Cynthia Mosser

Artist/painter Matt COSBY created this polyurethane & aluminum, 9in x 12 3/4in piece as a portrait of artist TJ Norris. An excellent abstraction using pointillistic or divisionistic diamonds. Image source: matt cosby

TJ Norris , 2010 | 24in x 24 in | glitter on panel My first ever GLITTER PAINTING .  Abstracted and monochromatic, TJ NORRIS ' exhibition called SPREAD EGO inspired my decision to give this medium a try! One would think someone who involves at least 30 artists to create an image of him for a show about himself would have an enormous ego (which we all do, really).  The point, however, is his discomfort with how he looks.  "An acquired taste, " he says of his appearance. Participating ARTISTS making portraits of TJ: Katherine Ace, Rachael Allen, Paul Aponte, Chris Bennett, Jason Berlin, Becca Bernstein, Horia Bobia, G Lewis Clevenger, Palma Corral, Matthew Cosby, Laurie Danial, Nancy Dasenbrock, Sarah Gottesdiener, Matthew Haggett, Ian Henderson, Hector Hernandez, Bobby Jones, Edward Juan, Ann Kendellen, Andrew Klaus, Gabriel Liston, Rae Mahaffey, Brent Marr, Cynthia Mosser, Noah Nakell, Mark Randall, Megan Scheminske, Abi Spring, Sushuma, ...

Try this camo face mask on for size if you haven't yet put on your make-up or feel icky about your hair. Image source: cabelas.com

Livia MARIN 's work incorporates found porcelain forms painstakingly re-imagined into art objects. In the image below, I adore how the painted blue pattern extends over the broken edge to the interior. Image source: houseofpropellers.com

My favorite combination: orbs, color, GLITTER and faux bois. (Never in a million years did I think I would be writing this.) One can even mix glitter colors as though they were paint. Who knew? Image source: marthastewart.com

A beautiful and informative graph to show the complaints of New Yorkers over a week's time. Image source: wired.com

I am not normally one to gush over an EMOTICON kitchen pan, however this one seems worthy. Image source: jessicaralph

I had never considered appreciating -  or wanting to wear - GREEN NAIL POLISH until I saw this editorial in Marie Claire (11/2010). Essie's SEW PSYCHED is the supposed color, but upon field work in a few retail stores, it appears more jade than moss .  (Essie describes it as cashmere-soft jade pewter .) At least the model's rings are exciting. Image source: monica rose

IKEA Portland had this fabric ( SARALISA ) on display as I walked into the store.  I seized, practically hugging the image with my mind. Nice pattern, abstraction and shape. Image source: ikea.com

Try not to bite into these jelly bean-like coloring bits. Image source: crayonrocks.net

Upon a search for the now ubiquitous circle scarf, I came up on these fantastic shredded numbers by Johhny Vegas Originals . He hand-dyes them and cuts pattern-like openings. Image source: etsy.com

A greeting card design from Fabulous Stationery.com . I am a real sucker for folk art.

A nicely descriptive review (by Lisa Radon ) of Bruce CONKLE's wood chunks, etc. shown at Portland's WorkSound .

Titanium Wood Grain Band If I were a man, and I liked wood, and I were getting married, this the kind of band I would choose. Image source: titaniumkay.com

For years I have admired the domestically-focused, self-referential work of Boston-based artist Candice Smith Corby . Working with almost exclusively in water-based media (gouache, acrylic, watercolor), each piece incorporates furniture or interiors objects stacked on top of the artist, or stacked and near her self-portrait.  And since her art is executed mainly on paper, fabric or wall (and almost entire unframed), it gives the viewer close access to her intimate world. I appreciate her ability to whimsically document her domestic frustration. Brooding Mood , 2008 Screen print 22in x 30in

  Simply enjoying the exultant nature of this Lucky Brand necklace...

I am adoring MISSONI Kew fabric , especially the black line variation and hue work in this cylindrical pouf. Image source: unicahome.com

Keeping an updated mailing list is no small task. I am currently making sure mine is current and that I utilize it more carefully. If you would like to be added to mine, CLICK HERE . Image source: youthdesigner.com

Yvonne Lee Schultz is a German artist who has created porcelain gun replicas of James Bond’s Walther PPK and its contemporary sister, the P99. This Blue Onion Skin porcelain pattern is my favorite (thanks to its asymmetry). I both love and hate the shock factor of such a delicate motif used on a threatening non-functional proxy. Will someone pass the gun, er, I mean sugar? Image source: yvonneleeschultz.com

My dream mirror. Period. Plateau Mirror by David Serrano 47 by 55 inches alder wood layers, gesso Image source: nytimes.com

Wear THIS for kicks (or bumps). Image source: museumtour.com

It's not often I see an all-leather shoe this exciting. May I suggest it for the bride? Image source: 6PM.com

A great fiber concrete planter from Green Form . Designed by StauffacherBenz of Zurich, it makes me lazy just looking at it! Size: 74" x 30" x 5" Weight: 36 lbs. 2 pieces Image source: green-form.com

Check out my new website. My designer and I changed the site's mood from dark to LIGHT . Image source: cynthiamosser.com Web designer: bbaker.com

An image from SCOUT T-SHIRTS , a NYC Mulberry Street store offering a store-full of old memories in the form of t-shirts. I admire the careful hue arrangement. Image source: nytimes.com

I am really enjoying Micheal Eastman's plexagraph* photographs at Gerbert Contemporary. I love the formal compositions and their blurry, almost print-like qualities, which make them appear like painterly abstractions. *A plexagraph involves a layering of acrylic where the photograph is contained . Untitled (GW 7) Plexagraph © , Artist Proof 12 x 12 inches ID #ME104 Image source: gerbertcontemporary.com

Here are some fantastic SIGNS and SYMBOLS of camping and park signs. Created by Karen FOSTER, these stickers I found at my local sundry store and remind me what I LOVE about camping. Image source: karenfosterdesign.com

Back in March (2010), Sofi Zezmer exhibited work at the Mike Weiss Gallery, which I then saw on Vernissage.tv What I love and appreciate about her work is her ability to create sculptures and installations which appear perfectly organic, but which are wholly plastic in material. It is rare an artist's work is so beautiful it has the ability to make me cry. Top Vice Versa LS1 , 2006 Metal, Glas, Plastic 56“ x 30“ x 29“ Bottom Green Piece LS 5, 2004 Metal, Plastic 23“ x 14“ x 12“ Image source: sofizezmer.com

Levi Van Veluw , a DUTCH artist, composes and photographs a variety of natural appearing environments on his head, which are executed all himself. This particular image comes from his 2008 series Landscapes, in which varies grasses, moss, trees and animals grace the sphere of his noggin. I wonder if he's ever had to sleep with this so he could finish it the next day. Image source: levivanveluw.com

Occasionally, the THINNEST of brushes doesn't seem THIN enough! I need my lines to appear perfect, and Princeton brushes are my favorites. 20/0 is my preferred size. Image source: brookenicole222

Margo Jacobsen organized a group of artists to create CHAIRS for the 2010 Oregon Partnership benefit. I used an India ink pen and clear laquer to create mine.

These decorative Ukrainian hand towels (called rushniky [plural] ) are used in a ceremonial manner, often for weddings or funerals. The red symbolizes life, the sun, fertility and health. 1 Additionally, they often have regional stitching and use floral or animal motifs. If I were to happen upon an outdoor market full of hanging rushniky, I think I'd be in proverbial Heaven. Image source: en.wikipedia.org

Soap made from recycled dolls hands. Kind of creepy, kind of cool. Image source: merchant_4.com

A native of Vietnam, this Seattle-based artist carves crayons and details objects such as plates using needle and thread. These crayon sculptures, however, appear reminiscent of the long figures flanking a Gothic cathedral portal. Image source: www.diemchau.com

A great color chip composition thanks to Martha Stewart's design team. (May 2010). Image source: marthastewart.com

The New York Times displayed montage of performance artist Marina Abramovic's star-shaped house. This image is part of a 370-square-foot translucent cube that contains the kitchen, the dressing room, the laundry room and a guest bathroom. The BG/GREEN interior with the PINK light fixture is fantastic. Image source: newyorktimes.com

Designed by Karin Wittmann Wilsmann , this shag-like, eco-design, recycled flip-flop ottoman is suitable for seating and outdoor use. Made in Brazil. Image source: gueto.com.br

I just recently discovered the latest works of KEN PRICE (b. 1935), a sculptor represented by the Matthew Marks Gallery in NY, and on exhibit until April 10, 2010. I applaud an artist who creates works as a manifestation that which he finds pleasurable, and like the NY Times says, are "quintessential examples of biomorphic formless art." Eeezo 1995-2009 Fired and painted clay 20 x 24 x 17 inches 51 x 61 x 43 cm Image source: matthewmarks.com

ART SUPPLY INSIGHT: Sharpie Ultra Fine pens BLEED when you SPRAY FIX (Lascaux Fixative) them on a NON-PAPER or NON-POROUS surface. Faber-Castell Pitt India Ink PENS do not (bleed). I adore the "S" pen for its thin tip (compared to Sharpie Ultra Fine). Image source forums.mangafox.com

Kristina Bell DiTullo creates sublime compositions (paintings?) using a variety of bandages or Band-aids. I love their transparency. Pattern 3: Band Aid, 2009 30" x 22.5" Sheer adhesive bandages on paper Image source: kristinabellditullo.com

A carved pysanky . Love it. Image source: pryveda.com

BONGENRE's melamine plates are crazy cool when it comes to color. Image source: bongenre.com

Marc Jabobs, creative director for Louis Vuitton, created a $54,000 backpack made from crocodile leather and LV monogram canvas. Enjoy! Image source: handbaghobo.com

A MAC make-up artist and a die-hard fan collaborated to mimic a LICHTENSTEIN comic girl for Halloween. Love the hair! Image source: illusion.scene360.com

Artist Jason POLAN wants to draw every person in New York City. He's drawn over 8,000 so far. I admire his commitment to line and observation, especially since (for me) drawing in public feels like a risk. Image source: jasonpolan.com