival, 5 – 7p.m.

Kick off the holiday season with this annual downtown Renton community event at the Piazza in Downtown Renton.

At the same time, as always, happy delusions will join in the festivities with cookies, punch, and wine. Starting at 3, same time the carolers start their stroll down the block. So come down and enjoy the music, shopping, roasted chestnuts, and hot cider.

Small Business Saturday

November 26th, the day after Black Friday, is the Second Annual Small Business Saturday… when people across the country come out and shop to support their favorite local businesses.

As most of us know Customers begin the holiday shopping season on the Friday after Thanksgiving, known as “Black Friday,” in which many “big-box” and chain stores offer very low prices on a range of goods. During the frenzy, people may forget that their local businesses are fighting to compete with these prices and attract enough business to stay afloat.

This is a reminder of the awesomeness that is small business and a challenge for you to Join your neighbors this year by showing your moral and economic support for small businesses in your area!

Swing into happy delusions as we will be having punch and cookies to celebrate the big day, and don’t forget to stop in the other small businesses in DTR.

The Passion behind Ms. Maude

Velvet, cashmere, silk, taffeta, are all some of the upcycled “feel me” fabrics behind the one-of-a-kind accessories and home decor made on a budget by Ms. Maude. Finding most of her materials at thrift stores, and yard sales makes it easy to pass the savings on to you, and kudos’ for helping to give new life to a tired sweater or unused vintage button.

Ms. Maude is the newest artist here at happy delusions, and can also be shopped on the world-wide web by way of her Etsy Store. Keep up the good work lady, we heart it mucho!

Barrette Steel Blue and Icy Blue Roses with Feathers

Novembeard

I can't get enough! This kid is too darn cute in his little beard by laura design on Etsy.

Ah Novembeard. The slightly less well known cousin of Mustache March, and also two of my favorite months. Yes I believe it has something to do with all the fun hairy faces men, and yes sometimes women too, running around with awesome facial hair. Here’s to you Novembeard.

5x7 Grow A Beard Print by Poppy and Pinecone, on Etsy.

The Itsy Bitsy Spider

Halloween fun is in the air, and so are spiders. This is a treasury dedicated to these little ones, and big ones, and all the creepy cool wonder that they are.

Halloween Glitter Vinyl Clutch by RetroRedone on Etsy.

Out of your Gourd!

Latest Treasury is complete. That’s completely out of your Gourd. It’s the fall and I love all the fall crafts, especially all the fun Gourd art.

Apple and Pear Gourd Birdhouse Set by TheDappyBint on Etsy.