Gravity: Attractive Forces on Etsy

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Gravity is the attraction between objects with mass, in which the larger object pulls all smaller objects unto itself. Gravity is what keeps us attached to our planet, drawn into the earth's center, grounded. Essential to the order of the universe, we take it for granted until an artist reminds of its mesmerizing power or intrigues us with attempts to defy it. In today's selections, these Etsy artists consciously considered gravity in their creative process. Each of the pieces successfully depicts a message about gravity: The way it draws all objects and particles unto the center of itself, the way all matter and substances fall downward to the earth's center, the way living beings enjoy a moment of defiance by going airborne, or the way it controls planetary orbits.
Prices range from $15.00 to $1200.00. Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings. From top left to bottom right, today's featured artisans include: Jewelkrug, Ggestalt, ProgressGallery, whitemetal, 2trickpony, hopeimages, IslaOsborne, samphoto

Critter Cocktails: Animals Raise a Glass on Etsy

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At first glance, the idea of cocktailing critters elicits a smile. Upon closer scrutiny of the imagery, a recognizable human story is revealed in these creations by Etsy artists.

Anthropomorphism in arts and literature is the attribution of human aspects to inanimate objects and non-human beings. Today I'm again featuring creations in which Etsy artists have projected human characteristics and behavior onto animals in these charming images. These depictions range from comical to poignant, capturing human silliness or pathos associated with having a drink. I was drawn both to imaginitive subject matter and skill demonstrated in these examples, which include embellished magnets, tiles, cards, prints and small originals. For a closer look, click on the pictures to go directly to these listings. Prices range from $4.25 to $59.00.

Today's featured artists include: amberalexander, shesocreative, sublimeimages, kate 1031, franticmeerkate, amberalexander, lulunjay, delarenaissance, elizacoral, HollyCampCards

Critters in Motion: Art from Etsy

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Animated animals are my theme today, and these are among the few that charmed my eye from the search pages of Etsy. It took a bit of digging to find these standouts which appeal to me for artistic technique, and for the fondly humorous depiction of animal subjects performing playful human activities -- dancing, leaping ebulliently, riding. Most of these artists are new to me, and several have not yet achieved the recognition they deserve on Etsy. Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings. Prices range from $18.00 to $110.00
From top left to bottom right, today's artists include: kinellaart, bluedogrose, retrowhale, blackoutwell, SisterWilde, greyhounddawgs, Tosya, IngridGlaw, bluedogrose, bluedogrose

Celebrate Freedom and Summer Style: You're Invited!

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These seven creations evoke summertime and Fourth of July patriotism. Barbecues and picnics, summer fruits, long days and lovely evenings outdoors, hot weather and fewer clothes that show more skin. Happy Fourth Everyone!

Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings. Priced from $10.00 to $800.00. From left to right, the Etsy artists include: mostthankful, bionicunicorn, Candies64, sigmosaics, johntunger, lizzeedee, LooseTeeth