Acrobatics: Daredevils on Etsy

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Again I consider the issue of gravity by focusing on depictions of acrobatic maneuvers that attempt to momentarily overcome its grounding force. Today's featured pieces share the theme of humans and anthropomorphic creatures, either posed in precarious balance or airborne without wings. Just as the acrobat thrills and tickles us with extraordinary feats, today's featured artists tickle our fancy with their delightful creations that please the eye and our sense of humor. Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings. Prices range from $20.00 to $150.00.
From top left to bottom right, today's featured artists include: lulunjay, nraevsky, yoote, ClaireMojher, magicthreadsdolls, emporium51, maseman, vintagebycrystal

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