ART: Rebecca Campbell

Power lines are one of those things that are so graphically strong that they appeal to some artistic-minded people, but that appeal isn't necessarily an easy thing to translate into art. Behold, Rebecca Campbell's fabulous power line paintings. The colorful underpainting peeking out from behind her backlit shapes is remarkable.

I also like this piece, Satellite, which is listed under her paintings but is made of copper and nickel wire.

Rebecca Campbell's site

ART: Richard Salcedo

Another nice pick from Google's Artist of the Day -- San Diego painter Richard Salcedo. Drips, typography -- love the graffiti influence.

Spring Steals

Forever21 "Silk Blended Applique Top" - $15.80

This is actually "reverse applique," and I'm totally gonna try to make something with it for spring. (See the Alabama Chanin collection for lovely examples of the technique.)

Spring Steals

Forever21 "Native Habit Skirt" - $8.50

Graphic African print - a big thing this spring.